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What's On Abu Dhabi Awards 2025: Shortlist revealed

The day is getting closer, voting has ended, and your favourite dining and entertainment venues in Abu Dhabi are in. The following list unveils the top five contenders, competing for the crown in each category of the What's On Abu Dhabi Awards 2025. The winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony, to be held in the capital on Tuesday, April 8. Winners of four more categories: Homegrown Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Restaurant of the Year will also be awarded on the evening, voted for solely by an expert panel comprised of the What's On team. Table bookings Table bookings are now available by emailing or and spaces are limited, so we recommend booking yours now. You'll also be able to book your tables online very soon. So without further ado, here is your shortlist for the What's On Abu Dhabi Awards 2025. Restaurants Artisan Kitchen – Bab Al Qasr Hotel Giornotte – Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal Graphos Social Kitchen – Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Slaw and More Villa Sélène​ Favourite Fine Dining Asian Restaurant Li Jiang – Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal NURI Grill & Bar Shang Palace – Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi Silk & Spice – Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche Sontaya Abu Dhabi – The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Favourite Fine Dining Italian Restaurant Amalfi Ristorante – Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi Mare Mare – Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Terra Secca – Al Wathba, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa TOTO Restaurant Abu Dhabi Villa Toscana – The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Favourite Fine Dining European Restaurant Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard – Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi José by Pizarro – Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers MAZI Abu Dhabi SAL – Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort The Vista – The Club Abu Dhabi Favourite Fine Dining Middle Eastern Restaurant Batroun Al Bahr by Celebrity Restaurant Bushra by Buddha Bar Mazaj Bab Al Bahr Mijana – Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal Tean – Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort Favourite Brunch: Independent Barbossa Café del Mar Abu Dhabi La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi Paradiso Siddharta by Buddha Bar Favourite Brunch: Hotel Artisan Kitchen – Bab Al Qasr Hotel Chef's Brunch – Giornotte – Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal Sofra bld – Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi The Director's Club – The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton The Terrace on the Corniche – The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Favourite Steakhouse Entrecôte Café de Paris Marco Pierre White Steakhouse – Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Oak Room – The Abu Dhabi EDITION Ray's Grill – Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers The Director's Club – The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton Favourite Indian Restaurant Zeera by Buddha-Bar Punjab Grill Rangoli India Palace Restaurant MYNT Favourite Seafood Restaurant Catch at St. Regis – The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Fishmarket – InterContinental Abu Dhabi Le Bistro by Salmontini Ryba Eat Greek Kouzina Favourite Casual All-Day Dining Restaurant ERGON Deli & Café Let's Café Love Vibe Café Roots Bar & Kitchen Society Abu Dhabi Favourite Casual Asian Restaurant Café Sushi – Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Cho Gao Marina Walk – InterContinental Abu Dhabi Madang Korean Restaurant Pho Mo Waves – The Club Abu Dhabi Favourite Casual Italian Restaurant Antonia Marco's Italian – Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Meridien Plaza – Le Meridien Abu Dhabi Porto Gina – InterContinental Abu Dhabi Spaccanapoli – Millennium Downtown Abu Dhabi Favourite Casual European Restaurant Alba Terrace – The Abu Dhabi EDITION Eat Greek Kouzina ERGON Deli & Café Oii Restaurant and Café West Bay Lounge Abu Dhabi Favourite Casual Middle Eastern Restaurant Byblos Sur Mer – InterContinental Abu Dhabi Ishtar Jawaher Restaurant Kamoon – Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana Mosaic Restaurant Al Muroor Favourite Food Concept Crystal Lounge – The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Level 45 – Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Lobby Lounge – Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi Majlis – Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort The Drawing Room – St. Regis Saadiyat Favourite Café 90 Centigrade – Grand Millennium Al Wahda Beverly Café Love Vibe Café Ritual Café & Studio The Coffee Club Favourite Business Lunch Bushra by Buddha-Bar Café 302 Flamingo Room by tashas La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi Villa Toscana – The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Favourite Pub Grub Belgian Cafe – Radisson Blu Hotel Yas Island Coopers – Park Rotana Ma Buckley's Bar & Restaurant McCafferty's Irish Pub Porters English Pub – Grand Millennium Al Wahda Favourite Pizza/Burger Antonia Five Guys Novotel Al Bustan Pizza di Rocco SFC Plus Favourite Breakfast 90 Centigrade – Grand Millennium Al Wahda Beverly Café Café Palmier Graphos Social Kitchen – Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Mosaic Restaurant – Najda Leisure Conrad Spa – Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers EDITION Spa – The Abu Dhabi EDITION The Spa at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi The Spa – Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort The Spa at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Favourite Luxury Staycation Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi Retreat InterContinental Residences Abu Dhabi Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort Royal M Hotel by Gewan Abu Dhabi Favourite Beach Hotel Fairmont Bab Al Bahr InterContinental Abu Dhabi Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi Favourite Pool and Beach Café del Mar Abu Dhabi The Bayshore Beach Club Saadiyat Beach Club SAL – Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort West Bay Abu Dhabi Beach Club Nightlife COYA Abu Dhabi Ma Buckley's Bar & Restaurant Perlage Siddharta by Buddha-Bar The Warehouse Wine and Tapas Bar Favourite Sundowner Spot Art Lounge Asrah Pool and Bar – ERTH Hotel Brick Rooftop Kitchen & Bar Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi – The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi The Overlook – The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton Favourite Evening Brunch Atlon Bar & Bistro Dino's Bistro Italiano Teatro – Park Rotana Abu Dhabi The Lighthouse Ting Irie Favourite Ladies' Night Atlon Bar & Bistro IRIS Siddharta by Buddha-Bar Tiki Pacifico Dining & Lounge White Abu Dhabi Favourite Sports Bar Belgian Café – InterContinental Abu Dhabi Blue Sky Lounge & Grill – Southern Sun Abu Dhabi Bridges Bar – Fairmont Bab Al Bahr McGettigan's – Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi Stock Burger Co. Abu Dhabi – Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi Entertainment Live Nation Presents: Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour Live Nation Presents: Dave Chappelle at Abu Dhabi Comedy Week Saadiyat Nights – The Second Edition by DCT Abu Dhabi Team Looneys – Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Yasalam After-Race Concerts 2024 Favourite Sporting Event Abu Dhabi Showdown Week 2024 – UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway by DCT Abu Dhabi Ferrari HP Esports Series Grand Final – Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 Presented by ADQ, by DCT Abu Dhabi & Ethara Yas Links Abu Dhabi (Host Venue of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 2024) Favourite Attraction Al Forsan International Sports Resort Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi – Ferrari World Esports Arena NBA District by DCT Abu Dhabi & Ethara The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi UFC Fan Experience 2024 by DCT Abu Dhabi & Ethara