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Local Restaurants
Top 20 Local Restaurants in Abu Dhabi [2025]
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Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe
5.0
/5
9 reviews
Middle Eastern Cuisine
From QAR 148.00
24.5 km from downtown
Address: The Fountains, Yas Mall - Yas Island - YS1 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Paella Platter (66 recommendations) | Open for over 10 years
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The food was amazing and the price was great! Aditya's recommendations were great too!! The Prawn Fried Rice was very very delicious.
Delicious Emirati food, we tried the signature seafood platter which is highly recommended for Asian taste buds.
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Al Mrzab Traditional Restaurant
5.0
/5
5 reviews
Halal
From QAR 119.00
Abu Dhabi City Center | 2.4 km from downtown
Address: Airport Road, behind the National Theatre - Abu Dhabi
No.17 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Abu Dhabi
Highlights:
Traditional Middle Eastern decor, specializing in Emirati cuisine
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Food x Food x Food
One of the special restaurant in Abu Dhabi .. I just finished eating my lunch where we all enjoyed the taste .. the Biryani is very tasty .. the salad are nice as well ..
are u visiting Abu Dhabi? Then keep this restaurant in your list .. won’t regret it
The restaurant is decorated in traditional Khaleeji style and has both regular seating and cabana seating for privacy.
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Byblos Sur Mer
5.0
/5
6 reviews
Middle Eastern Cuisine
From QAR 185.00
Abu Dhabi City Center | 4 km from downtown
Address: F84H+4HJ InterContinental - King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St - Al Bateen - Abu Dhabi
Highlights:
Authentic Lebanese restaurant with a terrace overlooking the beautiful marina
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This is the best Lebanese food in Abu Dhabi and they won the Abu Dhabi Michelin Award as the best restaurant in Abu Dhabi. The decoration from inside is very beautiful and the indoor and outdoor space is huge.
The interior is very beautiful, the terrace restaurant also offers views of the pier, the dishes are exquisite, highly recommended
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LI BEIRUT
4.6
/5
20 reviews
From QAR 282.00
Abu Dhabi Corniche | 4.7 km from downtown
Address: Podium Level 1 West - Corniche St - الشرقي - Abu Dhabi
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Restaurants for Views & Experiences
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A famous local Lebanese restaurant overlooking the bay
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A very classy restaurant with a very cozy atmosphere and an extraordinary view of the bay, especially during the day when dining on the terrace is even better.. Delicious and authentic food with a beautiful view
good discovery
I discovered the cuisine of Lebanon that I did not know. really very good. the only negative is that there are a lot of dishes with a supplement to pay even if you are half board.
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Almayass Abu Dhabi
5.0
/5
5 reviews
Asian Cuisine
From QAR 285.00
4.5 km from downtown
Address: The Galleria Mall, Section D L1-Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Highlights:
Elegant, chic seaside restaurant featuring Armenian cuisine
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This restaurant is perfect. The relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff invite you to enjoy. The location on the seaside promenade is beautiful, especially at sunset.
Beautiful restaurant with sea view, recommended hummus with veal
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Kamoon restaurant
5.0
/5
5 reviews
Western-style
From QAR 195.00
Abu Dhabi Corniche | 4.9 km from downtown
Address: Corniche Rd Located In Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Restaurants for Views & Experiences
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Authentic Arabian food with a captivating aroma of spices
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The terrace is very comfortable, with a breeze and a view
This is the best restaurant I've ever eaten in Abi Dhabi. It is said that the restaurant's Jurabi Sabi is wonderful. Every dish is indeed very exquisite. Although the portion is a little bit, the taste is really amazing.
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Beirut Sur Mer Restaurant
5.0
/5
6 reviews
Middle Eastern Cuisine
From QAR 199.00
9.2 km from downtown
Address: Jacques Chirac St - Al Sa'DiyatCultural - Cultural District - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
No.4 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Abu Dhabi
Highlights:
A famous local Lebanese restaurant with views of the beach at night
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Very good restaurant! Great service, great food! The boss is also very warm and handsome! Right on the beach, the view is also very good!
The environment is clean and sanitary, the food is exquisite and delicious, and there is a sea view
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Grand Beirut
5.0
/5
5 reviews
Western-style
From QAR 223.00
4.5 km from downtown
Address: Galleria Mall, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Highlights:
An authentic Middle Eastern restaurant with a beautiful design
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It is a relatively authentic specialty food and a good place to experience local life
The atmosphere was great, the food was delicious and we had a great meal
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9
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Al Dhafra Restaurant
4.0
/5
5 reviews
Middle Eastern Cuisine
From QAR 72.00
Abu Dhabi Corniche | 4.9 km from downtown
Address: G96G+25Q - Corniche St - Al Zahiyah - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Highlights:
A famous local restaurant with 30 years of history and excellent seafood
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The interior decoration of the store is a mix of cutting-edge fashionable Arabic style, fused with traditional Islamic exotic totems. You can try the wine produced in Lebanon.
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Dahab Restaurant & Lounge
5.0
/5
5 reviews
Middle Eastern Cuisine
From QAR 119.00
Abu Dhabi City Center | 10.4 km from downtown
Address: Hilton Capital Grand Hotel, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Highlights:
Magnificent palace decor, featuring Lebanese cuisine
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Their food is delicious, from appetizers to main courses, the kebabs are my favorite
Great atmosphere, friendly and welcoming staff, delicious authentic food
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