Discreet daytime dining: Where to eat in Abu Dhabi if you're not fasting this Ramadan
The Holy Month is expected to commence around May 17 – here’s our annual list of restaurants that will serve during daylight hours in the capital
Cho Gao Marina Walk
The pan-Asian outlet at the InterCon will be operating normal opening hours during the Holy Month.
InterContinental, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi Thur to Fri noon to 2am, Sat to Wed noon to 1am. Tel: (800) 423463. Taxi: InterContinental. dining-intercontinental-ad.ae
Carluccio’s
There are several branches of the Italian chain in the capital, and two are open during the day this Ramadan – one in the Eastern Mangroves Promenade and another in The Galleria. Opening hours in the mangroves are 8am to 11pm, while The Galleria branch is open daily 10am to 11pm. They’re also serving a special menu with dishes such as lamb shank available.
Various locations including Eastern Mangroves Promenade, Salam Street, Abu Dhabi, daily 8am to 11pm. Tel: (02) 4413814. Taxi: Eastern Mangroves Promenade. carluccios.com
Aqua
The Rosewood’s all-day dining outlet will be serving breakfast and lunch and also brunch on Fridays, from 1pm to 4.30pm.
Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, Sat to Thur 6.30am to 10.30am, noon to 3.30pm. Tel: (02) 8135550. Taxi: Rosewood Abu Dhabi. rosewood.com
Loca
The upmarket Mexican outlet on Al Maryah Island will be serving food all day during Ramadan.
The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, daily noon to 2am. Tel: (02) 5823639. Taxi: The Galleria. locauae.com
Cho Gao
Hungry diners can visit the pan-Asian outlet in the heart of the city daily from noon.
Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi, daily noon to 1am. Tel: (02) 6166261. Taxi: Crowne Plaza. ichotelsgroup.com
Pepper
The Novotel’s all-day dining restaurant will be open, serving a breakfast and lunch buffet.
Novotel Abu Dhabi, Al Bustan, Al Aman, Abu Dhabi, Sun to Thur 6.30am to 10.30am, Fri and Sat 6.30am to 11am, daily noon to 3pm. Tel: (02) 5016086. Taxi: Novotel Al Bustan. novotel.com
Sho Cho
A stalwart of the capital’s dining scene, Japanese outlet Sho Cho is also open for lunch during the Ramadan period.
Souk Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, Sun to Thur noon to 3.30pm, 6pm to 2.45am, Fri and Sat noon to 2.45am. Tel: (02) 5581117. Taxi: Souk Qaryat Al Beri. soukqaryatalberi.com
Flooka
The Middle Eastern seafood outlet will be open during the day over the next few weeks.
Eastern Mangroves Promenade, Abu Dhabi, daily noon to midnight. Tel: (02) 4418244. Taxi: Eastern Mangroves. flooka.com
Jones The Grocer
The popular Aussie café chain is also serving during the day this Ramadan at four of its outlets. The Khalidiyah branch is open for dine-in from 10am to 1am, and Al Raha, Al Muneera and Al Mamoura branches from 8am to 1am.
Various locations including Pearl Plaza Tower, Al Khalidiyah, Abu Dhabi, daily 10am to 1am. Tel: (02) 6395883. Taxi: opposite BMW Showroom. jonesthegrocer.com
Spaccanapoli
Fancy Italian? The Crowne Plaza outlet, famous for its metre-long pizza, will be serving lunch and dinner during Ramadan.
Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi, daily noon to 11pm. Tel: (02) 6166261. Taxi: Crowne Plaza. ichotelsgroup.com
The Club
Abu Dhabi’s British Club has several outlets open during the day, including Zest, Pool And Beach, The Wharf, The Family Hub and The Vista.
Mina Port, Abu Dhabi. Tel: (02) 6731111. Taxi: British Club. the-club.com
Zuma
The Japanese restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner during the Holy Month, but won’t be serving brunch on Fridays – it’ll offer an a la carte menu instead.
The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, Sat to Thur noon to 3.30pm, Sat to Wed 7pm to midnight, Thur and Fri 7pm to 1am, Fri 12.30pm to 4pm. Tel: (02) 4015900. Taxi: The Galleria, Al Maryah Island. zumarestaurant.com
Nahaam
The poolside international restaurant will welcome diners during the day over Ramadan.
Jumeirah At Etihad Towers, Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi, daily 11am to 11pm. Tel: (02) 8115888. Taxi: Jumeirah At Etihad Towers. jumeirah.com
Bice
The fancy Italian at Etihad Towers will be open for breakfast and lunch as well as the usual dinner.
Jumeirah At Etihad Towers, Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi, daily 9am to 3pm, 7pm to 11.30pm. Tel: (02) 8115888. Taxi: Jumeirah At Etihad Towers. jumeirah.com
Tamarind
A café opposite Adnec with a diverse menu, it’s serving a breakfast buffet every morning from 6.30am and a la carte lunch from 12.30pm.
Centro Capital Arjaan, Embassies District, Abu Dhabi, daily 6.30am to 10.30am, 12.30pm to 10pm. Tel: (02) 4954444. Taxi: near Adnec. rotana.com
Dai Pai Dong
The What’s On Award-winner will be open for lunch but will be serving set menus only; it won’t offer an a la carte menu – you can order the Dhs88 all-you-can-eat dim sum menu or the business lunch menu. They’ll still be offering their Saturday Yum Cha brunch as well for Dhs188.
Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, Sun to Fri noon to 3pm, Sat noon to 4pm. Tel: (02) 8135550. Taxi: Rosewood Abu Dhabi. rosewood.com
Observation Deck At 300
Fans of afternoon tea can still take in great views of the Abu Dhabi skyline during Ramadan. It’s open daily from 10am.
Jumeirah At Etihad Towers, Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi, daily 10am to 7pm. Tel: (02) 8115888. Taxi: Jumeirah At Etihad Towers. jumeirah.com
Roberto’s
The high-end Italian on Al Maryah is serving a business lunch during the Holy Month.
The Galleria, Abu Dhabi, daily noon to 4pm. Tel: (02) 6279009. Taxi: Maryah Island. robertos.ae
Frankie’s Italian Restaurant & Bar
The Fairmont’s Italian is another outlet opening to serve those of you not fasting during the Holy Month. It’ll be serving its usual menu at lunch time.
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Bain Al Jessrain, Abu Dhabi, daily noon to 3pm. Tel: (02) 6543238. Taxi: Fairmont. fairmont.com
Choices
The all-day dining outlet on Yas Island is a former What’s On Awards winner and will be serving during the day this Holy Month.
Yas Rotana, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, daily from 6am. Tel: (02) 6564000. Taxi: Yas Rotana
Aquarius
The poolside outlet on Yas Island is also serving during the day this Holy Month.
Yas Rotana, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, daily from 11am to 9pm. Tel: (02) 6564000. Taxi: Yas Rotana
Shakespeare and Co.
The quirky café brand has three branches serving during the day – the one at the Souq Central Market, and two more at Guardian Towers and on Saadiyat Island.
Various locations including Souq Central Market, Airport Road, Abu Dhabi, daily from sunset, Dhs99. Tel: (02) 6399626. Taxi: WTC Mall. shakespeareandco.ae
Arabesque
If you’re in the Garden City and looking to refuel, you can head to this all-day dining outlet in the Danat.
Danat Al Ain Resort, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, daily 6.30am to 11am, 12.30pm to 3pm. Tel: (03) 7046174. Taxi: Danat Al Ain Resort. mcgettigans.com
Sportsman’s Arms
The pub in Zayed Sports City will also be open, serving breakfast and lunch, as well as its usual traditional weekend roast from Friday to Sunday.
Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, daily from 8am. Tel: (02) 4034235. Taxi: Zayed Sports City. sportsmanszsc.com
Circo
The award-winning Italian will also be operating normal opening hours during Ramadan this year.
InterContinental, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, Sun to Thur noon to 3.30pm, 7pm to 11.30pm, Fri noon to 4pm, 7pm to 11.30pm, Sat noon to 11.30pm. Tel: (800) 423463. Taxi: InterContinental. dining-intercontinental-ad.ae
Horizon
Another all-day dining restaurant that will be serving, you can expect a buffet of international and Middle Eastern dishes here.
Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana, Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi, daily 6.30am to 10.30am, 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Tel: (02) 6570000. Taxi: Khalidiya Palace. rotana.com
Azur
The Italian restaurant in Al Raha is also serving during the day this Holy Month, from 12.30pm.
Al Raha Beach Hotel, Al Raha, Abu Dhabi, daily 12.30pm to midnight. Tel: (02) 5080555. Taxi: Al Raha Beach Hotel. alrahabeach.danathotels.com
Latest Recipe
The all-day dining restaurant at Le Meridien will serve a buffet for lunch and breakfast.
Le Méridien, Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi, daily 6am to 11am, 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Tel: (02) 6446666. Taxi: Le Méridien. lemeridienabudhabi.com
Flavours
The Sheraton’s all-day dining outlet will also be serving a buffet for brekkie and for lunch.
Sheraton Abu Dhabi, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi, 6am to 11am, 12.30pm to 3.30pm. Tel: (02) 6773333. Taxi: Sheraton Corniche. sheratonabudhabihotel.com
Cafe 302
The modern cafe in downtown will be serving a buffet breakfast followed by an a la carte lunch menu from noon.
Al Maha Arjaan By Rotana, Al Danah, Abu Dhabi, 6am to 11pm. Tel: (02) 6106666. Taxi: Hamdan Street. rotana.com
Coopers
The Park Rotana’s pub is open every day, and is serving items from a special breakfast menu, followed by an a la carte lunch menu.
Park Rotana, Al Matar, Abu Dhabi, daily 10am to 3am. Tel: (02) 6573333. Taxi: Near Khalifa Park. rotana.com
Nectar
Situated in yoga and pilates studio Bodytree, you can get smoothies, fresh juices and snacks daily during the Holy Month.
Bodytree Studio, Al Khalidiyah, Abu Dhabi, Sun to Thur 9am to 7pm, Sat 11.30am to 7pm. Tel: (02) 4434448. Taxi: turn right onto Street 11. bodytreestudio.com, lifeisnectar.com
Chamas
Meat lovers can dine at the churrascaria outlet as per usual – it’s open daily during the Holy Month.
InterContinental, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, Sat to Tues 6pm to 11.30pm, Wed to Fri 6pm to midnight. Tel: (800) 423463. Taxi: InterContinental. dining-intercontinental-ad.ae
Villa Toscana
The fancy Italian off the Corniche has a business lunch deal that will run throughout the Holy Month.
St Regis Abu Dhabi, Nation Towers, Abu Dhabi, Sun to Thur noon to 3pm, Dhs80 to Dhs105. Tel: (02) 6944444. Taxi: St Regis, Corniche. stregisabudhabi.com
For more about Abu Dhabi straight to your newsfeed, follow us on Facebook
