All The Best Buffets & Theme Nights To Try In Abu Dhabi

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January 6, 2026

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Why wait until Saturday brunch to get your buffet fix? Abu Dhabi has some amazing buffets and theme nights to uncover - every day of the week! We’re not talking boring buffets here: imagine bottomless sushi and seafood, epic Asian feasts and premium meat cuts cooked to order over charcoal. 

Don’t feel like cooking but have a hungry family to feed? Maybe you have visitors in town looking for a great night out, or you’re looking for the perfect buffet dinner for a big group of friends or colleagues - either way, you’ll find the best buffets in Abu Dhabi right here!

Themed Buffet Nights at Sahha 

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi 

You can travel the world without leaving Abu Dhabi - or at least your stomach can! - with Sahha’s brilliant themed buffet nights. An adventurous marketplace of food, tuck into the best dishes of Arabia right through to the vibrant flavours of Asia, or go all out with an excellent BBQ night for the meat lovers: there’s excellent food in an excellent setting waiting for you every night of the week. 

Asian Night Market

Experience the best flavours of Thailand, fusions from the Philippines, rich Malaysian herbs and spices, Singaporean specialties, and vibrant cuisine from Indonesia. We’re talking fresh sushi & nigiri, delicious stir fry, Thai curries, bite-sized dim sum, aromatic skewers and warming noodle dishes, not to mention gorgeous desserts - don’t skip the mango sticky rice, or the light but delicious Asian-style cakes! 

Timing: 6.30PM - 10.30PM | Friday

Price: AED240 including soft beverages

Bookings: +971 2 510 1234 or email dineatgrandhyattabudhabi@hyatt.com

BBQ Night

Experience Abu Dhabi’s ultimate BBQ Night buffet at Sahha, with premium cuts of meat, succulent seafood and an array of perfectly grilled specialties all on the menu. Complemented by fresh seasonal sides and house-made signature sauces, it’s a delicious night out. It’s a proper barbecue dining experience with live cooking stations, smoky aromas and all your favourites cooked to order - yum! Whether you’re up for some juicy steaks, grilled prawns or charcoal-cooked kebabs, Sahha’s BBQ Night is a great way to enjoy a protein fix - and some authentic local flavours - in one of the most picturesque parts of Abu Dhabi.

Timing: 6.30PM - 10.30PM | Saturday

Price: AED240 including soft beverages

Bookings: +971 2 510 1234 or email dineatgrandhyattabudhabi@hyatt.com

International Buffet

Want a little bit of everything, or maybe you’re feeding a group of friends or family with a mix of tastes? Sunday to Thursday every week, Sahha has you covered. Enjoy a world of tastes with their international buffet dishing up culturally-inspired cuisine from across the globe. From high quality grilled meats and kebab, international favourites from India and Asia, and a host of salads and sides to an enviable dessert buffet, with a range of sweets from Indian treats to western favourites, you’ll be onto a winner at Sahha. 

Timing: 6.30PM - 10.30PM |  Sunday to Thursday

Price: AED199 including soft beverages

Bookings: +971 2 510 1234 or email dineatgrandhyattabudhabi@hyatt.com

Theme Nights at Sofra bld

Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

Eat your fill every night of the week at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri: Sofra bld (home of the extra-fun Gardens of Babylon Saturday Brunch) transforms with a new buffet nightly, offering a different culinary adventure to transport you around the globe. From authentic Middle Eastern dishes and Asian street food, to an excellent seafood night, international favourites and a cracking Surf & Turf every Friday, you won’t leave hungry. On the shores of Khor Al Maqta, with views across the water to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, enjoy a night out with an iconic Abu Dhabi backdrop and excellent food to match. 

Timing: daily | 6-11PM

Price: AED280 - food only

Bookings: +971 509 8555

Buffet Theme Nights at Sim Sim

Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas 

Renowned for its huge buffet selection (we’re talking counters and stations for days), Sim Sim is great if you’re catering to a bigger group - there’s plenty of room, and it’s lovely to nab a seat outside by the pool when the weather is nice. You’ll find a pretty vast range every day of the week, but look out for specific theme nights if you’re craving a specific cuisine for your big buffet bonanza! Monday night is seafood night, Asian cuisine takes the spotlight on Wednesday and Friday highlights local flavours with their Arabic night. Even better? Enjoy a 20% discount with BB+

Timing: daily | 6.30-10.30PM | Saturday from 7PM

Price: AED225 adults | kids half price | +AED310 for 2 hours of house wines  

Bookings: +971 697 0000

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