In April 2020, FACT will be hosting the 6th annual Fact Dining Awards Abu Dhabi. This is your chance to vote for your favourite venues and win prizes! But before the voting goes live, we are publishing a long list of potential nominees, and we want your input. Browse through the list to see if your favourites are listed, and if we are missing a worthy contender, give us a shout at kia@fact-magazine.com.
Not all of these venues will make the final list, but your feedback will matter.
CuiScene – Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Market Kitchen – Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
Salama’s Restaurant – Al Bateen
Crust – Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
Vasco’s– Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
Sim Sim – Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Market at Edition – The Abu Dhabi Edition
Flavours – Sheraton Abu Dhabi
Artisan Kitchen – Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences
Soulfull Restaurant – Various Locations
Roberto’s Abu Dhabi – The Galleria
Bice – Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Villa Toscana – The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Cafe Milano – Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
Sacci– The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
Spaccanapoli – Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi
Pappagallo – Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
Pregos’s – Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
Dino’s Bistro Italiano – Pearl Rotana Abu Dhabi
Si Ristorante – Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Parmigiana – Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Mare Mare – Jumeriah at Saadiyat Island Resort
Verso – Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl
Amici – W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
La Mamma – Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
Bocca – Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
Giornotte – The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Safina – Saadiyat Beach Club
The Beach House – Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas
Oléa – The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
18 Degrees – Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
Todd English’s Olives – Venetian Village
Eat Greek – The Galleria
Alba Terrace – The Abu Dhabi Edition
Rosemary – Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences
Bentley Kitchen – The Galleria
Le Beaujolais – Novel Hotel City Center – Mercure Centre Hotel Abu Dhabi
Bord Eau – Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
La Brasserie – Venetian Village
La Petite Maison – The Galleria
Hubbly Bubbly – Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi
Kahraman – Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
Barouk – Crowne Plaza Yas Island
Mezlai – Emirates Palace
Kamoon – Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan By Rotana
Al-Fanar – Venetian Village
Majilis Saadiyat – Jumeriah at Saadiyat Island Resort
Salama’s Restaurant– Al Bateen
Orient – Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
Byblos Sur Mer – InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Li Beirut – Jumeirah At Etihad Towers
Mijana – The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Rozanah – Yas Marina
Al Mayass – Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
Sambusek – Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Dahab Restaurant & Lounge – Hilton Capital Grand Hotel
Sayad – Emirates Palace
Finz – Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
Fishmarket – InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Catch – Abu Dhabi Corniche
Flooka – Eastern Mangroves Promenade
Aquarium – Yas Marina
Vasco’s – Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
Shang Palace – Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Hakkasan – Emirates Palace
Shanghai Surprise – Al Diar Capital Hotel
P.F. Chang’s – Various Locations
Dai Pai Dong – Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Cho Gao – Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi
Sontaya – The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
Li Jiang – The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Cho Gao Marina Walk – InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Rouge – Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi
Hoi An – Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat al Beri
Benjarong – Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Pachaylen – Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa By Anantara
Lemongrass – The Galleria
Royal Orchid Restaurant – Salam Street
Desert Lotus Thai Bistro & Sushi – One To One Hotel
Mr Miyagi’s – Yas Marina
Benihana – Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
Tori No Su – Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Koi Restaurant & Lounge – The Collection, Saadiyat Island
Zuma – Al Maryah Island
Sho Cho – Souq Qaryat Al Beri
99 Sushi Bar – The Galleria
Cafe Sushi – Fairmont Bab al Bahr
SushiSan – Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi
MATSU – Yas Links ,Abu Dhabi
Ushna – Souq Qaryat-Al Beri
Tamba – The Hub, World Trade Centre Mall
Indigo – Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
Peppermill – Various Locations
Angar – W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
Punjab Grill – Venetian Village
Namak by Kunal Kapur – Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Signature by Sanjeev Kapoor – Nation Galleria
Rangoli – Yas Island Rotana
MYNT – Salam Street
