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
- 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
- The Boundary - Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Club
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 Bar & Outdoor Lounge - 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
- Mykonos - Le Méridien Abu Dhabi
- 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
- 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
- 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 - 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
- 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
- INCA Pool & Bar Restaurant - Millennium Al Rawdah Hotel
- 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
- 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
- The Boundary - Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Club
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 - Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi
- 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