Eat in Abu Dhabi
Nurai Island, Abu Dhabi
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Al Fanar Restaurant
Al Fanar Restaurant offers local Emirati cuisine and the restaurant's atmosphere is designed to capture the feeling of traditional local culture. The name "Al Fanar" means "lantern" (often of the color blue). There are two Al Fanar restaurant in Dubai and one in Abu Dhabi. Many of the dishes are delicious and many of my local friends enjoy a lunch or dinner here on weekends.
After a 15min short ride with a speed boat from Saadiyat Island (Abu Dhabi), you will reach Nurai Island. Zaya Nurai Island provides transportation, lunch and access to the beach and pool for 350-550AED depending on what package you buy. There are also pricey villas to rent if you wish to stay the night. We, however, enjoyed our full-day by the beach and at the restaurant.
Al Fanar Restaurant
Al Fanar Restaurant offers local Emirati cuisine and the restaurant's atmosphere is designed to capture the feeling of traditional local culture. The name "Al Fanar" means "lantern" (often of the color blue). There are two Al Fanar restaurant in Dubai and one in Abu Dhabi. Many of the dishes are delicious and many of my local friends enjoy a lunch or dinner here on weekends.
Etihad Modern Art Gallery + Café
This weekend, it was my first, but not last, visit to Etihad Modern Art Gallery in Abu Dhabi. The Art Gallery displays modern UAE paintings, sculptures and photographs, among other art pieces. It is located in a villa in Al Bateen area, Abu Dhabi.
The Art Gallery is a partner with the Houston Museum of Natural Science and
also has a baby T-Rex skeleton. The Art Gallery also has an antiques as well as
an Art Café which is very nice with unique interior design compare with
what you usually see in Abu Dhabi. Map
Etihad Modern Art Gallery
The entrance
Courtyard
Art Café
Art Café
Etihad Modern Art Gallery
Etihad Modern Art Gallery
Etihad Modern Art Gallery
Etihad Modern Art Gallery
Café Arabia, Abu Dhabi
Café Arabia is a great alternative for breakfast, lunch or coffee break. I come here every now and then for a light lunch and read the newspapers that they have laying around on the tables. They also have book-swap-shelves. If the weather allows (if it's not too hot), I recommend sitting on their terrace.
Google Maps show a slight wrong address (wrong by one street) - Café Arabia is located on15th Street, "Mohammed bin Khalifa Street" correct map (and not on the backstreet).
Fanr Restaurant
Adjacent to Manarat Al Saadiyat Art Museum is the Fanr restaurant with its outdoor garden. It's definitely worth a visit and to have your lunch or coffee and deserts here. It's located on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
Photo credit: Fanr Restaurant
