40 editor picks in Abu Dhabi.
40 upscale places in Abu Dhabi, editor-picked. occasion restaurants in Abu Dhabi: destination kitchens for celebrations and visits. All Abu Dhabi food.
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.
Hidden Bar at Rosewood Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island pours a curated gin collection and house-infused vermouths, open daily from 17:00 to 03:00.
TipSundowners run daily from 17:00 to 19:00: two drinks from the sundowner list with a cutlery-free canape selection.
Library Bar is the cocktail bar of The Abu Dhabi EDITION at Al Bateen Marina, its walls hung with art inspired by language and the written word.
TipHead mixologist Ryan Remulta leads the bar, and a Japanese-inspired cocktail menu launched there on 3 July 2026.
Villa Toscana is a Michelin Selected Italian restaurant at the St. Regis Abu Dhabi on the Corniche, where chef Vittorio Nania won a Michelin Young Chef Award.
OrderThe spaghetti alle vongole and the tiramisu the Michelin Guide says not to miss, plus a wood-fired pizza.
TipA weekday business lunch runs 12:00 to 15:00, Monday to Friday, and the dress code rules out shorts, open footwear and swimwear.
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.
Dai Pai Dong at Rosewood Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island serves a Sunday yum cha brunch, 13:00 to 16:00, of handcrafted dumplings, roasted meats and desserts.
OrderDim sum first, then the Canton-style roast duck and barbecue specials from the live station
TipYalla lists AED 298 with soft drinks, AED 398 with house beverages and AED 528 premium; a Saturday Wok Hei Brunch also runs 13:00 to 16:00.
La Petite Maison runs its La Vie en Rose brunch every Sunday, 11:00 to 16:30, at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, with French plates.
OrderEggs benedict with truffle hollandaise, then braised lamb shoulder or the Provencal chicken casserole
TipLPM lists AED 370 with mocktails, AED 465 with cocktails and wines and AED 610 with champagne, and AED 185 for children aged 6 to 11.
Marcella is a Spanish and Portuguese grill on the pier at Yas Bay, Abu Dhabi, the second restaurant from Mika's chef-owner Mario Loi, cooking over a parrilla.
OrderThe whole-roasted Pyrenees lamb shoulder or the seafood paella with king crab bisque, both from the parrilla.
TipThe 30-seat zinc-topped bar serves affordable tapas-style small plates, with a Spanish, Portuguese and Argentinian wine list.
TETTO is a chef-led restaurant in MiZa, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi that grew from a home supper club, serving seafood, grills and pasta close to the chefs.
OrderThe bluefin tuna tartare, the hoba sea bass or the San Marzano burrata rigatoni, all named by FACT magazine.
TipTables sit close to the kitchen for a front-row view; the room is closed on Monday and opens at 16:30 on the other days.
José by Pizarro is a Michelin Selected Spanish tapas restaurant at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, a 46-cover room built around small sharing plates.
OrderThe anchovies, the meatballs in spicy tomato sauce and the chocolate pot, all praised by the Michelin Guide.
TipOnline reservations are taken for parties of 1 to 20 guests, up to three months in advance, and dietary requests can be added when booking.
Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard is a French restaurant at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi, in the Michelin Guide 2026, open for dinner Monday to Saturday.
OrderThe modern onion soup and the Belle Hélène pear in 70% Grand Cru dark chocolate, per the Michelin Guide.
TipChoose the à la carte or one of two tasting menus, French Classics or Travels Around the World; the hotel lists smart casual dress.
Catch at St. Regis is a Michelin Selected seafood restaurant at the Nation Riviera Beach Club on the Abu Dhabi Corniche, with sushi, oysters and a grill.
OrderThe Blow Torch Dynamite Roll the Michelin Guide recommends, then oysters or fish from the charcoal grill.
TipOutdoor seating overlooks the beach and the Arabian Gulf, and Michelin points to the charcoal grill and the Blow Torch Dynamite Roll.
Dai Pai Dong is a Michelin Selected Cantonese restaurant at Rosewood Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island, serving homemade noodles, dim sum and barbecued meats.
OrderRoasted duck, braised brisket or crispy chicken from the Cantonese menu, with dim sum and hand-pulled noodles.
