{
  "id": 7768883,
  "title": "From Saadiyat to Reem Island: New restaurants to check out in Abu Dhabi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/from-saadiyat-to-reem-island-new-restaurants-to-check-out-in-abu-dhabi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T09:52:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/from-saadiyat-to-reem-island-new-restaurants-to-check-out-in-abu-dhabi-1.500672220"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abu Dhabi has introduced a fresh array of dining and hospitality options, providing locals with more places to explore. The newest additions span Italian, Indian, Emirati, and specialty cuisine. Here are some of the must-visit new spots.\n\nAt Umm Al Emarat Park, Salt has reopened with a refreshed ambiance. The casual eatery is famous for its burgers and laid-back atmosphere, perfect for a quick bite before or after a visit to the gardens.\n\nFor Italian food enthusiasts, Jamie’s Italian has opened its doors at Reem Mall. The restaurant offers classic Italian dishes like pizza and pasta in a relaxed setting inside the mall.\n\nEmirati cuisine fans can try Falwa at ADREA, where traditional Emirati dishes are reimagined in a contemporary dining setting.\n\nThe Galleria now hosts The Cheeseroom, a specialty shop dedicated to cheeses and platters, offering a selection for sharing or takeaway.\n\nBloom Arjaan by Rotana has arrived on Saadiyat Island, contributing to the island’s expanding collection of hotels and cultural attractions. Guests can enjoy the location’s beaches, restaurants, and cultural sites.\n\nIndian cuisine fans can now enjoy dishes at Art of Dum at Reem Mall. The restaurant specializes in Indian fare, giving diners another option at the mall.\n\nAl Qana’s Landers has opened as a bakery and specialty café, combining coffee and baked goods in one destination.\n\nSallora by the Sea, located at Al Bahar on the Abu Dhabi Corniche, focuses on seafood. The newly opened restaurant offers a menu centered around seafood, complemented by its coastal setting.\n\nThe Arcades in Abu Dhabi is home to The Solenn, which serves Greek and Mediterranean-inspired dishes with a contemporary twist.\n\nHere Cafe, a Greek and Mediterranean-themed speciality café, has opened a new branch in Al Wathba, catering to coffee lovers in the area.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi has welcomed a new mix of restaurants, cafés and hospitality spots, giving residents more places to discover across the city. The latest additions range from Italian and Indian restaurants to speciality coffee shops, a cheese store and a new hotel on Saadiyat Island. Here are some of the new destinations worth knowing about. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}