Oak Room: British Rock ’n’ Roll, Prime Beef and Serious Wine at The EDITION

A steakhouse that knows exactly what it is

Oak Room has never needed to disguise the fact that it is built around beef. The appeal lies in how precisely it frames that proposition. The dining room at The Abu Dhabi EDITION uses dark wood, low light and British rock ’n’ roll references to create the feel of a private club that has been deliberately loosened at the edges. The official restaurant describes itself as a new-age British steakhouse without formality or pretence, while the hotel calls the menu quintessential, considered and modern. That language is borne out by the service structure: guests can be guided through cuts and provenance by the meat specialist, then move into a wine programme designed to be part of the meal rather than simply a long list. MICHELIN continues to include Oak Room in the Abu Dhabi Guide for 2026.

Prime cuts, proper sides, no apology

The current menu is centred on fresh prime cuts and a broad wine list, but Oak Room’s strength is that it understands the supporting cast. MICHELIN has previously highlighted crisp triple-cooked chips and the restaurant’s Sunday roast alongside the beef, while recent 2026 diners mention tenderloin, truffle mashed potatoes and bone marrow as memorable parts of the experience. This is useful because a serious steakhouse is judged as much by temperature, sauce, seasoning and sides as by the headline cut. Oak Room also retains enough British comfort-food DNA to stop the menu becoming a catalogue of wagyu grades. The result is indulgent without becoming anonymous: a restaurant where the soundtrack, wine, side dishes and service all reinforce the central idea instead of competing with it

An Al Bateen dinner with a clear ritual

Oak Room is open Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm to 11:30pm, with the restaurant closed on Sunday and Monday apart from its monthly Sunday Roast on the last Sunday of the month. The contact is +971 2 208 0000 and oakroom.auh@editionhotels.com. For Simply Abu Dhabi, this is best treated as an evening restaurant rather than merely somewhere to order steak. Arrive early enough for a drink, ask for guidance on the cuts instead of defaulting automatically to the most expensive one, and choose the sides with the same care. The MICHELIN selection gives Oak Room external validation, but its longevity comes from consistency: it has a recognisable voice, a strong room and a dining ritual that still feels specific to The EDITION rather than transferable to any luxury hotel.

Practical details

Location: The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen Marina, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Cuisine: British steakhouse
Telephone: +971 2 208 0000
Hours: Tue-Sat 6pm-11:30pm; regular service closed Sun-Mon
Recognition: MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2026 – Selected
Editorial status: Open