TipWeekday business lunch runs 12:00 to 15:00, and the Michelin Guide notes Wednesday All You Can Grill nights and popular weekend brunches.
Sorso is the bar at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal in Al Maqta, with deep red interiors, dark wood and portraits of Sheikh Zayed's horses.
TipSorso opens an hour earlier on Saturdays, at 16:00, and keeps a cigar menu alongside the cocktail list.
Ray's Bar sits on Level 62 of Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, with signature cocktails, snacks, DJ sets and views over the Abu Dhabi skyline.
TipSeating is split between smoking and non-smoking areas, according to the Visit Abu Dhabi listing.
Em Sherif Sea Cafe is a Michelin Selected Lebanese restaurant at Rosewood Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island, with a seafood counter and views over the water.
OrderFish from the seafood counter by the entrance and shared Lebanese dishes, as the Michelin Guide advises.
TipLive music and shisha are offered with lunch and dinner service, and the room opens daily from 12:30 until midnight.
Finz is a Michelin Selected seafood restaurant at the Beach Rotana in Abu Dhabi, built over the water with a sea-view terrace and chef Luca De Santis.
OrderFruits de mer or moules marinières for a Mediterranean feel, or the tempura roll and teriyaki salmon.
TipThe tasting experience is AED 320 per person, food only, per tbreak's 2026 price check; the terrace faces the promenade, the sea and the skyline.
Falwa is a modern Emirati restaurant at Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts on Jubail Island, Abu Dhabi, from chef Faisal Alharmoodi, cooking over charcoal.
OrderThe lamb biryani with hashwa, the grilled hammour with Emirati gazpacho and the khameer focaccia shrimp.
TipThe menu lists lamb biryani at AED 125 and charcoal-grilled hammour at AED 148, and a separate room is set aside for private dining.
Li Beirut is a Michelin Selected Lebanese restaurant at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, with harbour views, classic Lebanese dishes and fixed price menus.
OrderClassic Lebanese dishes with the modern touches the Michelin Guide notes, or one of the fixed price menus.
TipMichelin notes the main menu is concise and is supplemented by a useful selection of fixed price menus.
Novikov Abu Dhabi is a Michelin Selected Italian restaurant at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, with an open kitchen and a pianist playing all day.
OrderThe freshly made daily pasta, the chilled gazpacho and the berry tart, all praised in the Michelin Guide.
TipA rotating Italian business lunch runs Monday to Friday from 12:00 to 15:30, from AED 148 per person, and a Sunday roast is carved tableside.
Fouquet's Abu Dhabi is a Michelin Selected French brasserie inside the Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island, with a menu shaped with chef Pierre Gagnaire.
OrderThe glazed duck breast and, to finish, crêpes Suzette, both named by the Michelin Guide.
TipA Tuesday to Friday business lunch runs 12:00 to 16:00: two courses AED 165, three courses AED 200; afternoon tea is served 15:00 to 18:00.
Tashas Al Bateen is the South African cafe concept at Marsa Al Bateen in Abu Dhabi, serving breakfast, long lunches and coffee until midnight most days.
TipYalla says outdoor tables at Tashas come with views; the cafe stays open to midnight Monday to Saturday and to 23:00 on Sundays.
The St. Regis Bar is the hotel bar at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi on the Corniche, a three-space room styled on New York's Gilded Age, open from 09:00 to 01:00.
TipThe hotel page lists the bar open every day from 09:00 to 01:00 and calls it a destination for an early afternoon soiree through to late evening drinks.
Al Hanah Bar is the lobby-level bar at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi, with signature drinks, a balcony for sunsets and a cigar lounge next door.
TipGuests under 21 are not permitted in the bar, and smoking and non-smoking guests are both accommodated.
Perlage is a champagne bar next to Flamingo Room at The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, in silver and deep rouge tones, open Tuesday to Saturday.
TipAccess is through Flamingo Room Abu Dhabi or Rosewood Abu Dhabi, according to the venue's September 2026 event listing.
Craft by Side Hustle is a microbrewery and restaurant on level L1 of The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, brewing small-batch beer on site.
TipThe beer is brewed and served on the premises, under a 2021 Abu Dhabi rule that lets licence holders ferment drinks for on-site consumption.
