SIMPLY ABU DHABI
Turquoise is the all-day dining heart of Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, using an expansive international buffet, live stations and shaded terrace seating to anchor the resort’s all-inclusive rhythm from breakfast to dinner.
Turtle Bay Bar & Grill at Saadiyat Rotana brings prime cuts and fresh seafood to a relaxed two-storey setting near the beach, with open-air dining and a rooftop that comes into its own as the island cools.
Up & Below at Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center Abu Dhabi pairs rooftop city views and a poolside setting with cocktails, small plates and an easy-going after-work atmosphere in the heart of the capital.
Urban Kitchen is Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi’s international buffet restaurant, moving from breakfast through lunch and dinner with live stations, rotating themed evenings and a format designed for both hotel guests and city diners.
Ushna has been refining its contemporary approach to Indian cooking since 2005, bringing centuries-old recipes, modern presentation and warm hospitality to its waterfront Abu Dhabi home at Souk Qaryat Al Beri.
VALGERAND brought an unusually specific Nordic and Estonian perspective to Mamsha Al Saadiyat, but its own current website now states that the restaurant is temporarily closed, so this feature remains on editorial hold.
Vendôme at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental has evolved into a focused breakfast restaurant, pairing the palace’s monumental setting with a broad multinational spread built around Middle Eastern favourites, international classics and seasonal produce.
Vero Italiano channels the warmth and colour of a classic Italian ristorante inside Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi, but conflicting current first-party pages mean the venue should remain on editorial hold until its reopening status is confirmed.
Verso brings an easy, social interpretation of Italian dining to Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, combining handmade-style classics, seafood, grills and poolside energy with a philosophy that treats the meal as time spent together.
Victor’s in Al Rawdah is an unapologetic sports pub built around 20-plus screens, late hours, live entertainment and the kind of hearty food that makes sense with football, a Sunday roast or a long evening with friends.