Who will win…?

It’s time to name the best in Abu Dhabi. Your favourite restaurants, the best brunches, the best spas, the best fitness clubs, the best music events. You’ve been voting online for the What’s On Awards 2019 since August to help us reward the capital’s best. And the majority of the winners will be announced at our awards ceremony on October 22 at the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi.

Ahead of the ceremony, we’ll be pre-awarding all the winners of the Leisure categories, as well as the categories that fall in Restaurants Under Dhs400. All the other categories will be crowned at our annual awards night, taking place this year at the glitzy Grand Hyatt. A further four categories; Indie Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Restaurant of the Year will also be awarded on the night, voted for solely by the expert What’s On team.

Fancy joining us for the party of the year? Tickets for the event are available platinumlist.

But who will win? Here’s a look at the all-important shortlist…  

Restaurants Above Dhs400

Favourite Brunch

Alba Terrace atThe Abu Dhabi EDITION

BOA Steakhouse at Eastern Mangroves Promenade

EAT.PLAY.LAUGH Brunch at Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi

Favourite Middle Eastern Restaurant

Byblos Sur Mer at InterContinental Abu Dhabi

Li Beirut at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

Ornina Restaurant at Al Bandar Abu Dhabi

Favourite Asian Restaurant

Cho Gao at Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi

Cho Gao at Marina Walk

Barfly By Buddha Bar

Favourite European Restaurant

Entrecôte Café de Paris at The Souk at Qaryat Al Beri

Stills Restaurant & Bar, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi – Yas Island

Bord Eau at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri

Favourite Indian Restaurant

Martabaan By Hemant Oberoi at Emirates Palace

Namak by Kunal Kapur at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi

Tamba Restaurant at The Hub at The Mall, World Trade Centre Abu Dhabi

Favourite Italian Restaurant

Roberto’s Abu Dhabi

Si Ristorante Italiano & Bar at Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas

Spaccanapoli Ristorante at Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi

Favourite Japanese Restaurant

99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant at Four Seasons Al Maryah Island Abu Dhabi

KOI at The Collection, St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort

Tori No Su at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

Favourite Seafood Restaurant

Aquarium Seafood Restaurant at Yas Marina

Catch Abu Dhabi at St. Regis Corniche

Fishmarket at InterContinental Abu Dhabi

Favourite Steakhouse

Entrecôte Café de Paris at The Souk at Qaryat Al Beri

JW Steakhouse at Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi

Oak Room at The Abu Dhabi EDITION

Favourite Latin American Restaurant

Chamas Churrascaria & Bar at InterContinental Abu Dhabi

Limo at Bab Al Qasr Hotel

VaKaVa Pan Latin Grill & Lounge at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

Entertainment

Favourite Bar

PJ O’Reilly’s at Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi

Roberto’s Abu Dhabi

Velocity Sports Bar at Marriott Downtown Abu Dhabi

Favourite Nightclub

ANNEX at The Abu Dhabi EDITION

ONYX Abu Dhabi

Up & Below

Favourite Ladies’ Night

Catch at St. Regis Abu Dhabi

Market Kitchen at Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi

Yas Waterworld

Favourite Concert or Festival

Andrea Bocelli Live in Abu Dhabi at du Arena

Yasalam Festival 2018 at du Arena

Yoga Fest

Favourite Sporting Event

FIFA Club World Cup 2018 at Abu Dhabi, Al Ain

Spartan Al Ain Zoo Race 2019

Special Olympics at Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi

Favourite Attraction

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi at Yas Island

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

Yas Waterworld

Food Concept

Favourite Café

Café Mandarina

Jones the Grocer at Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi Downtown

Shakespeare and Co. Yas Mall

Favourite Healthy Eating Restaurant

Nolu’s Downtown at Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island

ONO Poke

Zest at The Club

Favourite Business Lunch

Jones the Grocer at Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi Downtown

Mosaic Lebanese Restaurant

Roberto’s Abu Dhabi

Favourite Pub Grub

Belgian Café at Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi Yas Island

PJ O’Reilly’s at Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi

The Club Bar at The Club

Favourite Afternoon Tea

Le Café at Emirates Palace

Majlis Saadiyat at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort

Observation Deck at 300, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

Favourite All Day Dining

Jing Asia at Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi – Yas Island

Khayal at Marriott Hotel Al Forsan Abu Dhabi

Sofra BLD at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

What’s On Abu Dhabi Awards 2019, Tuesday October 22. whatson.ae/abudhabi

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