Set on the azure shores of the Arabian Gulf, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi is home to a veritable constellation of culinary stars. From the heady flavours of Southeast Asia and the rich bounty of the Mediterranean to laid-back poolside indulgence and decadent afternoon tea, this dreamy hideaway invites diners on a culinary journey around the globe.
Start your voyage oceanside at Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi, where East meets West in a fusion of culinary creativity, imaginative cocktails and DJ-spun tunes that drift on the breeze. The menu offers a flavourful exploration of the Pacific Rim, with appetisers like shrimp tempura and lobster dumplings that are ideal for sharing, while the extensive sushi and sashimi selection includes time-honoured classics and adventurous innovations. Sharing platters and smoky flavours from the Robata charcoal grill are accompanied by a range of mains that demonstrate the dynamism and vibrancy of the Asian kitchen.
Sontaya Abu Dhabi transports diners into a world of Oriental aromas, where the intoxicating flavours of Southeast Asian cuisine come alive. Meaning ‘sunset’ in Thai, Sontaya is home to intimate indoor dining spaces and scenic nooks on the outdoor terrace, where twilight skies twinkle above shimmering pools. Menus capture the exotic eccentricity of Southeast Asian cuisine through flavourful dim sum, fragrant soups and spice-infused curries and seafood. Vegetarian and vegan dishes cater to plant-based diners and the extraordinarily temping desert list is too good to pass by.
Set on the azure shores of the arabian gulf, the st. regis saadiyat island, abu dhabi is home to a vertibale constellation of culinary stars.
Lazy breakfasts and indulgent lunches give way to decadent dinners at Oléa, the resort’s signature all-day dining restaurant. Mediterranean-inspired flavours are served in opulent surrounds that spill out onto a vibrant sun-soaked terrace, where stately palm trees lead the eye towards mesmerising ocean views. Live cooking stations showcase the best of fresh Mediterranean fare, while weekends bring specially themed evenings accompanied by live entertainment.
Memorable evenings start and end at Manhattan Lounge, where mixologists shake and stir their way through a menu of cocktails including signature and locally inspired versions of the Bloody Mary—a St. Regis signature—served in the sumptuous lounge or on the star-lit terrace.
Lazy days on Saadiyat Beach or the resort’s sun-kissed swimming pool are fuelled by the Pool & Beach Bar, where breezy bites and ice-cold beverages are served daily until sunset, rounding off the resort’s extensive culinary collection.
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi offers exceptional dining experiences that span continents and cultures. From bold Asian flavours to Mediterranean delights, every meal is a journey of taste and creativity that immerses guests in a world of flavours amid the spectacular surroundings of Saadiyat Island, making every dining moment unforgettable.The gastronomic journey around the world will continue with upcoming concepts to be revealed very soon.