Top restaurants on Abu Dhabi’s Al Reem Island
Located 600 metres off the coast of Abu Dhabi, Al Reem Island is a major draw for foodies. The reason is simple: the island has a vibrant culinary scene that offers a fine variety of flavours and cuisines. From tucking into freshly made pasta to enjoying fiery curries, there is so much you can delve into at the restaurants here. Looking for some options? Here is a list of the most popular restaurants in Al Reem Island for you to consider.
BEST RESTAURANTS IN AL REEM ISLAND
PIZZA EXPRESS
Pizza Express (stylised as PizzaExpress) needs no introduction. It has been dominating the dough-spinning world in the UAE for many years. Located in Arc Tower, its branch in Al Reem Island produces the same quality that is the hallmark of this hugely popular chain of pizzerias.
Pizza Express offers a fine variety of speciality pizzas made with artisan bases and freshest ingredients. You can try their American Hottest or the famous Hawaii-not? pizza. Aside from pizza, the restaurant offers risotto and pasta.
- Average charges for two: AED 205
- Location: The Arc Tower, Al Reem Island
- Timings: 11:30 am – 11:30 pm
- Contact: +971-2-666-0068
TUMMY TUMMY RESTO CAFE
Great food and a great experience are the two things that define Tummy Tummy Resto Cafe (also written as Tummy Tummy RestoCafe). The place serves gourmet-style food made using foolproof recipes. You can try pizza, pasta, burgers and sandwiches at the cafe.
Notable items on their menu include TY Chicken, Margherita pizza, tagliatelle bolognese and melody beef burger. Their delectable dessert list includes the Nutella pizza (made with Nutella roasted hazelnuts) and Pizzanafa — a delightful combo of pizza and kunafa.
- Average charges for two: AED 135
- Location: Omega Tower, Al Reem Island
- Timings: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-633-3336
MARJOUHA
If you’re looking for good Lebanese food, you can’t go wrong with Marjouha. The place serves salads, fatayers, manakish, kebabs, grilled sandwiches and fatteh.
Want to try something more exquisite? Check out their signature oven kaek and manakish selection. Marjouha also offers Lebanese breakfast and shisha in Abu Dhabi.
- Average charges for two: AED 155
- Location: Floor # B1, Mangroves Building, Al Reem Island
- Timings: 07:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-546-2850
SUPER POKE
Get a heartwarming poke bowl filled with diced chunks of fish or chicken at Super Poke. There are many options available for you to try. You can try their char sui chicken poke served with kimchi fried rice or yakitori halloumi poke with quinoa pilaf and grilled halloumi.
Alternatively, if you want to go for something slightly sweeter, dig into miso caramel tofu poke.
- Average charges for two: AED 105
- Location: Level 1, Food Court, Shams Boutik, Al Reem Island
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-2-666-0089
SMOKING DOLL
Our next pick is Smoking Doll. Located in the Shams Boutik Mall, this is a casual dining spot in Al Reem Island that offers Asian food in Abu Dhabi. They primarily offer sushi and Thai dishes. You can try their Pad Thai, tom yum chicken or tangy massaman curry.
Their wok fried dishes like pad nampeung made with carrots and broccoli chicken, or a delish chicken-and cashew-nuts dish are also worth trying!
- Average charges for two: AED 275
- Location: Shams Boutik, Sun and Sky Tower, Al Reem Island
- Timings: 11:30 am – 02:00 am
- Contact: +971-600-560-603
THE CHIPPY
The Chippy — the name gives it away! The place offers flavourful fish & chips. There is a wide choice of fish to combine with chips.
You can go with haddock, cod, battered shrimps or fish goujons to zing up your meal. If you don’t like fish, you can go for a hearty combo of chicken wings and chips!
Want to enjoy a meal in the comfort of your home? Place an order online from The Chippy’s website and get it delivered right to your doorstep.
- Average charges for two: AED 115
- Location: Shams Boutik, Al Reem Island
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Fri-Sun: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-886-8580
FIRST CLIQUE
Next on our list of restaurants on Al Reem Island is First Clique. The restaurant has been operating since 2012, serving Italian, continental and Middle Eastern cuisines in Abu Dhabi.
First Clique serves soups, salads, burgers, pizza and risotto. However, their most popular dishes include shish taowk, chicken mushroom sauce, fajita chicken and charcoal half grilled.
The restaurant also offers shisha in Abu Dhabi. You can try flavours like mint, watermelon, gum or strawberry.
- Average charges for two: AED 185
- Location: Ground Floor, Paragon Mall, Marina Square, Al Reem Island
- Timings: 07:00 am – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-2-679-4949
LA BRIOCHE
La Brioche is an easy-breezy French dining spot in Abu Dhabi. From the quirky decor to the friendly staff, the place has everything you may expect from a bang-on-trend eatery.
The place focuses on wholesome food and coffee. You must try their smashing French breakfast, crispy chicken burger, grilled striploin, beef bourguignon, bolognese pasta or pan-seared sea bream.
Those looking for refreshing drinks must check out their tropical paradise smoothie or a decadent concoction made with mixed berries. For those with a sweet tooth, cakes are also on the menu!
- Average charges for two: AED 160
- Location: Ground Level, Shams Boutik, Al Reem Island
- Timings: 07:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-643-6473
URBAN PORTION RESTAURANT
If the very thought of healthy eating in Al Reem Island fills you with dread, worry not, Urban Portion in Abu Dhabi is a little ripper. The restaurant allows you to customise your salad with a choice of veggies, bases and proteins.
There are also healthy main courses that include crusted salmon, stuffed truffle and acai chicken, pan-seared cod and white rice and quinoa lamb biryani.
No matter what you choose, everything on the menu bursts with vibrant flavours!
- Average charges for two: AED 170
- Location: 2nd Floor, Oceanscape, Al Reem Island
- Timings: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-446-6388
CAFE JAMES
Whether you want to kickstart your morning with a delicious brekkie or simply meet over a cup of coffee, Cafe James is the place to be!
The place has an extensive menu that includes salads, bao, tacos, pasta, steak, healthy drinks and of course coffee.
- Average charges for two: AED 220
- Location: Ground Floor, Sham Boutik, Al Reem Island
- Timings: 07:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-2-886-9949
Looking for more options? Check out these restaurants in Al Reem Island.
- Arabisk Restaurant & Cafe
- Santorini Cafe
FAQs ABOUT AL REEM ISLAND RESTAURANTS & MORE
IS THERE A COFFEE SHOP ON AL REEM ISLAND?
Starbucks, Caffè Nero, Ritual Cafe & Studio and Beachside Cafe are some of the most popular coffee places on Al Reem Island.
IS THERE ANY MOROCCAN RESTAURANT IN AL REEM ISLAND?
You can head to Villa Al Afiya, Argana Restaurant and Panini Di Casa to enjoy Moroccan delicacies near Al Reem Island.
CAN I FIND A SHISHA CAFE IN AL REEM ISLAND?
Marjouha and First Clique are some of the most popular places to try shisha in Al Reem Island. These places offer a variety of flavours and the shisha costs around AED 40.
That brings an end to our list of Al Reem Island restaurants. As you can see, these cafes and restaurants serve all types of cuisines, ranging from Middle Eastern to Italian. This is one of the major benefits of living in Al Reem Island.
Dining at these amazing restaurants is one of the best things to do in Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. We hope you have a nice time enjoying gastronomic delights here.
Which of these restaurants have you visited already? Let us know in the comments below.
