Al Zahiyah & Al Maryah Island
The rooftop bar at the Rosewood hotel is one of our top choices for a chilled-out night. Lounge with friends while drinking wine and taking in Abu Dhabi's…
Must-see nightlife in Abu Dhabi
Yas Island
This second branch of the Belgian Café, within the Radisson Blu Hotel, is a chilled-out spot for beer fans. Belgium's best brews are all available on tap…
Al Zahiyah & Al Maryah Island
Beer fans unite. This comfy bar – all dark wood, traditional interior inside and plentiful outdoor seating – in the Beach Rotana Hotel, is where you go to…
Abu Dhabi
A solid boozer with a slightly cavernous feel, good pub-grub and well-priced cocktails. All the main sporting events are played and there's usually a band…
Sheikh Zayed Mosque Area
The beachfront bar of the Shangri La Hotel is a relaxed place to shrug off the big city and relax with a shisha while drinking a cocktail, mocktail or…
Abu Dhabi
Quaff wine (glass from Dhs40) or a classic whisky sour (cocktails Dhs50 to Dhs65) and watch the city slowly pass by at this revolving lounge. It's a plush…
Abu Dhabi
With a beautiful vista, comfortable armchairs and sophisticated tipples (cocktails Dhs55 to Dhs65), this is a delightful place to watch the sun go down…
Al Bateen & Al Mushrif
You want sports? Velocity gives you sports – on over a dozen screens. You seriously won't miss a play. Come here Thursday between 4pm and 7pm for pints at…
Al Zahiyah & Al Maryah Island
A bright, modern bar with all the big screens you need to watch a game and a friendly atmosphere.Tuesday is quiz night if you feel like being social.
Navona Restaurant & Coffeeshop
Abu Dhabi
After a dusty morning slipping in and out of aisles of merchandise, haggling with stall-holders and photographing life along the harbour, you may fancy…
Abu Dhabi
It's all about the shisha (Dhs51) at this cafe, snaffled down a side street behind the Rotana Mall. Order up a mocktail or Moroccan tea and then choose…
Abu Dhabi
This small cafe in Urban Park has an outside terrace looking on to the park's fountains – a decent spot for a late-night coffee and chat with friends…
Al Zahiyah & Al Maryah Island
Definitely not the classiest joint in town but this long-running nightclub can be hilarious for people-watching, and the resident band and a DJ provide…
