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| Room Service | Best delivery service (so not strictly eating out!)- Room Service will deliver food from hundreds of restaurants across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. www.roomservice.ae |
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| Hankook | Hankook is the capital's only Korean restaurant. Hard to track down but worth it for their fiery bibimbap soup. Behind Golden Motor Mobile Shop, Defence Road (11th Street), Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi. 02 6423399 |
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| Marroush | Abu Dhabi seems to have almost as many Lebanese cafes as Beirut and this is one of the best. Top notch shawarmas, fattoush and falafels which you must try. Behind Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, Corniche Abu Dhabi. 02 6441419 |
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| Chappan Bhog | A South Indian favorite. It's cheap, clean and serves up some amazing vegeratarian curries. Behind Adnoc building, Salem Street, Abu Dhabi. 02 6778864 |
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| Rodeo Drill | A premium steakhouse with gentleman's club atmosphere - the food is of particularly high quality, the venue is excellent and the service faultless. Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers 02 6443000 |
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| Trader Vic's | One of Abu Dhabi's long-standing favourite restaurants. World-famous cocktails andf tantalising French Polynesian dishes. Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers 02 6443000 |
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| Hanoi | Tasty Vietnamese food at great prices. Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi. 02 6261112 |
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| Heroes Diner | A buzzing sports bar, Heroes is nearly always heaving and an ideal place to catch the football. Their pub fare is tasty and portions are generous. Crowne Plaza 02 6210000 |
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| Indian Palace | Fiery Indian food and portions are generous offering good value for money at this unassuming restaraunt. Opp ADNOC, Al Salam St. 02 6448777 |
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| Havana Cafe | Stunning views and relaxed alfresco dining. The international menu has something for everyone, and Havana transforms into a vibrant dinner venue as the sun goes down. Breakwater 02 6810044 |
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| BiCE | Modern Italian cooking with a touch of romance. Low lighting and flickering candles provide an intimate atmosphere. Hilton Abu Dhabi 02 6811900 |
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| Pearls & Caviar | Dining and lounging at Sahngri-La, with great views of the world's biggest mosque. The restaurant is pretty upmarket. The Pearls Bar offers a tapas menu and hosts a live DJ until the early hours every evening. Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri |
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| Jazz Bar and Dinning | Jazz, champagne and good food in a stylish setting, the Jazz Bar is worth a visit. Hilton Abu Dhabi 02 6811900 |
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| La Veranda | An upscale hotel restaurant with daily theme nights and good quality buffet fare. Sheraton Suites Abu Dhabi 02 6666220 |
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| Benihana | Contemporary Japanese cuisine, minimalist decor and crowd-pleasing teppanyaki chefs. Don't miss out on the sushi and of course the teppanyaki, prepared at live cooking stations by entertaining chefs. Beach Rotana Hotel & Towers 02 6443000 |
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| Lebanese Flower | This popular restaurant has a great range of grilled meats and fish accompanied by delicious freshly baked Arabic bread. A selection of Middle Eatern curies and meat dishes is available at lunchtime. Near Choithram, Khalidiya 02 6666888 |
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| Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill |
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| The One | With soft lighting and smart furnishings, this cafe echoes the shop in which it's situated. Vegetarians will be particularly pleased with the selection on offer. Shk Zayed 1st Street. 02 6816500 |
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| Nightlife | ||
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| Mardi Gras | Friendly, but little known, karaoke bar. Al Diar Capital Hotel, Mina Road, Abu Dhabi. 02 6724999 www.aldiarhotels.com |
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| Blitz | Every night is packed with a mixed crowd that love the Filipino band. Expect them to play rock classics. This place is not for the faint hearted! | map |
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| 49er's The Gold Rush | Centrally situated, this popular venue is often packed so get there early to enjoy an entire evening of entertainment. Al Diar Dana Hotel 02 6456000 |
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| Havana Club | In keeping with the grandeur of the hotel, this place exudes opulence and luxury while hinting at the personality of an 'old boy club' type exclusive bar. Emirates Palace 02 6908021 |
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| Cristal Cigar & Champagne Bar | Sit back and relax in a surrounding of polished wood, leather and subdued lighting with a glass of champagne and the perfect smoke. Millennium Hotel 02 6262700 |
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| P.J.O' Reillys | This Irish pub is extremely popular, with a friendly and inviting atmosphere. The menu is pub grub with flair, with large portions and good value for money. Le Royal Meridien Hotel 02 6742020 |
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| Shopping | ||
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| Marina Mall | Marina Mall claims to be Abu Dhabi's largest. Its beautiful setting on the Breakwater gives it an advantage over other shopping destinations. 02 6818300 |
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| Al Ain Souk | Also known as the Central or Old Souk, the Al Ain Souk is a great place to explore the local atmosphere, and practice your bargaining skills. Zayed Bin Sultan Street |
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| Gold Souk | The Gold Souk in Madanat Zayed is a great place to pick up a bargain. A vast range of regional and international jewellery is available. | map |
| Culture | ||
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| Heritage Village - Breakwater | Offers an interesting glimpse into the country's past. It is the best way to get a feel of what life was like In Abu Dhabi years ago, long before the discovery of oil and the subsequent development. 02 861445 |
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| The Cultural Foundation | The Cultural Foundation holds display of Islamic and international art, music recitals and theatre productions throughout the year. The Old Fort in the same compound dates back to 1973. | |
| Dhow Building | The craftmen in the dhow yards at Al Bateen use traditional tools and techniques to build the majestic craft seen racing off the conrniche, and the cargo dhows used in the Gulf and Indian Ocean. | |
| Explore | ||
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| Island Expedition | The islands around the capital are great places to explore and organised trips can take you out for a day to enjoy the peace and seclusion. Futaisi Island is great for wildlife. | |
| Running Track | A bouncy running track. If you are into running and looking for a morning jog your options can be limited. So this is ideal. 32nd Street, 19th to 13th street, Abu Dhabi |
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| Rainbow Sheikh Car Museum | Crazy Cars - owned by a sheikh, this bizzare museum is crammed with the country's craziest cars. Check out the Rolls Royce that belonged to the Queen of England and the see-through disco car. near Hameem on the E65 Road, Abu Dhabi 02 6676999 |
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| Al Raha | Already well known for its lovely beach, the Al Raha district close to the airport. Is one of the new main luxury developments. | map |
| Corniche Cruises | For the best views that Abu Dhabi has to offer, from a unique vantage point, a cruise along the corniche cannot be beaten - don't forget your camera. | |
| Abu Dhabi Corniche | The ultimate for an evening stroll, the recently redeveloped corniche is a great place to pause and gaze out to sea. | map |
| Yas Island (featuring Ferrari World) | ||
