Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi’s already expansive offering of delectable culinary offerings continues to grow and to whet your appetite, here’s a round-up some new spots you should visit when next in the city.
Shack up at Shake Shack
The New York City-founded brand Shake Shack continued with its Middle East expansion when it opened a new outlet in Marina Mall in July.
Those unfamiliar with the brand, Shake Shack is known for its natural, antibiotic-free Angus beef burgers, griddled hot dogs, frozen custard and crinkle cut fries.
Still need more convincing? The new Marina Mall Shack offers an exclusive “concrete” (frozen custard blended at high speed with mix-ins) called Salt N’ Seaside, which comprises vanilla custard, salted caramel sauce, banana and shortbread cookie. Sweet!
Location: Level 1, Abu Dhabi’s Marina Mall located off Corniche Road
Operating hours: Sundays–Wednesday, 10h00 – 23h00
Thursdays – Saturdays, 10h00 – Midnight
Home-grown fusion
Located in Darwish Tower – the upcoming food and beverage destination hub on Danat Street in the UAE capital - Majlis Alfareej opened in May as a home-grown authentic and fusion emirati concept by Dubai-based Glee Hospitality Solutions.
The restaurant’s unique selling proposition is the authentic menu crafted by celebrity Emirati chef Khulood Atiq, who is currently the Arabian and Emirati cuisine specialist for Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC).
The menu captures Abu Dhabi’s unique heritage, while at the same time blending it with the myriad of cultures found in the city and adding a modern fusion to it.
Diners can look forward to delicious Machbous, Lgeimat, Sagaw and Karak Tea as well as signature dishes such as Green Soup Pie and Diyay Tortilla.
Location: Danat Street
Operating hours: Daily from 09h00 – Midnight
Refine your taste buds at Café 302
Café and retail concept, Café 302 opened in Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana in July. Visitors to Café 302 can look forward to a menu comprising steak, seafood, salads, freshly baked breads and cakes, savoury pies and quiches. Unique to its beverages offering is Café 302’s signature drink Kyoto Coffee, which originates from Japan and requires 10-12 brewing hours. Retail products available include premium pressed virgin olive oils and organic food items.
Location: Al Maha Arjaan, Hamdan Street
Operating hours: 06h00 – 23h00
Ink the deal
Every now and again a visit to Abu Dhabi is more than just leisure and you need to put your best foot forward for that very important business meeting.
Impress your business counterparts by arranging lunch at the New Four Seasons Hotel in Abu Dhabi’s Crust Restaurant. Crust, the modern, market-inspired neighbourhood restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi has launched a new Business Lunch.
The 45-Minute lunch is priced at AED55 per person and all menus are exclusive of a 10 percent service charge and six percent tourism fee.
Guests can choose between a selection of soups or salads to accompany a main course. Fresh preparations from the Crust kitchen include a health-conscious red quinoa and watercress salad with sumac-marinated shallots and mustard-lemon dressing, or favourite Cobb Salad with grilled chicken breast, crispy beef bacon, avocado, hardboiled egg and house dressing. Those looking for hearty mains to fuel successful afternoons can enjoy lamb meatballs with maize mash and spicy tomato dip, or experience the New York steak served with grilled red chicory and hollandaise sauce.
Crust’s live juice and coffee bar serves up refreshing juices and aromatic blends.
Location: Four Seasons Abu Dhabi
Serving hours: Weekdays from 12h00 noon until 15h30
Adapted from a press release for IOL