SIMPLY ABU DHABI
Punjab Grill at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal translates the culinary heritage of royal India into a contemporary fine-dining format, with MICHELIN-selected status and a waterfront terrace.
Raclette brings a playful French brasserie spirit to Mamsha Al Saadiyat, where melted cheese, escargots, bouillabaisse, steak frites and classic desserts meet Arabian Gulf views.
Rangoli at Yas Plaza Marina is built around North and South Indian cooking, tandoor grills, curries and regional classics, but conflicting live first-party status information requires an editorial hold.
Rasoi Ghar at Yas Mall turns Gujarati, Rajasthani and Kathiyawadi home-style cooking into an unlimited vegetarian thali whose dishes change every day.
Ray’s Grill at Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers pairs prime steaks with one of the capital’s great 360-degree views and MICHELIN recognition, but current closure evidence means publication should wait for reopening confirmation.
Beach Rotana’s Rodeo Grill remains one of Abu Dhabi’s most established steakhouses, pairing premium international beef with a charcoal Josper, a walk-in wine cellar and polished but unfussy service in Al Zahiyah.
Chef-owner Faisal Mohamed Alharmoodi’s Ryba turns the daily catch of nearby Zayed Port into a modern Emirati seafood restaurant at Souq Al Mina, retaining its MICHELIN Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.
Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi’s Sahha turns the all-day hotel buffet into a culinary market inspired by the Silk Road, with native chefs, live stations, Gulf views and a busy calendar of breakfast, buffet and family-brunch experiences.
Jumeirah Saadiyat Island’s SAL combines Mediterranean dining, an infinity pool and one of Abu Dhabi’s clearest stretches of beach in a polished day-to-night club built as much around the setting as the plate.
The master database had Salmontini Le Bistro marked closed, but current first-party evidence shows the Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi branch trading with breakfast, lunch and dinner built around smoked salmon, steak, sushi and French-bistro hospitality.