The festive season comes to NIRI with two special sharing menus for Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, bringing the restaurant’s signature Japanese cooking to the table at Mamsha Al Saadiyat.
From a long Christmas lunch or dinner with family and friends to a New Year’s Eve celebration by the beachfront, NIRI brings together good food, drinks and a relaxed atmosphere for the final celebrations of 2026.
The Abu Dhabi EDITION welcomes back globally acclaimed mixologist and founder of SG Group, Shingo Gokan, for a one-night-only takeover at Library Bar, the only bar in Abu Dhabi to be included in The World’s 500 Best Bars list, on Friday, 23 October 2026, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The exclusive evening, in partnership with Perrier, will see Gokan bring his distinctive approach to cocktail craftsmanship to one of Abu Dhabi’s most celebrated bars.
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October brings more reasons to visit NIRI, with cooler days welcoming the return of the terrace and alfresco dining at Mamsha Al Saadiyat. Set along the beachfront with views across the water, the award-winning Japanese restaurant shifts easily from relaxed lunches by day to drinks and dinner as the sun goes down.
Lazy days by the water come easily at Bayside Burger Co. this October. With smash burgers, cold drinks, and views across the bay, the relaxed, family- and pet-friendly spot across from Yas Beach is an easy choice after a day on the sand, for a catch-up with friends, or for a pre- or post-show burger and drinks, with Etihad Arena just around the corner.
This October, SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi honours Breast Cancer Awareness Month by launching a dedicated #PINKtober campaign in partnership with the Emirates Cancer Society, powered by Estée Lauder. Situated on Podium 1 of Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, SUSHISAMBA Abu Dhabi invites guests to dine with purpose, pairing its vibrant, high-energy atmosphere and sweeping views of the Corniche with meaningful giveback initiatives in support of local cancer care and research.
Good sandwiches shouldn’t have to be off the table when you’re gluten-free.
INTENDED, the Abu Dhabi-born concept built around gluten-free, refined-sugar-free food, is expanding its menu with a new collection of handcrafted sandwiches — bringing the same considered approach to ingredients that defines the brand to an everyday lunchtime favourite.
What: This Negroni Week, Al Hanah Bar, located in Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, is celebrating the legacy of the iconic Negroni with a limited-edition menu featuring bold interpretations of the classic cocktail. The week begins with three consecutive evenings of exceptional mixology and live entertainment with bar takeovers by bartenders from Salmon Guru and Signor Sassi in Dubai as well as Manhattan Lounge in Abu Dhabi. To extend the occasion, Al Hanah Bar will be offering a special Negroni menu for the remainder of the month.
