FACT Dining Awards Abu Dhabi 2025: Nominees

2025

Afternoon Tea

  • Alba Lobby Lounge - 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
  • Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi - Louvre Abu Dhabi
  • Ladurée - Abu Dhabi Mall
  • Le Café - Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
  • Level 45 - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
  • Lobby Lounge - Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi
  • Lobby Lounge - Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
  • Majlis by Pierre Hermé - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
  • Majlis Saadiyat - Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
  • 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 Library - Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas

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
  • Giornotte - The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
  • 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
  • Oléa - The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
  • Sidekicks - The WB™ Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton
  • Sofra bld - Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
  • The Café - Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas
  • The Terrace on the Corniche - The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
  • Vendôme - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
  • White - Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort

Bar

  • Art Lounge - Louvre Abu Dhabi
  • COYA Abu Dhabi - Al Maryah Island
  • Dragon’s Tooth - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
  • Hidden Bar - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
  • Iris - Yas Marina
  • La Cava - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
  • LEXX - Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Residences Emirates Pearl
  • Library Bar - The Abu Dhabi EDITION
  • Marta Bar - Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi
  • Neighborhood Café & Bar - Yas Island
  • Perlage - Al Maryah Island
  • Ray’s Bar - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
  • The Warehouse Wine & Tapas Bar - Pearl Rotana Capital Centre Abu Dhabi
  • UVA - Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi
  • W Lounge – W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
  • Zuma - Al Maryah Island

Breakfast

  • Art Market - Yas Bay
  • Café 302 - Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana
  • Cafe James - Al Reem Island
  • Cave - Al Qana
  • Erth Restaurant - Al Hosn
  • Love Vibe Café - Khalifa City
  • Market at EDITION - The Abu Dhabi EDITION
  • Parallel Café - Al Bateen
  • Raclette Brasserie & Café - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
  • Ritual Café & Studio - Reem Central Park
  • Sanderson’s - Al Seef Village
  • Society - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
  • Table Otto - Yas Mall
  • tashas - Al Bateen
  • Blu Sky Lounge & Grill - Southern Sun Hotel Abu Dhabi

Beach/pool Bar

  • Asrah - Erth Abu Dhabi
  • AT25 - Marriott Hotel Downtown Abu Dhabi
  • Café del Mar Abu Dhabi - Yas Bay Waterfront
  • Capila Pool Bar & Grill - Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
  • Cascades - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
  • Eclipse Terrace Lounge - Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
  • Glo - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
  • Glow - Aloft Abu Dhabi
  • Loop Bar - Bab Al Qasr Hotel
  • Nasma Beachfront Bar - Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
  • Panache - Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
  • Pool Deck - Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
  • Splash Pool Bar - Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi
  • Up & Below - Courtyard World Trade Center, Abu Dhabi
  • Waves Californian Kitchen & Bar - Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan
  • WET Deck – W Abu Dhabi - Yas Island

Café

  • Alkalime - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
  • Blacksmith Coffee Company - NYU Abu Dhabi
  • Cafe Arabia - Al Mushrif
  • Cafe James - Al Reem Island
  • Cave - Al Qana
  • Crunch and Munch Café - Sheikha Fatima Park
  • DRVN Coffee - Airport Road
  • EL&N Abu Dhabi - Yas Bay
  • Let’s - Khalifa City
  • LOCAL - Various Location
  • NAC - Marina Mall
  • No. FiftySeven Boutique Cafe - Al Bateen
  • Rain Café - Various Locations
  • Saddle House - Al Bateen
  • Sanderson’s - Al Seef Village
  • tashas - Al Bateen

Emirati Restaurant

  • Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe - Yas Mall
  • Al Mandi & Madhbi House - Musaffah
  • Al Mrzab Popular Restaurant - Airport Road
  • Erth Restaurant - Al Hosn
  • Lgymat & Rgag - Al Nahyan
  • Meylas Emirati Restaurant - Al Muneera
  • Yadoo's House - Muroor Road

