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Satisfy every craving with the UAE’s Restaurants category. From Michelin-starred tasting menus to hidden street food gems and brand-new launches, we cover Dubai, Abu Dhabi and everywhere tasty in between.

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Chefs prepare and carve grilled meat at an outdoor barbecue event

Restaurants

Taste of Abu Dhabi 2026: Dates, Tickets and What to Expect

3 Nov

Plan your visit to Taste of Abu Dhabi 2026. Get confirmed dates (13–15 Nov), ticket prices for Taster and VIP packages, and location details for Yas Island.

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Exterior of Bougee Lounge Cafe, featuring a modern glass façade, outdoor seating, and large “BOUGEE LOUNGE CAFE” signage

Restaurants

Bougee Café Lounge Dubai: Branches, Hours and Booking Checks

2 Nov

Choose the right Bougee branch: Al Barsha, Motor City or Al Qana. Published contacts, different closing times and the menu checks before you book.

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Two men in black shirts pose against a dark blue background, with the man on the right wearing a pendant necklace

Beach & Pool Clubs

Black Coffee, CamelPhat and Shimza to Headline 16/360 at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

15 Oct

Black Coffee, CamelPhat and Shimza are confirmed for the 16/360 premium experience at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Get the full lineup and dates here.

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Illuminated restaurant entrance with Zuma signage and windows at night

Restaurants

Zuma Abu Dhabi: Menus, Lunch Prices and Booking Guide

13 Oct

Compare Zuma Abu Dhabi’s lunch, brunch and à la carte options, with a two-person budget example, Al Maryah Island location and booking details.

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Café du Port with striped awnings, glass walls, tropical plants, and a thatched-roof terrace

Beach & Pool Clubs

Bar du Port Dubai: Something Special in a City of Excellence

12 Oct

Bar du Port is one for the group chat when the brief is waterfront dining with music. At Pier Club, Dubai Harbour, its French-Mediterranean menus and Saturday DJ brunch give the evening a clear direction. I’d choose it for that combination—not for a quiet catch-up where the soundtrack is an unwanted extra. Here’s where I’d…

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Twilight aerial view of Abu Dhabi’s waterfront skyline, with illuminated high-rises and a modern hotel complex in the foreground

Restaurants

The Gourmet Staycation: Why Rosewood Abu Dhabi is a Culinary Destination

9 Oct

Planning a gourmet staycation? Discover why Rosewood Abu Dhabi’s Michelin-recognised dining, Sense Spa, and Al Maryah Island location make it a top choice.

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