The Best Restaurants On Al Maryah Island 

Bringing together the warmth of Lebanese hospitality and the soulful depth of Armenian cooking, Almayass has long perfected the art of generous dining. The Beirut original opened in 1996, and its spacious Al Maryah Island outpost carries that legacy confidently, complete with coveted circular booths that make lingering almost inevitable. The menu is extensive and proudly portioned for sharing. Start with the bright Itch salad before moving to the meshwi shekaf, where tender grilled veal meets delicately spiced bread. It’s a Bib Gourmand-awarded spot with a menu so wide-ranging, one visit simply won’t suffice.

With its enviable perch in The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, LPM makes good on its promise to transport diners far beyond the Abu Dhabi skyline. Step inside and diners will find a Riviera-inspired setting: sun-washed hues, crisp linens, marble touches and bursts of bold color 一 artworks, flowers and shutters all nodding playfully to the Côte d’Azur charm. The menu keeps pace with that breezy elegance, drawing on French-Mediterranean traditions and prepared à-la-minute: think thinly sliced octopus bright with citrus, or a salt-baked sea bass that arrives with the confidence of a holidaying Provençal fisherman.

At Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Dai Pai Dong brings a polished yet soulful take on classic Cantonese cookery to Al Maryah Island. Here, Cantonese is unquestionably king, from glistening roasted duck and tender braised brisket to double-boiled soups that arrive with quiet confidence. The kitchen also shows its livelier side with a handful of Sichuan dishes for those in pursuit of heat. Portions are designed for sharing, making the dining room 一 complete with warm dark woods, latticework details and a subtle nod to China’s street-side heritage 一 feel all the more spirited.

Sleek, polished and quietly confident, 99 Sushi Bar brings a distinctly refined approach to Japanese dining at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island. Founded by Spanish owners 一 who still import much of the seafood from home 一 the restaurant showcases ingredients of exceptional quality in dishes that balance precision with creativity. The room oozes understated glamour, with gold accents, velvet seating and a calm, intimate energy. The menu spans from the classic to the avant-garde: Alaskan black cod layered with red miso, or tiger prawn tempura in a spicy-creamy cloak.