Last night, in the glow of W Abu Dhabi — Yas Island’s sparkling roof, we were joined by 500 of Abu Dhabi’s own bright stars for a ceremony announcing the What’s On Awards Abu Dhabi 2023 winners. And we don’t like to brag, but, it’s a pretty big deal — widely recognised as the city’s most important leisure and entertainment award ceremony. Here are the Highly Commended Award winners…
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Pizza – Sole
Highly Commended Pizza: SOLE, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Italian Over 400 – Marco
Highly Commended Italian Restaurant: Marcos Italian, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Seafood – Fishmarket
Highly Commended Seafood Restaurant: Fishmarket, InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Steakhouse – Rays
Highly Commended Steakhouse: Rays Grill, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Afternoon tea – Majilis
Highly Commended Afternoon Tea: Majlis Lobby Lounge, Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Cafe – Dots cafe
Highly Commended Cafe: Dots Cafe
Healthy restaurant – Market
Highly Commended Healthy Restaurant: Market at Edition, The Abu Dhabi Edition
Brunch – The Foundry
Highly Commended Brunch Under Dhs400: The Foundry, Southern Sun Hotel Abu Dhabi
Middle Eastern Restaurant – Mosaic
Highly Commended Middle Eastern Restaurant Under Dhs400: Mosaic Restaurant Muroor Street
Sporting event – Falcon Daman
Highly Commended Sporting Event: Falcon Daman Series By Abu Dhabi Cycling 2022
Happy Hour – Velocity
Highly Commended Happy Hour: Velocity, Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi
Beach hotel – Bab Al Qasr
Highly Commended Beach Hotel: Bab Al Qasr
Grape and cheese – UVA
Highly Commended Grape and Cheese Night: Uva Wine Bar & Lounge, Marriott Hotel Al Forsan
Bar -The Warehouse Wine
Highly Commended Bar: The Warehouse Wine & Tapas Bar, Pearl Rotana Capital Centre
Luxury staycation – Jumeirah
Highly Commended Staycation: Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
Mediterranean resraurant – Grills at chillo
Highly Commended Mediterranean Restaurant Under Dhs400: Grills@ChillO, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche
Outdoor bar – Iris
Highly Commended Outdoor Bar: Iris
Evening Brunch – The Library
Highly Commended Evening Brunch: Library Bar, The Abu Dhabi Edition
Daycation – Saadiyat
Highly Commended Daycation: Saadiyat Beach Club
Indian restaurant – Mynt
Highly Commended Indian Restaurant Under Dhs400: MYNT Indian Cuisine Restaurant
Business Lunch – LPM
Highly Commended Business Lunch: LPM Restaurant & Bar
Ladies Night – Art Lounge
Highly Commended Ladies Night: Art Lounge, Louvre Abu Dhabi
Japanese Restaurtant over 400 – Niri
Highly Commended Japanese Restaurant: Niri Restaurant and Bar
Attraction – West Bay radisson
Highly Commended Attraction: West Bay, Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
Italian Restaurant Larte
Highly Commended Italian Restaurant Under Dhs400: Larte Ristorante
Pub Grub – coopers
Highly Commended Pub Grub: Coopers Bar & Restaurant, Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
Concert – Hype
Highly Commended Concert: Hype Festival at W Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Spa – Zen
Highly Commended Spa: Zen the Spa, Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas
Middle eastern – Beirut
Highly Commended Middle Eastern Restaurant: Beirut Sur Mer
Indian over 400 – Bollywood Bronx
Highly Commended Indian Restaurant: The Bollywood Bronx
Mediterranean – Dining in the dark
Highly Commended European Restaurant: Fresh Basil, Dining In The Dark, Bab Al Qasr
Brunch over 400 – Directors club
Highly Commended Brunch: The Directors Club, The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton
Latin american – Amerigos
Highly Commended Latin American Restaurant: Amerigos, Park Inn by Radisson Abu Dhabi
Asian Restaurant – Li Jiang
Highly Commended Asian Restaurant: Li Jiang, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
All Day dining – Saddle
Highly Commended All-Day Dining Restaurant: Saddle
Sundowner spot – The Overlook
Highly Commended Sundowner Spot: The Overlook, The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton
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