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located 15km from the centre via the Air-

port Rd. Reservations are essential.

Marco pierre WhiTe

sTeaKhouse & Grill S akhouTe Se $$$

(%02-654 3333; Fairmont bab al-bhar, btwn

the bridges; mains Dh200-250; h7pm-1am)

Meat lovers will be in heaven at this well-

known restaurant established by British

star chef Marco Pierre White. The swish

dining room gets theatrical flourish from

a dramatic ‘flame wall’ but fortunately the

culinary pyrotechnics are kept in check in

the kitchen. The emphasis is firmly on red-

blooded quality cuts, prepared in classic

English style and innovative grilled varia-

tions. Reservations are essential.

s ahKespeare & co i rnanTe Tional $

(www.shakespeareandco.ae; Ground fl, Central

Market; breakfast Dh48) Enjoy the wonder-

fully kitsch Victoriana decor, coupled with

the best breakfast in town. Opt for the full

English, filled crepes, Lebanese style or

lightweight and healthy. There are bumper

sandwiches and salads, too. Afterwards

you can explore the surrounding boho-

souq-style shops of the tastefully renovated

Central Market.

c fé du a roi Fren Ch $

(Corniche rd West, al-khalidiya; mains Dh15-35;

h7am-midnight) This is one of a couple of

superb French-style cafes in this neighbour-

hood. With superb coffee and delicious pas-

tries, croissants and sandwiches, plus seven

choices of fluffy filled omelettes, it’s the per-

fect spot for some leisurely lingering.

s yada Sea FooD $$$

(%02-690 9000; http://www.emiratespalace.com; emir-

ates palace hotel, ras al akhdar; mains Dh150-

200) If you are looking for a combination

of elegance and superb seafood, head for

Sayad, one of Abu Dhabi’s finest restau-

rants, appropriately located in the city’s

swankiest hotel. Dishes are fresh and imag-

inative, such as the Canadian lobster salad

with watermelon and mango. Reservations

are essential.

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Drinking &

nightlifE

As in neighbouring Dubai, most of Abu

Dhabi’s hottest bars and clubs are located

in those hotels that have a liquor licence.

c isr Tal Co CkTail bar

(Millennium hotel, khalifa; hnoon-2.30am)

Dressed in polished mahogany and illumi-

nated by candlelight and a fireplace, this

slick place is a haven for a testosterone-

fuelled crowd. Whisky and cigars are de

rigueur for men, while ladies sip on French

champagne. For sophistication on the cheap,

come during happy hour (5pm to 8pm).

b leGian café b ra

( tercontinental in hotel, khor al bateen; h5pm-

1am) Join the local expat crowd and enjoy

a wide choice of imported draughts and

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5 JonestheGrocer...................................D3 13 HamdanCentre......................................F3

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6 Shakespeare&Co..................................F2 15 MadinatZayedGoldCentre..................F3

16 MarinaMall.............................................B1

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