Food & drink

Land, unpack, eat nearby and sleep: a deliberately small plan for the first day in Abu Dhabi.

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Best Sushi in Abu Dhabi: Restaurants for Every Budget

For sushi in Abu Dhabi, choose SushiArt when you want a straightforward box or casual meal, Otoro for a reasonably priced contemporary restaurant, and 99 Sushi Bar for a special occasion. The useful surprise is that the premium option has a weekday business lunch at AED199 net: choosing the right sitting can matter more than choosing the cheapest-looking restaurant. [1]

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Best Seafood Restaurants in Abu Dhabi: Where to Eat Fish and Shellfish

The best seafood restaurant in Abu Dhabi depends on whether you want to choose a whole fish, share a polished restaurant dinner, or make lunch part of a market visit. Start with Mina Zayed for the market experience, Fishmarket at the InterContinental for Thai-style cooking, and Catch at St. Regis for an occasion meal. These are three different propositions, not interchangeable price tiers.

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Best Restaurants in Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi: Where to Eat

For restaurants in Al Bateen, choose tashas for a flexible daytime meal, Alba Terrace for a Mediterranean dinner, Oak Room for steak, and Byblos Sur Mer for Lebanese sharing dishes. The important difference is timing: a marina setting does not mean every restaurant serves lunch, and the latest operator schedules narrow some familiar recommendations to evening service.

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