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 Kouzina - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
  • Ilios Restaurant & Beach Club - Surf Abu Dhabi
  • José by Pizarro - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
  • MAZI Abu Dhabi - The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
  • MIKA - Yas Marina
  • Oii - Al Qana
  • Pappas New York - W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
  • Paradiso Abu Dhabi - Yas Bay
  • SAL Saadiyat - Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
  • Taparelle - Manarat Al Saadiyat
  • ZOE Modern Greek Kouzina - Marsa Al Bateen

French

  • Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard - Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
  • Cyan Brasserie - Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
  • Fouquet’s Abu Dhabi - Louvre Abu Dhabi
  • La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi - Al Maryah Island
  • La Salle Bistro - Saadiyat Beach Club
  • Le Beaujolais - Novel Hotel City Centre
  • Le Bistrot - Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort
  • Raclette Brasserie & Café - Mamsha Al Saadiyat

Fusion

  • Bambu - Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi
  • Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi - The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
  • MouzMari - Al Reem Island
  • Nalu Restaurant & Lounge - Surf Abu Dhabi
  • Nolu’s - Al Khalidiya
  • SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
  • Tazal - Al Qana
  • Teatro - Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
  • TIKI Pacifico Dining and Lounge - Al Bandar
  • Trader Vic’s - Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
  • Valgerand - Mamsha Al Saadiyat

Homegrown

  • Antonia - Various Locations
  • Bonna Anne - Al Zahiyah
  • Bua Thai Cafe - Yas Bay
  • Desert Lotus Restaurant - Al Bandar
  • Kopitiam by Chandy's - Al Falah Street
  • Kuzina 22 Restaurant - Al Mina
  • Marmelatta - Al Mina
  • Montauk - Yas Mall
  • Pizza Di Rocco - Al Dhafrah
  • Rempah Indonesian Restaurant - Airport Road
  • Saigon House - Various Locations
  • SALT - Umm Al Emarat Park
  • Sticky Rice - Yas Mall
  • Terra Eatery - Al Qana
  • Vietnamese Pho - Reem Island
  • West To West Kitchen - Al Danah

Indian

  • Indigo - Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
  • Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
  • Moksh - Etihad Towers
  • MYNT - Salam Street
  • Namak - Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
  • Nira Restaurant - Al Qana
  • Pincode by Kunal Kapur - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
  • Punjab Grill - The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
  • Rangoli - Yas Island Rotana
  • Ushna - The Souk Qaryat-Al Beri
  • Zeera by Buddha-Bar - Yas Bay

International

  • BB Social Dining - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
  • Belgian Café - InterContinental Abu Dhabi
  • Brick Rooftop Kitchen & Bar - Aloft Abu Dhabi
  • Broadway - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
  • Brooklyn Chop House - W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
  • Entrecôte Café de Paris - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
  • ERGON Deli & Café Abu Dhabi - Erth Abu Dhabi
  • Flamingo Room by tashas - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
  • Fresh Basil: Pitch Black Dining - Bab Al Qasr Hotel
  • Le Bistro by Salmontini - Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi
  • Les Dangereux - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
  • Market Kitchen - Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi
  • Shvili - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
  • Somewhere - Marina Mall
  • Ting Irie - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
  • West Bay Lounge - Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche

Italian

  • Antonia - Various Locations
  • Cafe Milano - Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
  • 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 - Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort
  • Porto Gina - InterContinental Abu Dhabi
  • Prego’s - Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
  • Si Ristorante Italiano & Bar - Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
  • SOLE - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
  • Talea by Antonio Guida - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
  • TOTÓ Abu Dhabi - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
  • 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
  • Goldfish Abu Dhabi - Marina Mall
  • KAIZU Japanese Restaurant - Al Zahiyah
  • NIRI Restaurant & Bar - Mamsha Al Saadiyat
  • Origami Sushi - Marsa Al Bateen
  • Otoro - Al Qana
  • Strawfire - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
  • Zuma - Al Maryah Island

