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Barouk: The Lebanese Yas Island Favourite That Now Needs a Status Check

Barouk built its reputation at Crowne Plaza Yas Island on Lebanese home cooking, live music and a shisha garden, but today’s first-party hotel roster conflicts with current third-party trading listings.

Ace O’ Clubs: Superman Lore and Indian Comfort Food Inside Warner Bros. World

Hidden in Metropolis at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Ace O’ Clubs is more than a theme-park refuelling stop: its DC backstory, family-friendly menu and Indian favourites give it a personality of its own.

KHALED BIN MOHAMED BIN ZAYED MEETS AMD CHAIR AND CEO DR LISA SU TO EXPLORE AI COLLABORATION

Discussions focused on potential cooperation in artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, cloud computing and data-centre infrastructure, bringing together Abu Dhabi’s technology ambitions and the expertise of one of the semiconductor industry’s most influential leaders. His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, […]

Zuma Abu Dhabi: The Japanese Power Dining Room That Still Sets the Pace on Al Maryah Island

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 Modern Greek Kouzina: Santorini Colour, Greek Comfort and a Status Conflict at Marsa Al Bateen

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: Modern Indian Cooking with Yas Bay After Dark

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.

Zahrat Lebnan: More Than Four Decades of Lebanese Food in Abu Dhabi

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.

White at Jumeirah Saadiyat Island: Resort Dining That Lets the Buffet Do the Travelling

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: Poolside All-Day Dining in the Heart of Al Nahyan

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: Tuscan Tradition, Vittorio Nania and a Michelin-Honoured Kitchen

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.

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