TimeOut Abu Dhabi – August 21, 2019

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Island delights

Dusk on Zaya Nurai Island has a sensational new menu. By Harriet Shephard

WHEN WE THINK of Mexican food, we probably

picture tortilla wraps, marinated meats, spicy

salsa, sour cream and collosal amounts of

creamy guacamole.

And while there’s nothing wrong with the

fabulous classics like fajitias, burritos and

cheesy quesidillas, Dusk is on a

mission to introduce us to a new

type of Mexican cuisine.

With a spot on the utterly

gorgeous Zaya Nurai Island (we’ll

never ever stop fantasising about

living there full-time one day),

plus a funky, colourful interior

and outdoor terrace overlooking

the startlingly blue waters that

surround the resort, it has always

been one of the most impressive

venues in Abu Dhabi. But, not content with

having such a mind-blowing location, the cool

and casual restaurant has also made itself

extra appealing by revamping its menu.

The starters feature so much more than

nachos and piles of guac (although those

are on there too, and also sound

pretty excellent).

There are so many dishes

that we haven’t tried before, and

we really can’t wait to get our

hands on them. They include

corn tortillas stuffed with quail

eggs (told you it was fancy),

black bean purée and cheese,

slow-cooked octopus with corn

puree and the intriguing steamed

tamales, featuring pulled beef

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and two different types of salsa, all wrapped

in traditional corn husk.

There are also chicken wings, a kale and

manchego cheese salad, deep-fried cheese

with jalapenos and beef bacon and more.

The mains also present an incredible

choice, with signature Caesar salads prepared

right at your table, lobster and baked Àsh

tacos, a variety of ceviches and of course,

sharing-style fajitas with every type of meat,

Àsh and vegetarian Àlling you could want.

Dessert is also a big event, and we won’t

rest until we’ve devoured very bit of the

strawberry cheesecake chimichangas.

It all sounds like it’s on another level of

delicious and exciting.

O Daily 5pm-11.45pm. Zaya Nurai Island

(02 506 6222).

WHAT IS IT...

The new menu at Dusk

WHY GO...

For Mexican dishes

that aim far higher

than your usual Tex-

Mex fare

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