Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVII

5 8 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I T he stylish and contemporary North African restaurant Almaz by Momo has won numerous culinary awards and gourmet fans since opening in Dubai in 2006. Following the success of its Dubai debut, Almaz by Momo opened in the heart of AbuDhabi’s financial district at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island in 2014, bringing its inspiring cuisine and ambience to the capital. Featuring influences from the North African and Levant regions, with an additional mix of Mediterranean dishes, Almaz’s signature dishes include traditional Moroccan pastilla, tagines and couscous, alongside new and tantalising additions such as prawns khetaiff, quinoa salad, carpaccio of hammour and seared tuna. Here, guests are always treated to an unforgettable experience with appetising menus featuring sumptuous cuisine, refreshing mocktails, flavourful shisha and an eclectic blend of music. “I think of Almaz as a daisy. At the centre, we have the food, and each petal represents a value – music, service, art, ambience. Love grows from it like a leaf,” says founder Mourad Mazouz. TheDaisy in theDesert – Almaz byMomo Couscous Almaz