Chamas – InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Noche – Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi
Amerigos – Park Inn By Radisson, Yas Island
El Sombrero – Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
Loca – The Galleria
Coya – The Galleria
Caramel Restaurant & Lounge – The Collection, Saadiyat Island
Stars ‘N’ Bars – Yas Island
TGI Fridays – Various Locations
Texas Roadhouse – Yas Mall
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Yas Mall
The Cheesecake Factory – Yas Mall
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que – Various Locations
The Forge – The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
The Foundry – Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
Butcher & Still – Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi
Rodeo Grill – Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
The Meat Co. – Souk Qaryat Al Beri
JW Steakhouse – Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi
The Grill – Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi
Nusr-Et – The Galleria
Ray’s Grill – Jumeriah at Etihad Towers
Oak Room – The Abu Dhabi Edition Hotel
Stratos Revolving Lounge Bar & Grill – LE ROYAL MERIDIEN ABU DHABI
Trader Vic’s – Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
District by Amalfi – Le Royal Meridien
Teatro – Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
Smoking Doll – Various Locations
Nolu’s Downtown – The Galleria
Tean – Jumeriah at Saadiyat Island Resort
Buddha Bar Beach – The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
Pacifico TIKI | Dining & Lounge – Al Bandar, Al Raha Beach
Barfly by Buddha-Bar – Venetian Village
The Terrace on the Corniche – The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Aqua – Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Silk Route Cafe – Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi
Sofra-Bld – Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Rosewater – Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Latest Recipe – Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
Al Bathna – The Armed Forces Offices Club
C.Taste – Centro Capital Centre
Khayal – Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi
Ginger – Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
White – Jumeriah at Saadiyat Island Resort
La Terrazza – Radisson Abu Dhabi
Artisan Kitchen – Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences
BBQ Al Qasr – Emirates Palace
Beach House – Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas
Afya – Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al-Beri
Cipriani – Yas Marina
Chameleon Terrace – Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Turtle Bay Bar & Grill – Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Buddha Bar Beach– The St. Regis Saadiyat Island
Vasco’s– Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
Bentley Kitchen – The Galleria
Tashas – Al Bateen
Petek Restaurant & Sweets – Al Markaziyah
Carluccio’s – Various Locations
Taqado Mexican Kitchen – The Galleria
Cafe 302 – Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana
Leopold’s of London – Various Locations
Pizza Di Rocco – Various Locations
Catch – Abu Dhabi Corniche
Prego’s – Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
Shang Palace – Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri
Todd English’s Olives – Venetian Village
Villa Toscana – The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Zuma – The Galleria
Bocca – Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
Market Kitchen – LE ROYAL MERIDIEN ABU DHABI
Tarbouche – World Trade Centre Souq
Bonna Annee – Tourist Club Area
Pizza Di Rocco – Various Locations
Barbacoa – Khalifa City A
Le Boulanger – Al Khaleej Park
De Thali – Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre
Mora Levantine – Al Zahiyah
Stills – Crowne Plaza Yas Island
Ray’s Bar – Jumeriah at Eithad Towers
Jazz Bar & Dining – Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
Jazz & Fizz Bar – Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Hidden Bar – Rosewood Abu Dhabi
The Retreat – The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
Warehouse Tapas & Wine Bar – Pearl Rotana Abu Dhabi
Library Bar – The Abu Dhabi Edition
Mr Miyagi’s – Mr Miyagi’s– Yas Marina Asian street food and bar
Casa de Cuba– Yas Marina Cuban cocktail bar
Barfly by Buddha-Bar– Venetian Village
Butcher & Still – Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
NRG– Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
Loop Beach BAR & Restaurant – Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences
Rosé Lounge Bar – Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences
Stratos – Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
Zsa Zsa – Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
Blu Sky Lounge & Grill – Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
Velocity – Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi
Filini Garden – Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island
De La Costa – Saadiyat Beach Club
Iris – Yas island
Annex – The Abu Dhabi Edition Hotel
B Lounge – Sheraton Abu Dhabi
Brick Rooftop Kitchen & Bar – Aloft Abu Dhabi
Morjana Lounge Cafe – Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences
Rosé Lounge Bar – Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences
Balcon Lounge & Terrace – Southern Sun Hotel Abu Dhabi
Nahaam – Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Shades Pool Bar – The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
Eclipse, Terrace Lounge – Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
