Got your tickets in hand, organised your transport, and now wondering where to head for a pre-show bite? Here we take you through some nearby dining options to suit a variety of budgets.
From a quick snack to an indulgent 5* affair, weโve got you covered with all the best Saadiyat dining options for a pre-show feed.
NB concert doors open at 6:00 PM but as its seated ticketing, there’s no rush to get in, the shows generally start at 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM
Map of Saadiyat Nights and the Surrounding Area
Best Restaurants at Mamsha
The cool nights of January and February are perfect for al fresco dining. The beachfront promenade at Mamsha provides numerous eating establishments as well as sunset views. After dinner, take a short walk along the promenade to burn off those calories before your night of entertainment!
Beirut Sur Mer (Lebanese)
Beirut Sur Mer has an expansive terrace which spills out onto the promenade and turquoise waters of Saadiyat Beach, offering the perfect backdrop for a sunset dinner.
The mezze menu is exceptional โ fresh, colourful, and beautifully presented. This is the perfect venue if youโve got a reasonable budget but want to steer clear of the 5* hotels.
- Opening times: Daily, 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM, 12:30 AM on Fridays and Saturdays
- Where to find it: Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Jacques Chirac St, Saadiyat Cultural District
- Contact: +971 54 395 4000
Black Tap (Burgers)
Offering succulent burgers and towering milkshakes, Black Tap is popular with families and groups of friends looking for a tasty meal in a fun environment. As well as burgers, youโll find loaded fries, homemade onion rings, and a whole variety of other tasty sides, as well as salads and a range of tasty desserts.
At upwards of 69 AED, burgers arenโt cheap, but theyโre definitely worth the price!
- Opening times: Daily, 12.00 PM until 12.00 AM
- Where to find it: Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Jacques Chirac St, Saadiyat Cultural District
- Contact: +971 2 446 5128
Antonia (Italian)
Offering refined Italian dining by the sea, Antonia is a popular spot with local residents. This licensed venue is the perfect place for a pre-show aperitif, serving a range of authentic antipasti, delicious pizza (starting at 55 AED), pasta, a variety of mains, and carefully prepared gelato.
- Opening times: Daily, 12.00 PM until 11.00 PM
- Where to find it: Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Jacques Chirac St, Saadiyat Cultural District
- Contact: +971 2 6672554
Niri Restaurant & Bar (Japanese)
This award-winning neighbourhood yakitori restaurant offers a truly elevated dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere. Offering delicious a la carte dishes as well as a sushi counter and highball bar, Niri offers a unique and sophisticated pre-show dining experience.
Main course prices range from 44 AED for Soba noodles to 180 AED for wagyu beef ribs. Lobster and wagyu sirloin are also on the menu and priced at 340 AED and 405 AED, respectively.
- Opening times: Daily, 12.00 PM until 11.00 PM (12.00 AM on Fridays & Saturdays)
- Where to find it: Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Jacques Chirac St, Saadiyat Cultural District
- Contact: +971 2 546 8886
Raclette (French)
This refined French brasserie serves up some simply delicious food. From Moules Frites (147 AED) to Lobster Thermidor (232 AED) everything is cooked perfectly.
For those looking for a simple snack, donโt worry! Raclette also offers a range of burgers, sliders, and pizzas. And if your meal isnโt complete without a sweet treat, Raclette offers some of the best Crรจme Brรปlรฉe in the capital!
- Opening times: Daily, 9.00 AM until 12.00 AM (1.00 AM), on Fridays and Saturdays)
- Where to find it: Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Jacques Chirac St, Saadiyat Cultural District
- Contact: +971 56 996 6898
Feels Mamsha (Healthy Eating)
Looking for healthy โcleanโ food, or a revitalizing juice or smoothie before the show? Then head to Feels. With a range of open sandwiches starting at 35 AED and salad bowls starting at 52 AED, Feels is both a healthy and budget-friendly choice.
- Opening times: Daily, 7.00 AM until 12.00 AM
- Where to find it: Mamsha Al Saadiyat, Jacques Chirac St, Saadiyat Cultural District
- Contact: +971 54 582 1338
Best Restaurants Elsewhere on Saadiyat
Taparelle (French-Italian)
This Italian- and French-inspired restaurant, featuring fresh wood-fired pizza (from 55 AED), pasta, grills, and seafood, is located in the heart of the cultural district.
As well as indoor and outdoor seating, youโll find a cocktail bar and coffee and chocolate bar – all next to a wonderful exhibition space thatโs definitely worth a visit!
- Opening times: Daily, 8.00 AM until 11.00. PM (12.00 AM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays)
- Where to find it: Manarat al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Cultural District
- Contact: +971 2 657 5832
Art Lounge (Pan-Asian)
A stunning rooftop venue with sunset and skyline views offering a range of beverages and light bites.
The pan-Asian menu includes bao buns (25 AED), green Thai baked mussels (35 AED), and Calamari with wasabi (40 AED), as well as a selection of dim sum, sushi, and delicious main courses, such as grilled tiger prawns (89 AED) and Wagyu steak (125 AED).
- Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday 5.00P M until 12.00 AM
- Where to find it: The Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island
- Contact: +971 52 799 4538
The Beach House
How about dinner at the Park Hyattโs beautiful Beach House restaurant? Whether you sit on the beachside terrace or head up to the rooftop Shala Lounge for cocktails and tapas, the Beach House offers a chilled-out pre-concert spot in a refined and romantic setting.
Note, this is a pricier option with tapas at the Shala Lounge ranging between 45 and 95 AED (and caviar at 220 AED). Dinner at the beach house itself is likely to cost in excess of 500 AED per couple, but it is a very special location.
It is a little too far to comfortably walk in your heels, but a taxi takes just a few minutes to return you to the venue.
- Opening times: Daily, 12.30 PM until 12.00 AM
- Where to find it: The Park Hyatt Hotel, Saadiyat Beach
- Contact: +971 2 407 1138
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