Cantonese
Hakkasan
The Emirates Palace's glamorous Cantonese room — dim sum, silver-cod and the crowd to match.
About Abu Dhabi
A calmer, more considered alternative to Dubai — home to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Ferrari World on Yas Island. The Corniche beaches are among the region's finest.
Things to do
- ✦ Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- ✦ Louvre Abu Dhabi
- ✦ Corniche cycle path
- ✦ Emirates Palace afternoon tea
Excursions we love
- ✦ Ferrari World
- ✦ Warner Bros World
- ✦ Yas Waterworld
- ✦ Empty Quarter desert
Featured hotels in Abu Dhabi
★★★★★
Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Waterfront resort with direct theme-park access on Yas Island.
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★★★★★
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
Low-rise barefoot luxury on Saadiyat's protected beach.
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★★★★★
The Abu Dhabi EDITION — Rotana Saadiyat
Modern beachfront escape with panoramic sea views.
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Where to eat
Top restaurants in Abu Dhabi
Our advisors' shortlist of the tables worth planning a trip around — from heritage local kitchens to Michelin-starred destination dining.
Italian
Talea by Antonio Guida
St. Regis Saadiyat's beachfront Italian from the Michelin-starred Milan chef.
Tuscan
Villa Toscana
The St. Regis's antique-filled Tuscan trattoria — the pasta bar and truffle menu are the reason to go.
Steakhouse
Butcher & Still
1920s Chicago-style steakhouse at the Four Seasons — the porterhouse and bone marrow are legendary.
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