2023 FACT DINING AWARDS ABU DHABI : Nominees
2023
Afternoon Tea
- Alba - The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
- Al Meylas - Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
- Crystal Lounge - The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
- Episodes - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
- Lobby Lounge - Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi
- Lobby Lounge - Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
- Majlis Lobby Lounge - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
- Majlis Saadiyat - Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
- Observation Deck at 300 - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
- Osmo - Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
- Pearl Lounge - Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl
- The Drawing Room - The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
- The Lounge - The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
Al Fresco Dining
- Alba Terrace - The Abu Dhabi EDITION
- AT25 - Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi
- Balcon Lounge & Terrace - Southern Sun Hotel Abu Dhabi
- BBQ Al Qasr - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
- Beach House - Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas
- Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi - The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
- Catch at St. Regis - The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
- Filini Garden - Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island
- Grills@Chill’O - Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
- Hakkasan Abu Dhabi - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
- Sontaya - The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
- Turtle Bay Bar & Grill - Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
- West Bay Lounge - Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi Corniche
All Day Dining
- Artisan Kitchen - Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences
- CuiScene - Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
- Garage - W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
- Ginger - Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
- Graphos Social Kitchen - Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
- Khayal - Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi
- Kuzbara - Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi
- Latest Recipe - Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
- Pepper - Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan
- Sidekicks - The WB Abu Dhabi
- Sofra bld - Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
- The Café - Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas
- The Terrace on the Corniche - The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
- Turquoise - Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
- Vendôme - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
- White - Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
Bar
- Art Lounge - Louvre Abu Dhabi
- COYA Abu Dhabi - Al Maryah Island
- Dragon’s Tooth Bar - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
- Hidden Bar - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
- Jazz & Fizz Bar - Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
- La Cava - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
- Library Bar - The Abu Dhabi EDITION
- Marta Bar - Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi
- Ray’s Bar - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
- The Warehouse Wine Bar & Tapas - Pearl Rotana Capital Centre Abu Dhabi
- UVA - Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi
- Zuma - Al Maryah Island
Beach / Pool Bar
- Capila Pool Bar and Grill - Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
- Eclipse - Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
- GLO - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
- Loop - Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences
- Nasma Beachfront Bar - Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
- Shades Pool Bar - The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
- Smokin’ Pineapple - Nurai Island
- Splash Poolside Bar - Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi
- Up & Below - Courtyard by Marriott, World Trade Center Abu Dhabi
- Waves Bar - Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan
- WET Deck – W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
Cafe
- Alkalime - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
- Art House Cafe - Al Bateen
- Blacksmith Coffee Company - NYU Abu Dhabi
- Brunch & Cake - Marsa Al Bateen Marina
- Café 302 - Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana
- Cafe Arabia - Al Mushrif
- Cafe James - Reem Island
- Crunch and Munch Café - Sheikha Fatima Park
- DRVN Coffee - Airport Road
- Fa’e Cafe - Abu Dhabi Youth Hub
- Montauk Boutique Café & Restaurant - Al Bateen
- No. FiftySeven Boutique Cafe - Al Bateen
- Sanderson’s - Al Seef Village
- tashas - Al Bateen
- Taste Restaurant - The Bridge at Al Qana
- Wake N’ Bake - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
Casual Dining
- Black Tap - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
- Bonna Anne - Al Zahiyah
- Burro Blanco - Al Khalidiya
- Central Abu Dhabi - Yas Bay
- Din Tai Fung - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
- Emmy Squared - Yas Bay
- Jones The Grocer - Various Locations
- Kopitiam by Chandy's - Al Falah Street
- La Patrona - Al Nakheel Hotel Apartments Abu Dhabi
- Pickl - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
- Pizza Di Rocco - Various locations
- Stock Burger Co. Abu Dhabi - Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi
