Looking for brilliant Indian food in Abu Dhabi? There are loads of fantastic options across the capital, but if it’s something new you’re after, get ready for The Crossing at W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island. The Dubai restaurant is partnering with the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) for a special restaurant takeover.
The Crossing pop-up will be held during the 22nd edition of IIFA. (The awards are happening on Yas Island at Etihad Arena.) You’ll be able to check out The Crossing restaurant takeover at W Abu Dhabi’s recently relaunched Indian restaurant: Angar.
You can enjoy the dinner menu from Monday May 30 to Wednesday June 1 from 6pm to 11pm; or opt for the lunch menu from Thursday June 2 to Saturday June 4 from 12.30pm to 2pm.
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The Crossing is all about blending cultures and shared experiences on the subcontinent, hence the name. The recently opened Dubai outpost is located at The H Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road. The menu revives lost recipes with shared plates of classic Indian comfort food and contemporary drinks.
Wondering what’s on the menu during the takeover? First up, sink your teeth into mutton pulao, walima korma, kalimpong dumplings, creamy chicken makhani malai, dal moradabad with pakwaan crisps and malaiyo: a sweet winter dish made with milk foam and honey brittle. There will also be specially curated mixed drinks designed around Bollywood and IIFA. Sounds fancy.
IIFA is one of the most viewed Indian film awards shows and the biggest global Indian media event. IIFA 2022 will see Bollywood megastars Salman Khan, Riteish Deshmukh and Maniesh Paul as Masters of Ceremony for the two-day event on Yas Island.
And everyone can enjoy a bit of Bollywood glamour at The Crossing restaurant takeover as well as at a number of themed parties happening in celebration of IIFA.
May 30-Jun1, 6pm-11pm; Jun 2-4, 12.30pm-2pm. W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, marriott.com (02 656 0000).
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