Mashakeek and Steak is a street-food stop in Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
Editorially verified October 2, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Mlt. is a food truck on Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, serving burgers, bao buns, tacos and specialty coffee to take away, open daily from 09:00 to 23:00.
TryBurgers, bao buns and tacos
TipThe island lists it as a gourmet street food concept, and Yalla gives the same hours, 09:00 to 23:00, for the truck.
Harr & Hloo is a barbecue food truck on Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, grilling mashakeek alongside burgers, wraps, pasta and risotto, open 24 hours.
TryMashakeek skewers and grilled wraps
TipYalla lists lamb, wagyu steak, chicken, shrimp and squid from the grill, with Italian pasta and Mexican sandwiches as sides.
Mom & Pops sells vegan popsicles made with real fruit from a food truck at Marsana West on Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, open from 15:00 until 23:45.
TryVegan fruit popsicles
TipThe brand says its popsicles carry no refined sugar or artificial colours and are lactose-free and gluten free, so they suit most diets.
Mlt. is a food truck on Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, serving burgers, bao buns, tacos and specialty coffee to take away, open daily from 09:00 to 23:00.
TryBurgers, bao buns and tacos
TipThe island lists it as a gourmet street food concept, and Yalla gives the same hours, 09:00 to 23:00, for the truck.
House of Dim Sum is a stall in the Flavours Hub food hall at Masdar Park, Abu Dhabi, selling dumplings and buns priced at AED 18, open to midnight or later.
TryDumplings and steamed buns
TipThe National likens the hall to Singapore hawker centres, with menu boards showing clear prices at each stall and shared tables.
Harr & Hloo is a barbecue food truck on Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, grilling mashakeek alongside burgers, wraps, pasta and risotto, open 24 hours.
TryMashakeek skewers and grilled wraps
TipYalla lists lamb, wagyu steak, chicken, shrimp and squid from the grill, with Italian pasta and Mexican sandwiches as sides.
Al Farah bakes manaqeesh in its oven on Khalidiyah Street in Abu Dhabi, a Michelin Selected room where regulars queue to collect orders to take away.
TryManaqeesh from the oven
TipExpect a queue of people collecting manaqeesh orders; the Michelin Guide lists Al Farah among the best breakfast spots in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Kaabi Kabab Restaurant & Grills sells kebab, tikka and shish tawook sandwiches at AED 10 to 14 in Al Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi, open past midnight.
TryKebab, tikka and shish tawook sandwiches
TipHummus at AED 17 and a khalta of grilled tomatoes with chilli at AED 6 round out a cheap order from the operator's 2026 menu.
Mom & Pops sells vegan popsicles made with real fruit from a food truck at Marsana West on Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, open from 15:00 until 23:45.
TryVegan fruit popsicles
TipThe brand says its popsicles carry no refined sugar or artificial colours and are lactose-free and gluten free, so they suit most diets.
