Hakkasan Abu Dhabi

Hakkasan sits within the grounds of the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental on W Corniche Road. It holds a Michelin star for its contemporary approach to Chinese cuisine. The room runs smart and elegant, leaning into the formality often expected of this address.

Most spots along this stretch of the coast rely on the novelty of the waterfront to draw a crowd. Hakkasan succeeds because it ignores the distraction of the nearby Marina Mall entirely, focusing instead on a precise, modern menu that justifies the trip across town. While it is dressier than the casual bistros found toward the beach, the atmosphere is restrained rather than performative. You choose this place for the consistency of its kitchen, which manages to hold its own against the weight of the grand hotel architecture surrounding it.