Almayass Abu Dhabi: Beirut and Armenian Culinary Heritage Beautifully Realised
A Dual Heritage Brought to the Table
Almayass stands as a luminous expression of culinary lineage, where the Alexandrian family’s treasured Lebanese à l’arménienne recipes and cherished Armenian specialities converge in graceful harmony. The Abu Dhabi establishment at The Galleria Al Maryah Island honours both traditions with equal reverence rather than reducing them to mere convention. The thoughtfully composed menu unfolds from the familiar comforts of Lebanese mezze into the distinctive character of Armenian preparations, while the dining room itself embraces the convivial shared table tradition that allows these dishes to reveal their deepest character.
An Expansive Journey Across Two Culinary Worlds
The cold mezze selections present a luminous array of hummus, mutabal and muhammara, complemented by delicate stuffed vine leaves, shanklish and the refined simplicity of kibbeh nayeh. The progression through hot dishes introduces the distinctive pleasures of Armenian lahmajun, manti, suburek and kebbeh, before the grill section celebrates kebab karaz, an exquisite composition of meat with cherry sauce, alongside traditional Armenian kebab, succulent lamb chops, shawarma and generous mixed grills. Seafood receives thoughtful attention, with grilled sea bream and sea bass prepared within a protective salt crust. The dessert offerings continue this elegant cultural dialogue, encompassing knafeh, ashta, halawet el jebn and the delicate refinement of oriental ashta ice cream.
Recognition of Authenticity and Generosity
Almayass’s distinction within the Michelin guide celebrates the restaurant’s exemplary marriage of notable quality with genuine hospitality, a recognition that values substantive culinary achievement beyond ceremony or pretension. The establishment flourishes at Level 1, Section D within The Galleria, welcoming guests daily from noon through midnight in an atmosphere of understated sophistication. This venue matters profoundly because it demonstrates how familial culinary memory transcends geography, transforming Beiruti and Armenian traditions into a refined yet magnanimous expression upon this distinguished Al Maryah Island setting.
Practical details
Location: The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Level 1, Section D, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Cuisine: Lebanese and Armenian
Telephone: +971 2 644 0440
Official email: abudhabi@almayass.com
Private events: reservation.ad@almayass.com
Hours: Daily 12pm-midnight
Recognition: MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2026 – Bib Gourmand
On Simply Luxury: Michelin · The Luxury Collection