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Best Late Night Restaurants in Abu Dhabi.

Plate Snob compared 6 venues and selected 5. Start with COYA Abu Dhabi for excellent ceviche and anticuchos, Asia Asia Yas Bay for high-energy waterfront room, Café del Mar Abu Dhabi for infinity pool and waterfront views and Daikan Izakaya Yas Bay for comforting ramen. This is a researched shortlist, not every restaurant carrying the same database tag.

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Plate Snob compared 6 venues and selected 5. Start with COYA Abu Dhabi for excellent ceviche and anticuchos, Asia Asia Yas Bay for high-energy waterfront room, Café del Mar Abu Dhabi for infinity pool and waterfront views and Daikan Izakaya Yas Bay for comforting ramen. This is a researched shortlist, not every restaurant carrying the same database tag.

The useful details matter in this late night restaurants in Abu Dhabi edit: the setting has to work as well as the menu. We compared 6 open venues against the brief and kept 5 with genuine editorial research. The strongest researched starting points are COYA Abu Dhabi for excellent ceviche and anticuchos, Asia Asia Yas Bay for high-energy waterfront room and Café del Mar Abu Dhabi for infinity pool and waterfront views. The cut is deliberately tight: Cantonese, Peruvian, Asian and Mediterranean appear across Corniche, Al Maryah Island and Yas Bay, but a database tag alone does not earn a recommendation. Factual directory records remain searchable elsewhere while this page stays focused on the tables Plate Snob can confidently discuss. Use the map to compare convenience, then check each profile for current prices, booking options and practical details. Menus, hours and availability move quickly in the UAE, so confirm time-sensitive information directly with the venue.

Reviewed 29 August 2026
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Asia Asia Yas Bay

Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi

A glamorous Pan-Asian waterfront restaurant at Yas Bay, inspired by the Spice Route and built for energetic group nights.

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Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

A colourful Peruvian dining room at Four Seasons Al Maryah Island, with ceviche, charcoal grills and a serious Pisco bar.

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What are the best late night restaurants in Abu Dhabi?

COYA Abu Dhabi is a strong place to start for excellent ceviche and anticuchos. The best choice still depends on your budget, preferred atmosphere and the kind of meal you are planning.

Is there a good-value option in this Abu Dhabi edit?

Daikan Izakaya Yas Bay is among the more approachable options in this selection. Check the current menu before booking because set menus and per-person spend can change.

Which restaurant works when the setting matters?

COYA Abu Dhabi is worth considering when atmosphere and location matter alongside the food. Use the practical details and map on this page to check whether it fits the occasion.

The wider UAE edit

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