Where to eat in Abu Dhabi after midnight, and the classic 2am move.
Where to eat in Abu Dhabi after midnight. kitchens that keep going, post-bar staples and the classic 2am move.
Bushra by Buddha-Bar serves contemporary Lebanese food on The Pier at Yas Bay Waterfront in Abu Dhabi, with live performances and doors open until 02:00.
TryContemporary Lebanese cuisine with live performances
TipA weekend lunch on Saturdays and Sundays gives a three-course Lebanese set menu with a glass of grape or sparkling for AED 129.
Loca is a Mexican restaurant and bar on level L1 of The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, known for its guacamole and tacos, open daily until 02:00.
TryGuacamole and tacos
TipThe Galleria names the guacamole and the trademark tacos as the draw, and the menu is written by head chef Juan Flores.
SALT is the burger counter at Marsana East on Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi, serving sliders and fries beside the beach, open daily from 08:00 until 01:00.
TrySliders and fries by the beach
TipIt opens at 08:00 and serves until 01:00, so it works for an early burger as well as a late one.
Marmoura Restaurant & Lounge serves Lebanese mezze and grills at Marsana West on Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi, and it stays open until 03:00 every night.
TryLebanese mezze and grills
TipYalla describes the menu as traditional mezze and smoky grilled meats with a contemporary twist.
Ishtar is a rooftop restaurant and lounge at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi serving North African and Middle Eastern dishes with live entertainment late.
TryNorth African and Middle Eastern dishes with belly dance shows
TipIt closes at 02:00 from Sunday to Thursday and at 03:00 on Friday and Saturday, and the dress code is smart casual.
Mashakeek and Steak on Hudayriyat Island in Abu Dhabi grills mashakeek, kebabs and steaks over charcoal, and its counter stays open until 03:00 every night.
TryCharcoal-grilled mashakeek and kebabs
TipThe island lists the counter open daily from 11:00 to 03:00, the same hours Yalla gives for it.
Al Alamain Restaurant in Al Danah, Abu Dhabi, serves sandwiches from the early morning until 01:00, and it stays open for a late hot dog or liver sandwich.
TryHot dog and liver sandwiches
TipThe room opens at 05:00 and closes at 01:00, so it serves both early breakfasts and late snacks.
Al Farah on Khalidiyah Street in Abu Dhabi bakes manaqeesh from the oven and stays open until 00:30 on weekdays and 01:30 on Fridays and Saturdays.
TryManaqeesh from the oven
TipClosing is at 00:30 from Sunday to Thursday and 01:30 on Friday and Saturday, so a late manaqeesh run is possible.
Dot's Cafe is a food truck on Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, serving specialty coffee, sandwiches and desserts from 07:40 until 03:00 every day.
TrySpecialty coffee, sandwiches and desserts
TipThe island's listing and Google Maps both show the truck open from 07:40 to 03:00 every day, so it works for a late coffee.
Saddle Cafe is a pop-up food truck on Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, selling fresh pastries and sourdough sandwiches from 07:00 until 02:00 or 03:00.
TrySourdough sandwiches and fresh pastries
TipYalla describes creamy Spanish lattes and gourmet sandwiches; the island lists 07:00 to 03:00 and Google Maps shows 02:00 closing from Sunday to Wednesday.
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