- SushiSan - Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi
- Vietnamese Pho - Reem Island
- West To West Kitchen - Al Bzaymi Street
European
- Asador de Aranda - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
- Alba Terrace - The Abu Dhabi EDITION
- Bentley Kitchen - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
- Brauhaus - Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
- Diablito - Yas Marina
- Eat Greek - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
- Giornotte - The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
- MAZI Abu Dhabi - The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
- Oii - Al Qana
- Oléa - The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
- Paradiso Abu Dhabi - Yas Bay
- ZOE Modern Greek Kouzina - Marsa Al Bateen
French
- Bord Eau - Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
- Cyan Brasserie - Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
- Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi - Louvre Abu Dhabi
- La Salle - Saadiyat Beach Club
- Le Beaujolais - Novel Hotel City Centre
- Le Bistrot - Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
- LPM Restaurant & Bar - Al Maryah Island
- Penelope’s Brasserie & Jazz Bar Américain - Yas Marina
- Raclette Brasserie & Café - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
Fusion
- Bambu Bar & Restaurant - Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi
- Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi - The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
- Güngor Chef - Reem Island
- KAI Restaurant & Lounge - The Hub, World Trade Centre Mall
- Mykonos - Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
- Nolu’s Downtown - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
- TIKI Pacifico Dining and Lounge - Al Bandar
- Tazal - Al Qana
- Teatro - Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
- Trader Vic’s - Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
- Valgerand - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
Indian
- Indigo - Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
- Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
- Moksh - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
- MYNT - Salam Street
- Namak - Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
- Punjab Grill - Venetian Village
- Rangoli - Yas Island Rotana
- The Bollywood Bronx - The Hub, World Trade Centre Mall
- Ushna - The Souk Qaryat-Al Beri
- Zeera by Buddha-Bar - Yas Bay
International
- Belgian Café Yas Island - Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island
- Brick Rooftop Kitchen & Bar - Aloft Hotel Abu Dhabi
- Fresh Basil: Dining In The Dark - Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences
- Market Kitchen - Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi
- Ting Irie - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
- West Bay Lounge - Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi Corniche
Italian
- Cafe Milano - Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
- Cipriani - Yas Marina
- Dino’s Bistro Italiano - Pearl Rotana Capital Centre Abu Dhabi
- Filini Garden - Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island
- Marco's Italian - Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
- Mare Mare - Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
- Olio Restaurant & Lounge - Desert Island Resort & Spa by Anantara
- Prego’s - Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
- Sacci - The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
- Si Ristorante Italiano & Bar - Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
- SOLE - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
- Talea by Antonio Guida - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
- Terra Secca - Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Abu Dhabi
- Verso - Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Residences Emirates Pearl
- Villa Toscana - The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Japanese
- 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant - Al Maryah Island
- Aja Asian & Teppanyaki - Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
- Akiba Dori - Yas Bay
- Café Sushi - Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
- Daikan Izakaya - Yas Bay
- KAIZU Japanese Restaurant - Al Zahiyah
- NIRI Restaurant & Bar - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
- Otoro - Al Qana
- Tori No Su - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
- Zuma - Al Maryah Island
Latin American
- Amerigos Mexican Bar & Restaurant - Park Inn by Radisson, Yas Island
- Chamas Churrascaria & Bar - InterContinental Abu Dhabi
- COYA Abu Dhabi - Al Maryah Island
- Dusk - Nurai Island
- La Carnita Abu Dhabi - Yas Bay
- Loca - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
- Maté - Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas
- Ola Brasil - Al Ghazal Golf Club
- VaKaVa - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Lounge
- ANNEX - The Abu Dhabi EDITION
- B-Lounge - Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
- Blu Sky Lounge & Grill - Southern Sun Abu Dhabi
- Impressions Bar - Anantara Eastern Mangroves Abu Dhabi Hotel
- Iris - Yas Marina
- LEXX - Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl
- Shala Beach Lounge - Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas
- Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar - Yas Bay
- Stratos - Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi
- The Overlook - The WB Abu Dhabi
- W Lounge - W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
- Y Bar - Yas Island Rotana
- Zsa Zsa - Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
