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1. Sontaya, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
Sontaya really is something of a
dining spectacle. Tucked away in one of Abu Dhabi’s most popular hotel resorts,
it’s easy to get lost in the Southeast Asian ambience and flavoursome fare. http://www.sontayaabudhabi.com/
2. AlMaz by Momo, The Galleria on Al Maryah
Island
Facing the glistening waters of
the ocean (if you manage to grab a seat outside), not only is this a cool place
to simply ‘hang out’, but Almaz by Momo is a true delight for the culinary
senses. A menu that’s inspired by traditional Moroccan cuisines and flavours from
all across North Africa, it’s worth checking out for breakfast, lunch or
dinner. www.thegalleria.ae
3. Amerigos Mexican Bar & Restaurant, Park
Inn by Radisson, Yas Island
This quaint restaurant features
authentic Mexican dishes served in vibrant and lively surroundings,
complimented by a great selection of drinks. Savour a variety of creatively
presented dishes, including the traditional guacamole, prawn ceviche,
quesadillas, fajitas and enchiladas at Amerigos. http://www.parkinn.com/hotel-abudhabi/restaurants-and-bars
4. Dolmabahce, Al Zeina
This recently-opened Turkish
restaurant is the closest thing you’ll get to dining in Turkey while in Abu
Dhabi. The menu ranges from traditional meze, soups and salads with all the
typically Turkish ingredients like rose water, olives, vine leaves, aubergine,
filo pastry, yoghurt, lentils, nuts, pomegranates. And of course, meat - lots
of it! http://dolmabahce.ae/
5. Sho Cho Japanese Restaurant & Lounge
Sho Cho’s prides itself on
contemporary Japanese cuisine. Choose
from cooked food and the more traditional Japanese sushi menu. , all washed
down with a traditional Japanese Sake, or a little something from the extensive
cocktail menu, encompassing both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. http://www.sho-cho.com/
6. Cipriani, Yas Yacht Club
Recognised as one of the world’s
premium names in Italian fine dining, Cipriani on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is a
feast for the senses. http://www.cipriani.com/en/
7. Stars ‘N’ Bars, Yas Island
An American style sports bar and
restaurant serving food, beverages, and a delicious selection of shisha, Stars
‘N’ Bars has a delightful outdoor terrace and shisha lounge, with a great line
up of entertainment throughout the week. http://www.starsnbars.ae/
8. Ornina, Al Bandar complex
Whether you’re hungry, or just
fancy a quick drink, Ornina offers a little something for everyone. This
stand-alone restaurant, bar and lounge, overlooks the sparkling lights of Yas
Island across the water, and offers a creative menu with a flavoursome fusion
of Southern Mediterranean Cuisine with an Eastern twist. http://www.ornina.ae/OrninaAbuDhabi/
9. Ushna, Qaryat Al Beri Souk
Indulge in delicious, authentic
Indian fare with a temporary twist, in a stunning location. The restaurant
patio overlooks the water across with remarkable views of the Abu Dhabi Grand
Mosque. http://soukqaryatalberi.com/
10. Lebanese Flower, Al Khalidiya
For a true taste of Lebanon,
Lebanese Flower is your best choice. Tuck in to some traditional Arabic meze,
followed by a main dish – or two! What’s more, the menu is pretty cheap too
which makes it ideal if you’re travelling to Abu Dhabi on a budget.
As you can see, the UAE’s capital city is bursting with flavours, so you need not to worry about going hungry while you’re on a flight to Abu Dhabi. You’ll be spoilt for choice!
P.S. If you’re flying to Abu Dhabi from Dublin, you’ll be pleased to know there’s the odd Irish pub scattered around the city too.
