Top restaurants to try dim sum in Abu Dhabi – time to dig in!
Dim sums are popular, exotic bite-sized Cantonese snacks, which are steamed and served in special bamboo containers. They originated from Southern China and Hong Kong and are traditionally made in plenty of variations. You can try some of these delicious dim sums in Abu Dhabi at different Cantonese restaurants – we’ve listed down the best ones to guarantee you a truly indulgent dining experience.
TOP PLACES TO GET DIM SUM IN ABU DHABI
DAI PAI DONG
Dai Pai Dong Abu Dhabi offers an authentic Cantonese-inspired menu with a contemporary twist. The perfect way to enjoy a tempting dim sum meal here is to avail of the Yum Cha special menu every Saturday. The menu includes different types of dim sum, paired with delicious desserts.
- Average cost: From AED 48
- Timings: Sunday to Thursday, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Friday and Saturday, 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Location: Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island
- Contact: +971-2-813-5588
HAKKASAN
Hakkasan is one of the most sought-after restaurants at Emirates Palace Hotel and it serves a tempting range of dim sum in Abu Dhabi. The dim sum or the dumplings here have all the textures and flavours of the traditional Chinese fare. Make the most of their Saturday Dim Sum and Then Sum lunch!
Counted among the best fine dining restaurants in Abu Dhabi, Hakkasan’s extensive menu also includes regular crowd favourites such as Peking Duck with caviar, roast chicken and other popular delicacies from mainland China.
- Average cost: From AED 108 for vegan steamed dim sum
- Timings:
- Sunday to Saturday, 06:00 pm – 11:30 pm (Dinner)
- Saturday, 12:00 pm – 03:30 pm (Dim Sum and Then Sum)
- Location: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Corniche Road
- Contact: +971-2-690-7739
LI JIANG
Li Jiang is a fine dining Asian restaurant at Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi where patrons can enjoy street food and other dishes from Malaysian, Thai, Korean, Vietnamese and Chinese cuisines. It is one of the most scenic restaurants in the capital with gorgeous views of the Arabian Gulf. Bite into a soft and savoury dumpling of your choice from the wide-ranging options available here.
Try their Beijing style seafood dumplings, crystal prawn dumplings, chicken Siew Mai, scallops and spinach dumplings or the vegetable jade dumplings. Other options include the pan-fried duck gyoza.
- Average cost: AED 40 for BBQ chicken char siu
- Timings: Monday to Saturday, 05:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Location: The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal, Al Maqta Area
- Contact: +971-2-818-8203
CHO GAO
Cho Gao is another Pan-Asian restaurant where foodies can indulge in delicious meals from the most popular Asian cuisines. Be a part of a truly fantastic dining experience and try the steamed, boiled or fried dumplings at Cho Gao available in seafood, chicken and vegetable variations.
- Average cost: From AED 48 for a vegetable dim sum
- Timings: Tuesday to Saturday, 08:00 pm – 01:00 am | Closed on Monday
- Location: InterContinental Abu Dhabi, King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street
- Contact: 800-42-3463 | +971-56-533-2273
DRAGON BAO BAO CAFETERIA
Up next on our list of places with the best dim sum in Abu Dhabi is Dragon Bao Bao located at the bustling Al Markaziya district. Foodies on the lookout for juicy and velvety soft baos will love the items on Dragon Bao Bao’s menu. Other options include fried dumplings available with beef and celery, shitake mushrooms, chicken and shrimp variations.
As it is one of the affordable dim sum in Abu Dhabi, you can enjoy these delicious treats without worrying about a hefty bill at the end.
- Timings: Monday to Sunday, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Location: Al Markaziya
- Contact: +971-2-674-2235
P.F CHANG’S
One of the most popular Chinese restaurants in Abu Dhabi, P.F Chang’s is known for its delicious Chinese fare. Apart from other mouth-watering dishes, the dumplings here are some of the best in the capital city.
Cecilia’s Dumplings is a delicious amalgamation of chicken or prawn pan-fried or steamed dumplings drizzled with light chilli sauce on top. Pair it with the original dynamite prawns and sushi for a fulfilling meal.
- Average cost: AED 37 for chicken dumplings
- Timings: Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm | Friday and Saturday, 11:00 am – 01:00 am (Abu Dhabi Mall)
- Location: Abu Dhabi Mall | Al Maryah | Island | Yas Mall
- Contact: +971-02-612-0838 (Abu Dhabi Mall)
SHANG PALACE
Located in Al Maqtaa , Shang Palace Abu Dhabi offers some of the best Chinese dishes in the city. The restaurant is a great spot to hang out with friends and share a piping hot meal.
The menu features pan-fried roasted duck potstickers and Xiao long bao also known as steamed chicken soup bao. This is where you can enjoy a delicious combination of textures and flavours wrapped in a velvety soft dough.
- Timings: Monday to Sunday, 12:30 pm – 03:00 pm (Lunch) | 06:00 pm – 10:30 pm (Dinner)
- Location: Level 1, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Khor Al Maqta
- Contact: +971-2-509-8555
FREQUENLTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHERE CAN I GET GOOD SUSHI IN ABU DHABI?
Zuma, 99 Sushi Bar and Restaurant and Benihana serves some of the best sushi in Abu Dhabi.
ARE THERE ANY MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANTS IN ABU DHABI?
Yes! Hakkasan, Talea by Antonio Guida and 99 Sushi Bar and Restaurant are the Michelin Star restaurants in Abu Dhabi.
This concludes our guide to some of the best dim sum restaurants in Abu Dhabi. Our list of the top ten restaurants includes top eateries offering delectable dim sum in different flavours. These eateries offer a good range of options in varying budgets.
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