Zuma Abu Dhabi remains one of the capital’s defining modern Japanese restaurants, pairing sushi and robata cooking with waterfront views, a high-energy lounge and a constantly refreshed programme of lunches, brunches and late-night dining.
ZOE built a distinctive Marsa Al Bateen identity around modern Greek dishes, waterfront dining and blue-and-white island style, but live delivery and review listings now conflict with a permanent-closure flag elsewhere.
Zeera by Buddha-Bar brings modern Indian sharing plates, tandoor cooking and spice-led cocktails to The Pier at Yas Bay, combining regional Indian flavours with the polished nightlife language of the Buddha-Bar brand.
Established in Abu Dhabi in 1983, Zahrat Lebnan has grown into a local Lebanese institution, serving mezze, grills, shawarma and breakfast across a long-standing network of city branches.
Y Bar has long paired live sport, cocktails and comfort food with Yas Island nightlife, but current Yas Plaza and IHG pages disagree over whether it is open, so this package remains on editorial hold.
White is Jumeirah Saadiyat Island’s bright international buffet restaurant, combining breakfast and dinner spreads with open-air resort views, strong seafood and sushi sections and a family-friendly rhythm beside the pool.
Villaggio Restaurant & Café inside Villaggio Hotel & Resort is a family-focused all-day address where Arabic and international food, poolside seating, gardens and unusually late hours make flexibility the main attraction.
Villa Toscana at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi combines regional Italian cooking with a warm Tuscan-villa atmosphere, while chef Vittorio Nania’s 2026 Michelin Young Chef Award has pushed the long-established restaurant into a new chapter.
Vietnamese Pho at Reem Bay Tower B has built a strong following around fragrant noodle soups, fresh spring rolls, banh mi, Vietnamese coffee and the kind of direct, affordable cooking that rewards repeat visits.
Viewz at Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi combines all-day international buffets with à la carte steaks, burgers and city views from the 18th floor, making the panorama part of an otherwise straightforward hotel dining proposition.
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