Joanna James
Abu Dhabi is a cosmopolitan city filled with wonders such as giant skyscrapers, magnificent mosques and exciting souks enticing visitors whilst the culinary palette stands out with the finest Emirati cuisine blending with the exotic international cuisine to delight visitors to this great city.
The foremost Cipriani restaurant in all of UAE, this sleek and elegant dining venue was designed by Michele Bonan, the famous Florentine architect. The well-planned outdoor terrace provides spectacular views of Yas Marina and Yas Circuit for guests. With a wide-ranging menu of their Italian and Venetian signature dishes using the finest ingredients flown in from Italy and the splendid ambience, Cipriani is a restaurant of choice for many visitors from luxury hotels in Abu Dhabi.
With a menu offering classical Saudi dishes like Harees, Madfoon, Matazeez, Kabsa and more this endearingly cosy restaurant is ideal for a meal with family or friends and is patronized by guests from Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara. The fine cuisine is delightful, the ambience is good, and the service is efficient and courteous. Those who prefer fish can order the same and many beverages.
Meaning a place that gathers people, Meylas is an authentic Emirati restaurant which is reputed for offering heritage cuisine with modern hospitality and a great ambience. It is no wonder Meylas is attracting not only locals but visitors to relish the traditional Emirati dishes served throughout the day such as Machboos rice, Tharid the lamb stew, Balaleet, the rice vermicelli and many more.
Commencing its long journey of providing well-prepared seafood dishes and appetizers in 1968 when the business commenced on a floating abra (a traditional boat made out of wood), Bu Tafish has grown and expanded with a restaurant in Abu Dhabi and 03 others within the United Arab Emirates. Customers still flock to relish the well-turned-out seafood dishes made with fresh catch and using the finest ingredients. Whilst safe, hamour and kanat are the most popular fish served calamari, shrimps and oysters are in demand too. For those opting out of seafood a tasty mixed grill will be served on request.
An award-winning restaurant in Abu Dhabi serving not only Lebanese Food but many other Middle Eastern dishes for casual and formal dining. Using fresh meat and chicken and not any frozen meat is one reason for their customers to come back to savour more. Vegetables, spices and nuts are also sourced from Lebanon to ensure the same rich taste and texture. Some of their specialities are Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad, Hommos and Fatteh with Eggplant. For authentic Lebanese dishes head towards Mosaic.
This homegrown café was founded by Dr Edward Saad at the turn of this century and in two decades has found a niche position as a fast and casual dining place across the Emirate. With its artistic décor and layout of armchairs, sofas, tables etc the café keeps turning our breakfast, brunch, and lunch to scores of customers, some vegan, some not. Their sweets, salads, juices and coffee are fast-moving items throughout the day.
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