Food
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BEST BUDGET
Bonna Annee This friendly
joint offers food that packs a
spicy punchl. If you haven’t
tried Ethiopian food, this is
your chance to give it a go.
O Unlicensed. Open daily
11am-midnight. Al Salaam
Street (02 491 2128). ★★Barbacoa This mighty
Mexican marvel in Masdar
City has long been on our
radar as an outpost in which
you can grab some seriously
tasty food at some perfectly
pocket-friendly prices. We
can’t get enough of the
barbacoa tacos (worthy of
this place’s name) and the
guacamole is just perfect.
O Open daily 10am-10pm.
Masdar City (02 639 4226).★Pizza Di Rocco Specialises
in one dish, but that’s no bad
thing when they’re this good.
Great takes on the classics
and some unusual pizzas.
O Unlicensed. Open daily
11am-midnight. Salam Street,
between 9th and 11th Street
(02 641 8300). ★BEST CAFÉ
Joud Café We knew our 2018
Best Café winner had to do
something special and Joud
proved a complete revelation.
O Open daily 8am-10pm.
Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street,
Al Bateen (056 525 8235).
★★Café 302 The quintessential
modern coffee shop.
Breakfast dishes are worth
a look, salads are vibrant and
filled with top ingredients, and
we seriously recommend the
good-value steak, burgers and
passion fruit pie.
O Unlicensed. Open daily
6am-10.30pm. Al Maha
Arjaan by Rotana
(02 610 6666). ★No. FiftySeven Boutique Café
Deserving of a commendationO Open daily 2pm-6pm.
Jumeirah at Etihad Towers,
Corniche West
(02 811 5666). ★★Alba Lobby Lounge Tea at
The Ritz is world-renowned for
offering the utmost in quality
service, the daintiest of
delights and a setting
you’d expect only the
most important of VIPs
to enjoy. The Grand Canal
incarnation produces super
sandwiches and scones in a
salubrious setting.
O Open daily 8am-11pm.
The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi,
Grand Canal, Khor Al Maqta
(02 818 8282). ★BEST BREAKFAST
Raw by Nolu’s Honest,
wholesome and healthy are
just three of the watchwords
of this wonderful third cog in
the Nolu’s wheel. Cuter and
cosier than its big brothers in
the capital, Raw has attracted
its own band of devotees.
O Open daily 8am-10pm.
Al Seef Village, Khalifa Park
area (02 444 8080). ★★Café Arabia A cosy
book-lined coffee nook
that doubles as a place to
demolish Sultan of Arabia
burgers, cakes and mezze.
O Unlicensed. Open Sat-Wed
8am-10.30pm; Thu-Fri
8am-10pm. Villa no.37, 15th
street, Airport Road
(02 643 9699). ★tashas So incredibly healthy
(and tasty) are the breakfast
dishes at this South African
import, we can almost forgive
its owner for missing out an
apostrophe from its moniker
(almost). The emperor’s
breakfast is a beautiful way
to kick-start your morning.
There are plenty of healthy,
creative dishes on offer with
an innovative touch.
O Open daily 8am-midnight.
Marsa Al Bateen
(02 445 0890). ★excited to see what it had
in store restaurant-wise. It
offered up the excellent Turtle
Bay and Si Ristorante, but we
found ourselves returning to
Hamilton’s time and again.
O Sun 2pm-2am; Mon-Thu
4pm-2am; Fri noon-2am; Sat
11pm-2am. Saadiyat Rotana
Resort & Villas Abu Dhabi,
Saadiyat Island
(02 697 0000). ★Stock Burger Co. Hipsters
might be turning vegan,
but the meat eaters among
their number will massively
appreciate everything
Stock Burger Co. stands for.
Only sourcing their beef from
100 percent grass-fed
cows, this joint can be
rightly proud of its patties.
O Open daily 11am-2pm;
Mon-Thu 5pm-11pm; Fri-Sat
5pm-1am. Holiday Inn Abu
Dhabi, Dhafeer Street
(02 555 1212). ★RESTAURANT
OF THE YEARZuma High-end Japanese
in a stunning setting. This
hot spot serves up the best
Japanese food in town.
Bookings are essential at
this very popular venue that’s
well-known for its uniquely
crafted dishes. Diners head to
Zuma for the meats as well as
the fresh sushi, so make sure
you try a bit of everything.
O Licensed. Open Sun-Sat
noon-3.30pm, Sat-Wed
7pm-midnight, Thu-Fri
7pm-1am. The Galleria,
Al Maryah Island
(02 401 5900). ★★For our full food listings, head
online now timeoutdubai.com/restaurants
for its belief in shaking things
up and executing inventive
dishes with aplomb, this
Al Bateen venue is most
admirable. Peppering its
menu with charcoal creations
might have seemed a risk, but
it has really paid off, while the
sea salt hot chocolate has
also won over many
non-believers.
O Open daily 9am-10.30pm.
Al Marasy, Al Bateen Harbour
(02 441 6100) ★BEST SEAFOOD
Catch This Nation Riviera
spot serves up a wide array
of seafood, showcasing Asian,
European and Middle Eastern
cuisine, all with a generous
sprinkling of flair. Head
upstairs to the roof top for a
dance once you’re finished.O Licensed. Open daily
noon-1am. Nation Riviera
Beach Club, Corniche Road
West (02 611 0909). ★★Finz One of the most
romantic spots in the city
also happens to be one of
the finest seafood joints
you’ll find. Take a seat on the
terrace and you’ll discover
why. We like everything we’ve
ever eaten here, it’s just
that good.
O Licensed. Open daily
12.30pm-3.30pm,
7pm-11.30pm. Beach Rotana
Abu Dhabi, Al Zahiyah
(02 697 9011). ★Fishmarket Choose your
seafood and how you’d like
it cooked. One of the best
places around for fish lovers
and an old favourite in the
city. You have to go at least
once during your time here,
but once you have been we
reckon you’ll be going back
for more.
O Licensed. Open daily
12.30pm-midnight.
InterContinental Abu Dhabi,
King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz
Al Saud Street
(02 666 6888). ★BEST STEAKHOUSE
JW Steakhouse A classic
American-style steakhouse
serving quality cuts.
Atmosphere and presentation
add to the meat.
O Licensed. Open daily
6pm- 1am. Marriott Hotel
Downtown Abu Dhabi, Shaikh
Rashid Bin Saeed Street
(02 304 7777). ★★Butcher & Still This is
a must-visit. The food is
excellent and the staff are
personable. One of many
reasons it won our Best
Steakhouse in 2017. The
variety of cuts makes this the
perfect spot for meat lovers.
O Licensed. Open daily
6pm-midnight. Four Seasons
Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island
(02 333 2444). ★The Foundry A stylish steak
restaurant serving some of
the finest cuts in the city.
The South African steaks are
a must when you visit and
the fresh bread makes for
the perfect accompaniment.
Thursdays are feast days so
make sure you don’t miss the
extensive selection on offer.
O Licensed. Open daily
6am-10.30am, noon-3pm,
7pm-11pm. Southern Sun
Abu Dhabi
(02 818 4888). ★GRAND PRIX
BEST NEWCOMERVerso This bright and breezy
venue has some excellent
pastas and pizzas on offer, as
well as tasty main courses.
The desserts are particularly
impressive, especially the
gelato bar.
O Licensed. Open daily
noon-11pm. Grand Hyatt Abu
Dhabi Hotel & Residences
Emirates Pearl, West
Corniche
(02 510 1234). ★★Hamilton’s Gastropub
When this swanky new hotel
arrived last year we werePizza Di Rocco
Raw by Nolu’s
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