Middle Eastern & North African
- Abd El Wahab - The Collection Saadiyat
- Almayass - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
- Al Mrzab Restaurant - Airport Road
- Beirut Sur Mer - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
- Bushra by Buddha-Bar - Yas Bay
- Byblos Sur Mer - InterContinental Abu Dhabi
- Em Sherif Sea Café - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
- Grand Beirut - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
- Kamoon - Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan By Rotana
- Li Beirut - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
- Mazaj Bab Al Bahr - Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
- Mijana - The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
- Stouff Beirut Restaurant - The Hub, World Trade Centre Mall
- Tean - Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
- Villa Mamas - Muroor Road
NEWCOMER
- Amano - Eastern Mangroves
- Ba:TE by Wawa Dining - Eastern Mangroves
- BB Social Dining - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
- EL&N Abu Dhabi - Yas Bay
- Grand Beirut - Al Qana
- José by Pizarro - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
- Lebanese Terrace - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
- Les Dangereux - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
- Somewhere - Marina Mall
- Sticky Rice - Yas Mall
- Thai Gate - Al Qana
Pan Asian
- Asia Asia - Yas Bay
- Benjarong - Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
- Cho Gao Marina Walk - InterContinental Abu Dhabi
- Dai Pai Dong - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
- Ginger Mermaid - Nurai Island
- Hakkasan Abu Dhabi - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
- Hoi An - Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
- Li Jiang - The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
- Shang Palace - Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
- Silk & Spice - Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
- Sontaya - The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
- TAON Korean Restaurant - Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Pub
- Appaloosa - Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi
- BYB Abu Dhabi - The Hub, World Trade Centre Mall
- Captain’s Arms - Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
- Cooper’s Bar & Restaurant - Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
- Fado Irish Pub - Oryx Hotel
- Hamilton’s Gastropub - Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
- Hemingway’s - Radisson Blu Hotel and Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
- Lock, Stock & Barrel - Yas Bay
- McGettigan’s - Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
- Offside Sports Lounge - Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
- PJ O’Reilly’s Irish Pub - Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi
- Porters English Pub - Grand Millennium Al Wahda
- Stills Restaurant & Bar - Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
- The Irish Vickers - The Hub, World Trade Centre Mall
- The Tavern - Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
- Velocity Sports Bar - Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi
Saturday Brunch – Casual Dining
- Alba Terrace - The Abu Dhabi EDITION
- Crust - Four Season Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
- Dino’s Bistro Italiano - Pearl Rotana Capital Centre Abu Dhabi
- Fairmont Saturday Brunch - Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
- Fairways - The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
- Khayal - Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi
- Market Kitchen - Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi
- PJ O’Reilly’s - Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
- Sim Sim - Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
- Sofra bld - Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
- The B.I.G. Brunch in Garage - W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
- The Chef’s Brunch at Giornotte - The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
- Urban Kitchen - Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Saturday Brunch – Fine Dining
- Dai Pai Dong - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
- Nahaam - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
- Oak Room - The Abu Dhabi EDITION
- VaKaVa - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
- White - Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
- Zuma - Al Maryah Island
Seafood
- Al Shader - Hudayriyat Island
- Catch at St. Regis - The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
- Finz - Beach Rotana
- Fishmarket - InterContinental Abu Dhabi
- Flooka - Eastern Mangroves
- Hooked - Nurai Island
- Safina - Saadiyat Beach Club
- SIMITCH - Marina Village
- Turtle Bay Bar & Grill - Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Steakhouse
- Blue Grill - Yas Island Rotana
- Butcher & Still - Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
- Coal Steakhouse - Sheikha Fatima Park
- Hunter & Barrel - Yas Bay
- Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill - Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
- Nusr-Et - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
- Oak Room - The Abu Dhabi EDITION
- Rodeo Grill - Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
- Stratos Revolving Lounge Bar & Grill - Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi
- The Directors’ Club - The WB Abu Dhabi
- The Forge - The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
- The Foundry - Southern Sun Hotel Abu Dhabi
- The Grill - Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi