Pincode by Kunal Kapur: India Mapped by Flavour at The Galleria
Celebrity chef Kunal Kapur’s Pincode turns India’s culinary geography into a menu of street-food memories, regional references and polished mall dining at The Galleria Al Maryah Island.
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Pappas Taverna: Mediterranean Warmth at W Abu Dhabi – With a Status Caveat
Pappas Taverna at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island is built around Mediterranean sharing, coastal flavours and generous hospitality, but conflicting live Marriott pages mean the venue must remain on editorial hold before publication.
Otoro: Modern Japanese Precision in Rabdan
Chef Akmal Anuar’s Otoro gives Abu Dhabi a modern Japanese address built around premium produce from Japan, confident simplicity and the value-led distinction of a 2026 MICHELIN Bib Gourmand.
Osmo Lounge & Bar: Coffee at Sunrise, Cocktails at Sunset on Yas Bay
Osmo at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island is deliberately built for the hours between other plans, moving from morning coffee and afternoon tea to Middle Eastern-influenced bites and evening cocktails in a lobby lounge overlooking Yas Bay.
Orient Restaurant: Turkish Roots, Global Grilling and a Sixth-Floor Saadiyat View
Orient at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island has evolved beyond the old database label of simply “Turkish”: the resort now presents it as a grill-led international restaurant with Turkish roots, premium cuts and a sixth-floor sense of occasion.
Oléa: Live Kitchens, Mediterranean Flavours and Saadiyat Sea Views
Oléa is the all-day dining heart of The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, combining Mediterranean-influenced cooking, live stations and a wide international spread with indoor and alfresco seating overlooking the sea.
Olio: Mediterranean Cooking at the Water’s Edge of Sir Bani Yas Island
Olio at Anantara Al Yamm Villa Resort turns Sir Bani Yas Island’s shoreline into part of the meal, pairing Mediterranean cooking, homemade ravioli and Josper-grilled lamb with uninterrupted ocean views from breakfast through late evening.
Oak Room: British Rock ’n’ Roll, Prime Beef and Serious Wine at The EDITION
Oak Room at The Abu Dhabi EDITION combines the intimacy of a wood-panelled London club with a modern British steakhouse, bringing prime beef, a meat sommelier, serious wine and MICHELIN Guide recognition to Al Bateen Marina.
Nuri Grill & Bar: Korean Steak, Omakase and Karaoke on Yas Bay
Nuri Grill & Bar at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island brings premium Korean barbecue, aged meats and banchan together with omakase, a full bar and private karaoke, turning the steakhouse format into one of Yas Bay’s more playful dining experiences.
NIRI: Abu Dhabi’s Homegrown Japanese Counter Climbs to No.38 in MENA
NIRI at Mamsha Al Saadiyat strips Japanese dining back to yakitori, sushi and highballs, with chef Yasuyuki Takemoto’s precision and a relaxed beachfront setting helping the homegrown restaurant reach No.38 in MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026.