In Abu Dhabi hotels, the range of bars is almost as varied as the restaurant scene. From sophisticated cocktail lounges with soft music to traditional British pubs, they cater to every taste. From many parts of the world, visitors along with international resident community have ensured that original food culture has developed in the UAE. Any type of food is available, from classic European to Pacific Rim. You can eat Mexican, Polynesian, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Korean, Indian, Pakistani, Persian, Italian and French food, and more at some of the finest restaurants in the Middle East.
There are also international fast-food chains, located in the larger cities, serving the standard fare of hamburgers, chips, pizzas, etc (McDonalds's, Pizza Hut, Pizza Inn, Hardee's, Wimpy, Dunkin' Donut). Kentucky Fried Chicken seems to be a particular favourite. International theme restaurants such as TGI Friday's, Planet Hollywood, Fashion Cafe, Hard Rock Cafe and Henry J Bean's are all represented in the Emirates. Small ethnic cafes and corner stalls are ever-present, which serve Shawarma and other sandwiches. Sheesha cafes offer a chance to smoke a sheesha and serve food, coffee; tea, fruit juices, etc.
From expensive restaurants to local cafes, the Gulf and Middle Eastern food is available in a wide range of venues. Fresh fish from the Arabian Gulf is good and then there is lobster, crab, shrimp, grouper, tuna, kingfish, red snapper, grilled, stuffed or fried with spices. The food is normally of high quality and the standard of service is high.
List of some restaurants in Abu Dhabi:
49ers The Gold Rush:
Facilities includes Live Music and Alcohol Served. Cuisine Served Steakhouse.
Address: Abu Dhabi
Taxi: Al Diar Dana Hotel
Opening Hours: 12 noon - 2.30am
Credit Cards Accepted: American Express, MasterCard and Visa.
90 Degrees:
Located in the Inter-Continental Abu Dhabi, Facilities includes Alcohol Served. Cuisine Served Mediterranean.
Address: Al Khalidya Street, Abu Dhabi
Tel. No: 02 666 6888
Taxi: Inter-Continental Hotel
Opening Hours: 12 Midday-3.30pm; 7pm-12 Midnight
Credit Cards Accepted: American Express, MasterCard and Visa.
Abu Taf:
King Prawns and Mocktails, Facilities includes Alcohol Served. Cuisine Served Chinese.
Address: Abu Dhabi
Tel. No.: - 02 666 6331
Opening Hours: 12pm 1am, Last Food Order - 11.30pm
Credit Cards Accepted: - American Express, MasterCard, Visa.
Al Ariyaf:
Cuisine Served Arabic
Address: Abu Dhabi
Tel. No: - 02 645 9040
Taxi: Abu Dhabi Mall
Opening Hours: 10am-12 midnight daily, Last Food Order 11:00pm
Credit Cards Accepted: - American Express, MasterCard, Visa.
Al Birkeh:
Facilities includes Alcohol Served. Cuisine Served Arabic, Lebanese
Address: Located in the Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
Tel. No: - 02 644 6666
Taxi Le Meridien Hotel
Opening Hours: 12 Midday-1.30am
Credit Cards Accepted: - American Express, MasterCard and Visa.
Arirang:
Facilities includes Outside Seating, Live Music, Home Delivery and Outside Catering. Cuisine Served Korean
Address: Abu Dhabi
Tel. No: - 02 665 0563
Opening Hours: 12 am 12 pm, Last Food Order - 11.30 pm
Credit Cards Accepted: - MasterCard and Visa.
Art Cauldron:
Open-top tuna sandwich. Cuisine Served International.
Address: Opp Navy Gate, Abu Dhabi
Tel. No: - 02 644 4309
Taxi: Opp Navy Gate
Opening Hours: 11 am -12 Midnight, Last Food Order - 12 Midnight.
