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A Foodie Weekend in Abu Dhabi — 2 Days of Eating

Six meals, two days, zero filler — the best of the city's plates.

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Friday

  1. Evening

    Beirut Sur Mer

    Lebanese seafood · $$$ · Yas Bay

    Open the weekend here — Sea-facing terrace, charcoal-grilled fish and arak by the carafe.

    Why this pick
    • ·A standout for food-first weekends
    • ·Dinner-grade kitchen worth lingering at
    • ·Keeps you in Yas Bay — short walk from your other stops

Saturday

  1. Morning
    Local Bookstore Café
    Food & Drink · Walkable neighbourhood

    Pick a corner, order a coffee — the gentlest 'I'm bored alone' rescue.

    Why this pick
    • ·A standout for food-first weekends
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Walkable neighbourhood — short walk from your other stops
  2. Lunch

    Li Beirut

    Lebanese · $$$ · Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

    Skyline views, live oud and the city's gold-standard mezze.

    Why this pick
    • ·A standout for food-first weekends
    • ·Strong lunch option, quick enough to keep the day moving
    • ·Keeps you in Jumeirah at Etihad Towers — short walk from your other stops
  3. Afternoon
    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    Culture · Al Maqta

    82 marble domes, world's largest hand-knotted carpet — modest dress required.

    Why this pick
    • ·A standout for food-first weekends
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Al Maqta — short walk from your other stops
  4. Evening

    Café Arabia

    Levantine café · $$ · Al Karama

    Three-storey Levantine villa — brunch on the rooftop, manakeesh till late.

    Why this pick
    • ·A standout for food-first weekends
    • ·Dinner-grade kitchen worth lingering at
    • ·Keeps you in Al Karama — short walk from your other stops

Sunday

  1. Morning
    Cooking Class
    Food & Drink · Culinary studio

    Two hours, one dish to take home — date-worthy and surprisingly group-friendly.

    Why this pick
    • ·A standout for food-first weekends
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Culinary studio — short walk from your other stops
  2. Afternoon
    Farmers' Market
    Food & Drink · Weekend market

    Local produce, street food, buskers — easy solo wander or family morning.

    Why this pick
    • ·A standout for food-first weekends
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Weekend market — short walk from your other stops

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