Abu Dhabi, according to locals
46 places that people in Abu Dhabi keep recommending, across 2 maps. Each map links every place to the comments behind it.
Best restaurants in Abu Dhabi
Ask people where to eat in Abu Dhabi and shawarma comes up again and again: the chicken pita at Bait Al Khetyar, the beef at Muallim Hassan. Beyond that, they suggest Marmellata for pizza, Al Sultan for Arabic grill and riash, Saudi Kitchen for mandi, and Sangeetha for a South Indian thali with filter coffee.
Most recommended
- Bait Al Khetyar25 people recommend, 5 warn against it
Most commenters recommend Bait Al Khetyar, and many recommend it for its shawarma, with several calling it among the best in the city.
- Marmellata, Souk Al Mina12 people recommend
People recommend Marmellata, and most commenters single out its pizza.
- Zahrat Lebanon11 people recommend, 2 warn against it
People recommend Zahrat Lebanon, mostly for its shawarma, and one commenter says its grills and breakfast dishes are amazing.
- Muallim Hassan10 people recommend, 2 warn against it
Many people recommend Muallim Hassan for shawarma, with one commenter calling it the original and best spot in Abu Dhabi and another ranking it first for now.
- Al Sultan Restaurant & Grill, Defence Road10 people recommend
Many commenters recommend Al Sultan, with one calling it the best for grills on Defence Road, another suggesting it for Arabic grill, and one suggesting it for steak.
Places to visit in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi plans often pair the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, for its architecture, with the Louvre Abu Dhabi and its domed building, both suggested around sunset. People add thrill rides at Ferrari World despite long queues, Warner Bros. World for young children, evening walks on the Corniche and the clear water at Saadiyat Island's beach.
Most recommended
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque53 people recommend, 1 warns against it
Most visitors recommend the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and several praise its architecture, while one visitor finds it beautiful in both daylight and at night.
- Louvre Abu Dhabi47 recommend it
Many visitors recommend the Louvre Abu Dhabi, often alongside the Grand Mosque, and a few praise the striking building and its dome.
- Ferrari World Abu Dhabi28 people recommend, 3 warn against it
Many visitors recommend Ferrari World for its thrill rides and coasters, and one visitor says nothing else quite compares with it.
- SeaWorld Abu Dhabi27 people recommend, 8 warn against it
Several visitors praise the animals and marine life, a few credit its rescue work, and two name it their personal favorite.
- Corniche22 people recommend, 4 warn against it
Many visitors recommend the Corniche, and many highlight walks along the promenade.