New Restaurants Coming Soon to Abu Dhabi: 30+ Openings for 2026

BAYOU: FRENCH-LOUISIANAN CUISINE

YAS BAY WATERFRONT

Bayou will be an incredibly welcome addition to an area of Abu Dhabi that lacks a really good date night, higher end option. The menu looks interesting, with the best of traditional Louisianan dishes, with a touch of French flair. The terrace has some of the best views in Yas Bay, with options for meeting for drinks, and a full dining experience.

Opening: November 2026

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CRAFT BY SIDE HUSTLE 2.O

YAS BAY WATERFRONT

Abu Dhabi's favourite bar and micro-brewery is coming off-island! This much larger space means a bigger brewery, a dedicated food tasting area, a retail store where we can finally get our fill of Craft merch, a full bar and an excellent outdoor area. It's worth noting that the interior is a no-smoking zone. Craft by Side Hustle Yas Bay is bursting with character, and promises to be a pleasing addition to the Bay.

Opening; November 2026

COMING SOON

It doesn't stop here - there are some cracker new restaurants opening in Abu Dhabi in the next few months.

1. Minuit Tokyo, in Novotel al Bustan
2. Bayou - Yas Bay Waterfront ... for amazing upscale Southern food
3. The Storehouse by Ma's Irish Bars and Restaurant to Radisson Blu Corniche
4. Shu Da Xia Hotpot will be opening in Reem Mall
5. Common Grounds replaces The Coffee Club in Yas Mall
6. Top Golf
7. Hanbok - Korean fine dining coming to the Galleria Al Maryah
8. Daikan and their sister ship 45ML will open in the Galleria next month
9. Cricket - Yas Bay Waterfront
10. Flaky Pastry will enter the chat in Yas Mall
11. Brass Monkey's is actually coming to Galleria al Maryah, after a year of tempting hoardings
12. Rowley's will open on the stick out pier by the beach at Yas Bay Waterfront in September
13. Everything at Hilton LXE!
14. Saddle for your next Yas Mall coffee fix
15. And Five Iron - looks epic!
16. Badou will replace Emirati Coffee
17. Gaia - Four Seasons Abu Dhabi
18. Oro Verde Peruvian - Yas Bay Waterfront

NEW HOTELS COMING SOON TO ABU DHABI

1. The Mondrian Abu Dhabi - downtown with Reem and Al Maryah views.
2. The Bristol Hotel & Residences - Ramhan Island

COMING SOON TO SAADIYAT ISLAND

1. Trattoria di Rocco - Jubail

2. Pie'd Piper - Time Out Market

3. Gymkhana - Saadiyat Grove

4. Eva - Mamsha al Saadiyat

5. Le Palais de Chine - Saadiyat Grove

6. Beams - Saadiyat Grove

7. The Cafe by Alain Ducasse - Saadiyat Grove

8. Barrafina - Saadiyat Grove

9. Momofuku - Saadiyat Grove

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