What to order at Isabel Mayfair

Must order
The lobster rigatoni and the warm XXL pistachio madeleine, both singled out in FACT magazine's 2026 review.
Signature dishes
Lobster rigatoni, Beef tartare, Pistachio madeleine
Editor tip
The dress code is smart and elegant: shorts, ripped jeans, caps, gym clothes and casual trainers are not allowed.
CuisineMediterranean
Price$$$$
NeighborhoodAl Maryah Island
HoursDaily 12:00-15:00, 18:00-23:00
ChefVincent Visinet
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Location

Address: The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi

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Zuma ★ 4.3

$$$$ JapaneseAl Maryah Island

Zuma is a Michelin Selected Japanese restaurant at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, known for robata grill seafood and a lively dining room.

OrderSeafood from the robata grill and the corn-fed baby chicken, as recommended in the Michelin Guide.

TipThe lounge serves the main menu from 12:00 throughout the day, and the Saturday brunch runs from 12:30 to 16:00.

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Blue ★ 4.2

$$$ Modern EuropeanSaadiyat IslandChef Noah Muscat

Blue is a casual fine-dining restaurant on Mamsha Beach, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, led by head chef Noah Muscat, formerly of FZN at Atlantis The Royal.

OrderThe beef tartare with fava beans from Mina Market, the grilled wagyu flank and the plum tart.

TipChoose the garden facing the sea or the counter by the kitchen, where chefs cook over open fire; kitchen hours are listed per day.

Strawfire by Ross Shonhan ★ 4.3

$$$$ JapaneseCornicheChef Ross Shonhan

Strawfire by Ross Shonhan is a Michelin Selected Japanese restaurant at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, cooking Warayaki over burning straw beside a live DJ.

OrderThe prawn toast, miso-glazed Chilean sea bass and spaghetti mentaiko the Michelin Guide lists as must haves.

TipArrival is through the Tsukimi Lounge, and the Toyama private dining room seats up to 18 guests under a 7.3 metre Shimenawa rope.

Erth 1 ★ ★ 4.7

$$$ EmiratiAl Markaziyah

Erth is a Michelin-starred Emirati restaurant at Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi, cooking modern dishes from Emirati flavours and produce from farms across the UAE.

OrderThe modern lamb machboos, then the Liwa dates batheeta that the Michelin Guide suggests to finish.

TipErth opens at 08:00 on Saturday and Sunday, and the Michelin Guide lists it among the best breakfast spots in Abu Dhabi.

Hakkasan 1 ★ ★ 4.6

$$$$ ChineseCorniche

Hakkasan is a Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, serving Peking duck and premium dim sum, with a Saturday dim sum lunch.

OrderPeking duck and the Chilean sea bass with honey, the two classics the Michelin Guide names.

TipSaturday lunch, 12:00 to 15:30, is the Cantonese Treasure dim sum menu: AED 128 for three baskets or AED 188 for five.

Talea by Antonio Guida 1 ★ ★ 4.6

$$$$ ItalianCornicheChef Antonio Guida

Talea by Antonio Guida is a Michelin-starred Italian restaurant at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, serving family-style cucina di famiglia from its chef.

OrderOssobuco and vitello tonnato, plus the truffle bruschetta and spaghetti carbonara the hotel calls signatures.

TipLunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 to 15:00, and the hotel publishes a separate weekend lunch menu and an Italian Evenings menu.

Zuma ★ 4.3

$$$$ JapaneseAl Maryah Island

Zuma is a Michelin Selected Japanese restaurant at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, known for robata grill seafood and a lively dining room.

OrderSeafood from the robata grill and the corn-fed baby chicken, as recommended in the Michelin Guide.

TipThe lounge serves the main menu from 12:00 throughout the day, and the Saturday brunch runs from 12:30 to 16:00.

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