Glo – Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Grills@Chill’O – Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Splash Poolside Bar – Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi
Nasma Beachfront Bar – Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Waves – pool bar at Novotel Al Bustan
Loop Beach BAR & Restaurant – Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences
Captain’s Arms – Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
Cooper’s Bar & Restaurant – Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
Heroes – Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi
McGettigan’s – Al Raha Beach Hotel
The Sportsman’s Arms – Zayed Sports City
Belgian Cafe – InterContinental Abu Dhabi
PJ O’Reilly’s Irish Pub – Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
The Tavern English Pub – Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
Porters English Pub – Grand Millenium Al Wahda
Hamilton’s Gastropub – Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Hemingways – Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
Brauhaus – Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
Tashas – Al Bateen
Jones The Grocer – Various Locations
WhEAT – Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
Leopold’s of London – Various Locations
Fifth Street Cafe – Courtyard By Marriott, World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi
No57 Boutique Cafe – Al Marasy
Pascal Tepper French Bakery – Muroor Road
Cafe 302 – Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana
Sanderson’s Cafe – Al Seef Village
Café Du Foyer– Sheraton Abu Dhabi
Vienna Plaza– Radisson Abu Dhabi
Morjana Lounge Cafe– Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences
Le Cafe – Emirates Palace
Tea Lounge – The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Alba – The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
The Library – Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas
Lobby Lounge – Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Observation Deck 300 – Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Al Meylas – Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
The Lounge – The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
Pearl Lounge – Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl
Andaz Lounge – Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
The Market Brunch – Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Friday Marina Brunch – InterContinental Abu Dhabi
The St. Regis Friday Brunch – The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Friday Brunch at Olea – The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
Friday Brunch – Four Season Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
All Day Brunch at Alba Terrace – The Abu Dhabi Edition Hotel
Park Brunch – Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas
Stills Restaurant & Bar – Crowne Plaza Hotel Yas Island
Bubbalicious – The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
De’Vine’ Table Brunch, Market Kitchen – Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
Loca– The Galleria on Al Maryah Island Abu Dhabi
Iris– Friday Brunch Yas Island
Appaloosa– Marriott Hotel Al Forsan
Coopers Bar & Restaurant – Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
Friday Village Brunch at The Village– Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
Porters English Pub – Grand Millennium Al Wahda
Cafe Milano – Four Seasons Hotel at Al Maryah Island
Li Jiang – The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Cooper’s Bar & Restaurant – Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
Dino’s Bistro Italiano– Pearl Rotana City Centre
Dai Pai Dong – Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Oak Room – The Abu Dhabi Edition
Sontaya – The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
Vasco’s – Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort Abu Dhabi
Namak by Kunal Kapoor – Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Giornotte – The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Best of the Beach Brunch – Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
Sofra Bld – Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Friday Fairmont Brunch – Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
The Aqua Brunch – Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Stills Picnic Brunch – Crowne Plaza Yas Island
Elements Brunch – LE ROYAL MERIDIEN ABU DHABI
Urban Kitchen – Dusit Thani Abu dhabi
Ginger – Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
Catch Friday Brunch – Catch Abu Dhabi
Friday Brunch – Jazz@PizzaExpress – The Hub World Trade Centre Mall
Safina – Saadiyat Beach Club
Friday Brunch, Zuma – Al Maryah Island
Friday Brunch, Coya – Al Maryah Island
Lazy Lunch, Tamba – The Hub World Trade Centre Mall
Escape – Radisson Abu Dhabi
Mazi – The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi
Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi – Emirates Palace
VaKaVa – Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Wild and The Moon – Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation
Lexx – Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl
The Vietnamese Touch – Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas
Garage – W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
WET Deck – W Abu Dhabi, Yas Island
Rosemary – Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences
Abu Dhabi – 2020 Awards calendar
For next year’s award we will accept nominations on : 1st November 2019 2019 FACT Dining award online voting will open on : 1st December 2019 Next year’s award ceremony will be take place on: 6th April 2020.