Latin American

  • Alma - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
  • Amerigos Mexican Bar & Restaurant - Park Inn by Radisson Abu Dhabi Yas Island
  • Barbossa - Yas Bay
  • Burro Blanco - Al Khalidiya
  • Chamas Churrascaria & Bar - InterContinental Abu Dhabi
  • COYA Abu Dhabi - Al Maryah Island
  • La Patrona - Al Danah
  • Loca - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
  • Maté - Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas
  • Ola Brasil - Al Ghazal Golf Club

Middle Eastern & North African

  • Almayass - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
  • 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
  • Erth Restaurant - Al Hosn
  • Grand Beirut - Various Locations
  • Hanar - Yas Bay
  • Lebanese Terrace - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
  • Li Beirut - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
  • Mazaj Bab Al Bahr - Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
  • Mosaic Restaurant - Muroor Road
  • Soraya - Yas Mall
  • Tean - Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
  • Villa Mamas - Muroor Road
  • Zali - Al Bateen

Outdoor Dining

  • Alba Terrace - The Abu Dhabi EDITION
  • Balcon Lounge & Terrace - Southern Sun Hotel 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
  • Kamoon - Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana
  • SAL Saadiyat - Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
  • Sand & Koal - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
  • Sontaya - The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
  • SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
  • Taparelle - Manarat Al Saadiyat
  • Turtle Bay Bar & Grill - Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
  • West Bay Lounge - Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche

Pan Asian

  • Asia Asia - Yas Bay
  • Ba:TE by Wawa Dining - Eastern Mangroves
  • Benjarong - Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
  • Cho Gao Marina Walk - InterContinental Abu Dhabi
  • Dai Pai Dong - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
  • Din Tai Fung - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
  • Hakkasan Abu Dhabi - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
  • Li Jiang - The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
  • Mamafri - Sheikha Fatima Park
  • Mr Kim - Yas Mall
  • NURI Grill & Bar - Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
  • Shang Palace - Shangri-La 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
  • Thai Gate - Al Qana

Pub

  • Appaloosa - Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi
  • Blu Sky Lounge & Grill - Southern Sun Hotel Abu Dhabi
  • Captain’s Arms - Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
  • Cooper’s Bar & Restaurant - Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
  • Craft by Side Hustle - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
  • Crafty Fox - Yas Links Abu Dhabi
  • Hamilton’s Gastropub - Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
  • Hemingway’s - Radisson Blu Hotel and Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
  • Lock, Stock & Barrel - Yas Bay
  • McCafferty’s Irish Pub - Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
  • McGettigan’s - Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
  • Offside Gastropub - 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

Saturday Brunch

  • Alba Terrace - The Abu Dhabi EDITION
  • Asia Asia - Yas Bay
  • BB Social Dining - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
  • Broadway - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
  • Butcher & Still - Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
  • CuiScene - Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
  • Dai Pai Dong - Rosewood Abu Dhabi
  • Garage - W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
  • Giornotte - The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
  • Maté - Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas
  • Nahaam - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
  • Sim Sim - Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
  • Sofra bld - Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
  • The Café - Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas
  • The Directors’ Club - The WB™ Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton
  • Zuma - Al Maryah Island

Seafood

  • Al Shader - Al Hudayriyat Island
  • Beach House - Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel & Villas
  • Bu Tafish - Marasa Al Bateen
  • Catch at St. Regis - The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
  • Dampa Seafood Grill - Al Markaziya
  • Finz - Beach Rotana
  • Fishmarket - InterContinental Abu Dhabi
  • Fish Story - Mina Zayed
  • Flooka - Eastern Mangroves
  • Ryba - Al Mina
  • Safina - Saadiyat Beach Club
  • SIMITCH - Marina Village
  • Turtle Bay Bar & Grill - Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas

Steakhouse

  • Acres Grill House - Yas Acres Golf & Country Club
  • Butcher & Still - Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
  • Brooklyn Chop House - W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
  • Hunter & Barrel - Yas Bay
  • Marco Pierre White Steakhouse - Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
  • Nusr-Et - The Galleria Al Maryah Island
  • Oak Room - The Abu Dhabi EDITION
  • Ray’s Grill - Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
  • Rodeo Grill - Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
  • Sand & Koal - Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, 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

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