Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Abu Dhabi, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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American
49er's The Gold Rush :
Centrally situated, this popular venue is generally always packed, so get there early to enjoy an entire evening of entertainment. The rich timber finishes reflect the ranch style... read more
Arabic/Lebanese
Eden Rock :
Location is everything (or so estate agents say) and the drive up Jebel Hafeet mountain for a spectacular view and cooler temperatures make this restaurant well worth the trip. Sit on the... read more
Brazilian
Chamas Brazilian Churrascaria Restaurant & Bar :
Eat as much red meat as you like for a fixed price; Chamas’ concept is great but the road to red-meat heaven is a long one. First you have to navigate salad-bar purgatory, before steering... read more
Chinese
Bam Bu! :
Whether out for a romantic dinner or a celebration with all your friends, you can’t go wrong with Bam Bu!; a little slice of the Orient with an enchanting view of the yachts at the... read more
Dinner Cruises
Al Dhafra :
This traditional dhow offers daily dinner cruises in a tranquil setting as it floats along the picturesque Corniche. The upper deck boasts a majlis while the lower deck is air conditioned... read more
Far Eastern
The Wok :
The ‘Bottomless Wok’, an all-inclusive a la carte and house drinks deal (Dhs.160), means that from Saturdays to Mondays The Wok is popular with large groups, but the rest of the week when... read more
French
Bord Eau :
Bord Eau has quickly established itself as one of the best restaurants in the city, but good food doesn’t come cheap, and while chef Gilles Perrin produces some gastronomic masterpieces,... read more
German
Brauhaus :
This German beer-hall style venue, with its wooden trestle tables and mahogany wall panelling, is great for a relaxed night out with a group of beer drinking chums. Although the menu... read more
Indian
Indigo :
Offering a lighter take on Indian cuisine, with distinct Thai and Malaysian twists to some of the dishes, Indigo is popular with Indian families as well as expats. Although one of the... read more
International
Tides :
Tides is an all-day dining venue serving breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, as well as a la carte. It is situated in the lobby of the Danat Resort Jebel Dhanna. On Fridays they do the... read more
Latest Reviews
Gardinia
Live piano music fills the air and fresh seafood is laid out in a wooden dhow – welcome to Gardinia. This...
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La Terrazza
The decor of this bustling, open-plan restaurant is stylish and modern, and the dazzling buffet display...
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Pearls & Caviar
Inside this new bar and restaurant it’s a sleek world of black, white and chrome (in keeping with the...
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Reader Reviews
Royal Orchid is a lovely restaurant and probably one of the more intimate...
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