In pics: The Winners of the What's On Abu Dhabi Awards 2026
The winners have been revealed…
The What’s On Abu Dhabi Awards is the largest food and entertainment industry awards in the UAE – and the only one voted for entirely by the public. Every year it shines a light on the restaurants, bars, attractions, and experiences that genuinely define life in this city: the brunch that has regulars booking months ahead, the spa that actually lives up to the hype, the newcomer that had people talking from its first week of service.
Swipe through the gallery to see your winners…
Favourite Spa - Away Spa, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island
Favourite Luxury Staycation - Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
Favourite Beach Hotel - InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Favourite Pool and Beach - Café del Mar Beach Club Abu Dhabi
Favourite Bar - Jazz Bar, Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
Favourite Sundowner Spot - The Overlook, The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton
Favourite Ladies' Night - Siddharta Lounge by Buddha-Bar
Favourite Sports Bar - Crafty Fox, Yas Links
Favourite Concert, Festival or Family Show - Yasalam After-Race Concerts & After-Parties 2025
Favourite Sporting Event - Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025
Favourite Attraction - Adrenark Adventure
Favourite Afternoon Tea - Infinity Lounge, Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi
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Favourite Café - Beverly Café
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Favourite Business Lunch - Mosaic Restaurant – Al Najda
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Favourite Pub Grub - The Club Bar, The Club Abu Dhabi
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Favourite Burger - Hunter & Barrel
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Favourite Breakfast - Oléa, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
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Favourite Brunch: Independent - Valgerand Nordic Grill
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Favourite Brunch: Hotel - Sofra bld, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
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Favourite Casual All-Day Dining Restaurant - Nalu Restaurant
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Favourite Casual Asian Restaurant - KAIZU
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Favourite Casual Italian Restaurant - Il Forno
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Favourite Casual Mediterranean Restaurant - Ilios Restaurant & Beach Club
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Favourite Casual Middle Eastern Restaurant - Mosaic Restaurant – Al Muroor
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Favourite Casual Steakhouse Restaurant - Teatro
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Favourite Fine Dining All-Day Dining Restaurant - Villa Sélène, Yas Links Abu Dhabi
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Favourite Fine Dining Asian Restaurant - Shang Palace, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
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Favourite Fine Dining Indian Restaurant - Namak, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
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Favourite Fine Dining Italian Restaurant - Totó Restaurant Abu Dhabi
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Favourite Fine Dining Mediterranean Restaurant - West Bay Lounge, Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche
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Favourite Fine Dining Middle Eastern Restaurant - Mazaj Bab Al Bahr, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi
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Favourite Fine Dining Seafood Restaurant - Catch at St. Regis, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
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Favourite Fine Dining Steakhouse Restaurant - Entrecôte Café de Paris
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What's On Chef of the Year - Supoj Jeenmahun, Sontaya Abu Dhabi, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
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What's On Newcomer of the Year - Novikov Abu Dhabi
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What's On Restaurant of the Year - Sand & Koal, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental
What's On Homegrown Restaurant of the Year - Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori Abu Dhabi
The 2026 version of the event took place last night, and here are the pics of the amazing winners… because if there are no photos, did it even happen?
