All The Best Buffets & Theme Nights To Try In Abu Dhabi
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Danika Star
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January 6, 2026
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 including 2 hours of house wines
Bookings: +971 697 0000

Daily Buffet at Rosewater
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Fancy dinner in the shiny end of town, but need to cater to few different palates? Rosewater is a great shout - their daily buffet, housed in the iconic Etihad Towers, is all about a broad range of international flavours. Watch your favourite dish be prepared fresh by the chefs, or help yourself to everything from Indian curries, Arabic and local favourites to steaks and seafood! Enjoy views over the pool and private beach, and catch sunset over the sea from the terrace as you dine - it’s a lovely spot. Finish with dessert - and keep in mind, their breakfast buffet is very impressive, too.
Timing: daily | 6.30-10.30PM
Price: AED210 per person
Bookings: 02 811 5555

Themed Buffet Nights at The Terrace on The Corniche
St Regis Abu Dhabi
Treat yourself with these tasty theme nights, serving up epic buffets with a special theme every Tuesday to Thursday at The Terrace on The Corniche. Kick off on Tuesday with Tastes of Arabia (AED195), before taking a trip to the orient on Wednesday’s Flavours of the East buffet showing (AED195). On Thursday, get ready for a feast of protein - it’s Smoky Barbecue Theme Night (AED195), or end your working week on a high with Ocean’s Table every Friday night. At AED245, you’ll be working your way through a feast of fresh and freshly-grilled seafood - bon appetit.
Timing: daily | 7-11PM
Price: varies by day | from AED195
Bookings: 02 694 4553

Daily Buffet Breakfast With a View at Cyan Brasserie
Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi
One for the early birds, this is the definition of breakfast with a view - made even better when it’s combined with an all-you-can-eat buffet brekky at Cyan Brasserie. Load up on everything from freshly baked pastries and wholesome granolas, to a stack of cured meats, smoked salmon, and gourmet cheeses, before making breakfast a personal affair with made-to-order omelettes, signature eggs Benedict and mouthwatering pancakes. Wash the lot down with premium coffees, teas and fresh juice - how good! We love that Andaz always has a host of vegan options on offer, so it’s a great breakfast buffet if you or your mates have some dietary requirements. Once you’ve eaten your way into a food coma, check out Andaz’s pool day - the newly refurbished pool area is fab.
Timing: daily | 7-11AM
Price: AED150 per person
Bookings: click here

Daily Buffet at Bistro
Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center, Abu Dhabi
Enjoy a pocket-friendly buffet dinner packed with local specialties and international cuisine at Bistro, Courtyard’s all-day dining restaurant. Located in the heart of downtown Abu Dhabi, it’s an ideal spot for dinner after a day shopping in World Trade Center Mall or exploring the hustle and bustle of the city. Super conveniently located near a lot of city offices as well, file this one away next time you need a spot for dinner with colleagues of a post-work feast when you’re too tired to cook!
Timing: daily | 7-10PM
Bookings: +971 52-914 1207
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