Are you a foodie who is always on the hunt for new cuisines to try? Visit Yas Bay Waterfront for a tantalising taste experience like no other. Home to over 12 licensed restaurants, bars and lounges, you’ll be spoilt for choice with delicacies from across the globe. Here are some top spots you don’t want to miss.
Savour the flavours of the French Riviera at Paradiso Abu Dhabi
If you love your food to be served as an experience, then this gourmet restaurant is for you. With featured dishes inspired by specialties from Nice, Italy and the Mediterranean, you’re in for a treat. Enjoy creamy pasta, cheesy pizzas with unique toppings, punchy salads and signature desserts including luscious tiramisu Paradiso. Finish off with a drink on the extensive, sun-drenched terrace before the sun sets.
Open Mon-Fri noon-midnight (dinner), Sat-Sun noon-2am (lunch and dinner). The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi (050 437 2869).
Enjoy fresh flavours at La Carnita Abu Dhabi
If you’re after a Mexican dining experience, then La Carnita Abu Dhabi is the place to be. Tuck into moreish tacos with tasty dips, quesadillas and polish off your meal with decadent churros. Next, head to the cosy outdoor terrace overlooking Yas Bay Waterfront. Enjoy good music and sip on an authentic Mexican beverage from the bar’s wide selection.
Open Mon-Thurs 6pm-2am (dinner), Fri 1pm-x, Sat-Sun noon-3am (lunch and dinner). The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi (50 185 8068).
Enjoy a taste of India with Zeera by Buddha-Bar
Looking for an exquisite Indian-inspired dining experience then look no further than Zeera. A part of the famed Trilogy by Buddha-Bar, this culinary hotspot is a must-visit for a variety of exquisite dishes delivering an explosion of flavours with every bite. Both vegetarians and meat lovers will be satisfied with mouthwatering delights including Beetroot Kebabs, Duck and Cranberry Chaat, Peri Peri Tiger Prawns and Tandoori Portobello served with apricot and ginger chutney. Enjoy your meal alongside a sip of spirited signature drinks with a modern Indian ambience.
Open Mon-Sun: 6pm – 2am, Mon-Thurs last food order 12:45am, Fri-Sat: 1am, drinks last order 1:30 for every day. The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi (050 402 2283).
Feast on quality meats and produce at Hunter & Barrel Abu Dhabi
Visit Hunter and Barrel Abu Dhabi for an unforgettable dining experience in a rustic and artisanal atmosphere. Renowned for their coal grill, here you can find fresh meat, poultry and seafood dishes complete with an irresistibly smoky charred finish. Carnivores won’t want to miss the fire grilled steaks or the braised lamb shoulder cooked in garlic and rosemary, while seafood fanatics are bound to fall for the lobster fettucine featuring fresh handmade pasta and creamy bisque sauce. Finish up the evening while grooving to the music and sipping on aged, crafted beverages complemented by spectacular waterfront views.
Open Sun-Thurs: 11:30am – 12am (lunch and dinner), Fri-Sat: 11:30am – 1am (lunch and dinner). The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi (02 886 8299).
Grab some Japanese street eats at Akiba Dori
Stop by Akiba Dori for lip-smacking dishes and Instagrammable interiors. This hip back-alley eatery delivers modern takes on Japanese street food. Dive into one-of-a-kind Tokyo-style Neapolitan pizzas with moreish toppings or sample other signature dishes including fragrant tuna tacos, tsukune (Japanese meatballs) or Akiba sliders (juicy mini cheeseburgers). Yum.
Open daily, noon-midnight. The Pier, Yas Bay Waterfront, Abu Dhabi (02 886 8988).
