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Al Farah ★ 4.2

$Middle EasternAl KhalidiyaSun-Thu 08:00-00:30, Fri-Sat 08:00-01:30

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.

OrderManaqeesh 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.

Al Alamain Restaurant ★ 4.0

$Middle EasternAl MarkaziyahDaily 05:00-01:00

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.

OrderHot dog and liver sandwiches

TipThe room opens at 05:00 and closes at 01:00, so it serves both early breakfasts and late snacks.

Bushra by Buddha-Bar ★ 3.9

$$$LevantineYas IslandDaily 12:00-02:00

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.

OrderContemporary 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 ★ 3.8

$$MexicanAl Maryah IslandDaily 12:00-02:00

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.

OrderGuacamole and tacos

TipThe Galleria names the guacamole and the trademark tacos as the draw, and the menu is written by head chef Juan Flores.

Ishtar ★ 3.8

$$$Middle EasternYas IslandSun-Thu 16:00-02:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-03:00

Ishtar is a rooftop restaurant and lounge at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi serving North African and Middle Eastern dishes with live entertainment late.

OrderNorth 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 ★ 3.8

$$Middle EasternHudayriyat IslandDaily 11:00-03:00

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.

OrderCharcoal-grilled mashakeek and kebabs

TipThe island lists the counter open daily from 11:00 to 03:00, the same hours Yalla gives for it.

Marmoura Restaurant & Lounge ★ 3.7

$$LevantineHudayriyat IslandDaily 10:00-03:00

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.

OrderLebanese mezze and grills

TipYalla describes the menu as traditional mezze and smoky grilled meats with a contemporary twist.

Dot's Cafe ★ 3.7

$CafeHudayriyat IslandDaily 07:40-03:00

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.

OrderSpecialty 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.

SALT ★ 3.6

$$BurgersHudayriyat IslandDaily 08:00-01:00

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.

OrderSliders 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.

Saddle Cafe ★ 3.6

$$CafeHudayriyat IslandSun-Wed 07:00-02:00, Thu-Sat 07:00-03:00

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.

OrderSourdough 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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