Garage B.I.G Brunch at W Abu Dhabi on Yas Island runs Saturdays from 13:00 to 16:00 across five culinary hubs, with mezze, Asian plates and Vault cuts.
OrderThe mezze spread and Asian plates first, then meat cuts from the Vault with drinks on tap
TipPackages start at AED 390 with soft drinks, AED 475 with house drinks and AED 590 with sparkling, per the hotel's own Garage page.
Paradiso serves a Saturday and Sunday brunch from 13:00 to 16:00 on the Yas Bay waterfront in Abu Dhabi, with Italian plates and sparkling packages.
OrderThe Sunday six-course Italian feast, with eggplant parm, chorizo pizza and seafood linguine
TipYas Bay lists packages at AED 250, 350 and 450 for Saturday and Sunday; Yalla (January 2026) lists the revamped Sunday brunch at AED 300 with soft drinks.
Nuri Grill & Bar serves a Korean Saturday brunch at the Hilton on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi from 12:15 to 16:00, with a set menu, unlimited drinks and a DJ.
OrderThe set menu of Korean dishes and steaks, with a dessert of your choice
TipPackages are AED 299 non-alcoholic, AED 449 with house beverages and AED 599 with champagne; children under six dine free.
The Fairmont Grand Brunch at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi runs on Saturdays at CuiScene, with live music, live cooking and children's activities.
OrderA lap of the Asian, Indian, Mediterranean, Japanese and Italian stations
TipWhat's On lists AED 345 with soft drinks and AED 495 with house drinks, with children aged six to 12 at half price.
Zeera by Buddha-Bar is a modern Indian restaurant on the Yas Bay waterfront in Abu Dhabi, with shared plates, tandoor dishes and the Raan 24 Carat lamb leg.
OrderThe Malai Lobster, the Patta Macchi sea bream or the Raan 24 Carat lamb leg that FACT magazine highlights.
TipZeera opens at 14:00 every day and runs until midnight, with cocktails that use Indian ingredients and spice profiles.
Li Jiang is a Michelin Selected Asian restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal, known for wok dishes and views toward the Grand Mosque.
OrderWok-fried scallops and butter prawns, plus the Szechuan chilli lamb loin the Michelin Guide mentions.
TipHappy Hour runs daily from 17:00 to 19:00, and the restaurant states that reservations are not required.
Beverly Cafe in Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi, pairs V60 specialty coffee with plated desserts such as Tulip Cheesecake and Istanbul Tiramisu, open daily from 08:30.
TipFACT lists the Melted Cookie, Strawberry with Chocolate and Coco Mango among the signature desserts, and the V60 uses single-origin beans.
Glo is the poolside lounge at Rosewood Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island, serving cocktails and wine in the lounge daily from 11:00 to 01:00 with skyline views.
TipGolden Hour runs daily from 16:00 to 19:00, and Sip & Social for Her takes over the lounge every Tuesday from 18:00 to 22:00.
The Manhattan Lounge is the lobby-level bar at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi, with an indoor bar and a terrace, open daily 16:00 to 00:00.
TipChoose between the indoor bar and the outside terrace; both look out over Saadiyat Island.
Art Lounge is an outdoor rooftop bar at the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum on Saadiyat Island, with skyline views, drinks and light bites, open Tuesday to Sunday.
TipBarrière Group operates the lounge, which stays open after 18:30 according to Visit Abu Dhabi; Maps and Visit Abu Dhabi both list it closed on Mondays.
Lexx is a bar at Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Residences Emirates Pearl on the West Corniche, built around cellar wines, vintage cigars and charcuterie.
TipThe Hyatt page lists Midnights at Lexx every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with a DJ and late nights, when the bar stays open until 03:00.
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.
Sofra bld at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi hosts the Gardens of Babylon brunch on Saturdays from 13:00 to 16:00, with unlimited drinks.
OrderThe live carving stations, then the handcrafted desserts, with unlimited drinks and entertainment
TipWhat's On lists AED 378 with soft drinks, AED 478 with house drinks and AED 578 with sparkling wine for the Saturday session.
WET Deck is the adults-only rooftop pool bar at W Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, with cocktails and resident DJs, and it is open daily from 08:00 until 01:00.
TipThe deck is adults only, and resident DJs provide the beats at the rooftop pool.
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