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4 thai places in Abu Dhabi we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Abu Dhabi | Thai across every city.

Aroy Dee Thai Restaurant ★ 4.1

$$ThaiAl Markaziyah

Aroy Dee Thai Restaurant serves Thai street food such as pad Thai and curries on Electra Street in Abu Dhabi, with a bigger second room at Mushrif Mall.

OrderPad Thai, which Best Bites calls the national favourite, or the red curry with roasted duck.

TipBest Bites puts a meal for two under AED 120 and says the Mushrif Mall room is bigger, with floor seating as well as tables.

Desert Lotus ★ 3.8

$$ThaiAl Raha

Desert Lotus serves Thai curries, larb and sushi on Al Rahah Street at Al Bandar in Abu Dhabi, with a waterfront terrace and a Thai owner and chef.

OrderMango sticky rice, which Best Bites orders on every visit, with the panang curry or the signature Bua roll.

TipBest Bites calls the terrace gorgeous when the weather is on your side; bookings are taken on 056 583 5591.

Bua Thai Cafe ★ 4.4

$$ThaiYas Island

Bua Thai Cafe is a Michelin Bib Gourmand Thai room at Yas Bay Waterfront in Abu Dhabi, with steamed hagao, chicken green curry and mango sticky rice.

OrderSteamed hagao and the chicken green curry, then mango sticky rice, the dishes the Michelin Guide names.

TipMichelin suggests taking a terrace seat in cooler months and booking ahead, especially at weekends; the cafe opens from 12:00.

Thai Flavors ★ 3.8

$ThaiKhalifa City

Thai Flavors serves pad Thai, curries, stir-fries and Thai milk tea from a stall in the Flavours Hub food hall at Masdar Park in Abu Dhabi, open to 23:00.

OrderPad Thai, curries and stir-fries

TipThe National puts mains at AED 35 to 60, so choose a noodle or stir-fry plate to stay near the AED 50 mark; the hall seats everyone at shared tables.

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