Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVII

8 5 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I W ith our beautiful year-round sunshine and perfect location by the sea, it is no surprise that Abu Dhabi boasts some of the best seafood in the world. And Sayad at Emirates Palace excels in serving some of the best seafood in Abu Dhabi. Emirates Palace, of course, is the glittering jewel of a hotel located on a stretch of private beach along the Corniche, standing as a stunning example of palatial yet traditional Arabic architecture, with breathtaking domes and gold-and-marble suites. If you’ve been there, you know that everything about it offers unprecedented luxury, going above and beyond 5-star standards – this hotel truly embodies the Arabic culture of generous hospitality. It’s the perfect setting, then, for Sayad Restaurant (Sayad is Arabic for ‘fisherman’), which offers discerning seafood lovers a daily menu of light and delicious fare with a fresh, modern twist. Here you’ll see talented and committed chefs who are excited when it is time to inspect the daily catch – you can tell how passionate they are about what they do. They use their skills, creativity and international inspirations to craft fresh dishes each day for the delectation of delighted seafood lovers. As is befitting of the best seafood restaurant in Abu Dhabi, Sayad Restaurant creations are crafted to bring out the delicate and delectable flavours of each fish and crustacean, and are prepared and served with the utmost focus on quality. Indeed, Sayad was awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2014. Cool, contemporary décor and a stylised interior design create a classical and chic atmosphere that makes Sayad the ideal dining venue. Soothing music, turquoise hues and a tropical fish theme on the tiled floors really set the serene mood, while along the walls, decorative shells, pebbles and vases of sea salt complete the impression of being in an enchanted underwater palace. This is the perfect choice for stylish modern couples, best friends catching up over dinner, business movers and shakers, and of course, lovers of fine dining.