What’s On previews the coveted What’s On Awards Abu Dhabi 2014 which awards the best restaurants in Abu Dhabi, as well as leisure and entertainment.

The best in leisure, entertainment and dining awards, as voted for by you, will be celebrated in Abu Dhabi on October 20, during a glamorous party at the St Regis on Saadiyat Island.

Following months of voting, during which the public in their droves let their voice be heard via our website, the shortlist of winners have been announced for the most illustrious of the awards. Other awards have already been given out, details of which can be found at the end of this list.

What’s On will, of course, bring you all the latest reaction and images from the event first thing Tuesday morning.

ABU DHABI SHORTLISTED OUTLETS – winners announced on October 20

FAVOURITE BRITISH RESTAURANT
– Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
– Scott’s, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

FAVOURITE BRUNCH
– Giornotte, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
– Nahaam, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
– Sevilla, Al Raha Beach Hotel

FAVOURITE BUSINESS LUNCH
– Frankie’s Italian Restaurant & Bar, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
– Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel
– Zuma, Sowwah Square

FAVOURITE CAFÉ
– Café Bateel, Nation Towers
– Leopold’s of London, The Galleria
– The One

FAVOURITE CHINESE RESTAURANT
– Hakkasan, Emirates Palace
– Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel
– The Noodle House

FAVOURITE FRENCH RESTAURANT
– Bord Eau, Shangri-La Hotel
– Brasserie Angélique, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
– Le Beaujolais, Mercure Centre Hotel

FAVOURITE HEALTHY EATING RESTAURANT
– BiteRite Restro Café
– Hanoi Naturally
– Nathalie’s

FAVOURITE INDIAN RESTAURANT
– Avasa, The Collection
– Spice Mela, Rosewood Abu Dhabi
– Ushna, Souk Qaryat Al Beri

FAVOURITE INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT
– Fairways, Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
– Rosewater, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
– Vasco’s, Hilton Abu Dhabi

FAVOURITE ITALIAN RESTAURANT
– Bocca, Hilton Abu Dhabi
– Porto Bello, Grand Millennium Al Wahda
– Spaccanapoli, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi

FAVOURITE JAPANESE RESTAURANT
– Koi, The Collection
– Tori No Su, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
– Zuma, Sowwah Square

FAVOURITE MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT
– Barouk, Crowne Plaza Yas Island
– Li Beirut, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
– Sambusek, Rosewood Abu Dhabi

FAVOURITE MODERN EUROPEAN RESTAURANT
– Azur, Al Raha Beach Hotel
– Beach House, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas
– Catalan, Rosewood Abu Dhabi

FAVOURITE PAN-ASIAN RESTAURANT
– Cho Gao Asian Experience, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi
– Li Jiang, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
– Toshi, Grand Millennium Al Wahda

FAVOURITE PUB GRUB
– Hemingway’s, Hilton Abu Dhabi
– McGettigan’s, Al Raha Beach Hotel
– Porter’s Pub, Grand Millennium Al Wahda

FAVOURITE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
– Fishmarket, InterContinental Abu Dhabi
– Sayad, Emirates Palace
– Scott’s, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

FAVOURITE STEAKHOUSE & GRILL
– 55 & 5th The Grill, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
– BOA Steakhouse, Eastern Mangroves Promenade
– The Foundry, Southern Sun Abu Dhabi

FAVOURITE THAI RESTAURANT
– Benjarong, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
– Pachaylen, Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara
– Silk & Spice, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

FAVOURITE THE AMERICAS RESTAURANT
– Amerigos, Park Inn by Radisson, Abu Dhabi Yas Island
– Caramel Restaurant & Lounge, The Collection
– Chamas, InterContinental Abu Dhabi

FAVOURITE BAR
– Iris, Yas Marina
– Jazz Bar & Dining, Hilton Abu Dhabi
– Porter’s Pub, Grand Millennium Al Wahda

FAVOURITE DAY OUT
– Ferrari World
– Wadi Adventure
– Yas Waterworld

FAVOURITE DJ
– Chris Delaney
– DJ Angelo
– Natalie Brogan

FAVOURITE LADIES’ NIGHT
– Jazz Bar & Dining, Hilton Abu Dhabi
– The Yacht Club, InterContinental Abu Dhabi
– Y Bar, Yas Island Rotana

FAVOURITE MUSIC EVENT
– Justin Timberlake, du Arena, Yas Island
– Rihanna, du Arena, Yas Island
– The Rolling Stones, du Arena, Yas Island

FAVOURITE NIGHTCLUB
– Cinnabar, Hilton Abu Dhabi
– Liquid Rain by Mai Café, Aloft Abu Dhabi
– O1NE, Yas Island

FAVOURITE SPORTING EVENT
– Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship
– Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
– Mubadala World Tennis Championship

ABU DHABI PRE-AWARDED WINNERS

LEISURE

FAVOURITE FITNESS CLUB
Al Wahda Health Club

FAVOURITE SPA
Chi, The Spa

FAVOURITE SPORT & OUTDOOR
Al Forsan International Sports Resort

FAVOURITE NAIL BAR
Tips & Toes

FAVOURITE HAIR SALON
BeDashing

RESTAURANTS

FAVOURITE BRUNCH (BELOW DHS400)
Jing Asia, Crowne Plaza Yas Island

FAVOURITE BUSINESS LUNCH (BELOW DHS400)
Market Kitchen, Le Royal Méridien

FAVOURITE CAFÉ (BELOW DHS400)
Le Café, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

FAVOURITE MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT (BELOW DHS400)
Marakesh, Millennium Corniche Hotel

FAVOURITE CHINESE RESTAURANT (BELOW DHS400)
Shanghai Surprise, Al Diar Capital Hotel

FAVOURITE FRENCH RESTAURANT (BELOW DHS400)
Trader Vic’s, Al Ain Rotana

FAVOURITE INDIAN RESTAURANT (BELOW DHS400)
Biryani Pot

FAVOURITE INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT (BELOW DHS400)
Choices, Yas Island

FAVOURITE ITALIAN RESTAURANT (BELOW DHS400)
Carluccio’s

FAVOURITE JAPANESE RESTAURANT (BELOW DHS400)
Sushi Central

FAVOURITE MODERN EUROPEAN RESTAURANT (BELOW DHS400)
Bravo, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort

FAVOURITE PAN-ASIAN RESTAURANT (BELOW DHS400)
Royal Orchid, Hilton Abu Dhabi

FAVOURITE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT (BELOW DHS400)
Red Lobster

FAVOURITE THE AMERICAS RESTAURANT (BELOW DHS400)
Burger Bureau