Must-see restaurants in Sheikh Zayed Mosque Area

  • Ushna

    Sheikh Zayed Mosque Area

    Romantic and elegant, this place hums with appreciation for the complex cuisine of India, brought to the United Arab Emirates by a large expat community…

  • Li Jiang

    Sheikh Zayed Mosque Area

    Asia's multi-layered, spice-tinged flavours are presented amid a red-toned dining room replete with gorgeous Thai textile detailing. Malaysian, Thai and…

  • Mijana

    Sheikh Zayed Mosque Area

    High-class Levantine dining with tweaks on classics of the cuisine, five varieties of hummus and – rejoice fellow kibbeh fans – 10 varieties of kibbeh …

  • Barfly by Buddha Bar

    Sheikh Zayed Mosque Area

    With a beautiful waterfront setting, Barfly is a self-proclaimed supper club with a Far East–inspired menu, where dishes range from wok-seared sweet and…

  • Milas

    Sheikh Zayed Mosque Area

    Dark wood and neon announce that this is an Emirati restaurant for the 21st century. Classic Emirati plates of machboos (a casserole of meat or fish, rice…

  • Giornotte

    Sheikh Zayed Mosque Area

    Live dance shows provide the entertainment for one of the city's best Friday brunches. If that isn't enough sparkle for you, there are 27 live cheffing…

  • Bord Eau

    Sheikh Zayed Mosque Area

    Bord Eau at the Shangri-La Hotel is le restaurant for French fine dining in Abu Dhabi. The classic French fare (onion soup, foie gras, chateaubriand steak…

  • Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill

    Sheikh Zayed Mosque Area

    Carnivores only apply. A dramatic 'flame wall' gives the dining room a Dante-esque quality at this swanky pad, created by British celebrity chef Marco…

  • Sho Cho

    Sheikh Zayed Mosque Area

    Stylish Japanese dining with delicious, if a tad minimalist, dishes. Don’t miss the seared sesame yellow-tail starter or the delicate and decorative maki…

  • Al Fanar

    Sheikh Zayed Mosque Area

    The faux 'Emirati house' set-up and fake camel plonked outside the front door may get your tour-group radar buzzing, but this place is actually a favoured…

  • Coffee Club

    Sheikh Zayed Mosque Area

    If you need to put your feet up after visiting the Grand Mosque, this busy cafe inside the complex is the perfect pit-stop, serving up brunch and lunch…

  • Punjab Grill

    Sheikh Zayed Mosque Area

    The rich dishes of the Punjab are re-created here with views out onto the blue waters of the khor (creek). Get your tandoor (clay-oven) fix with chaamp…