50 Best Experiences

MENA's 50 Best Restaurants
Abu Dhabi
Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 arrives in Abu Dhabi this February!
Experience a series of exclusive culinary events across the city's finest dining destinations, featuring collaborations with world-renowned chefs for unforgettable gastronomic experiences.
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31January - 5 February
50 Best Signature Sessions
In partnership with SevenRooms



Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard X Orfali Bros
Sponsored by SevenRooms
Dinner, 31 January 2026Per person AED 650, AED 850 including non-alcoholic pairing or AED 1,000 including wine pairingChef Nicolas Isnard's French classics with signature global touches meets the category-defying cuisine of Dubai's Orfali Bros in this special collaboration dinner. Held at the Shangri-La Hotel's flagship contemporary French restaurant, Bord Eau, this multi-course experience will showcase a unique blend of pan-European dishes, Syrian staples and influences from across the world alongside a curated wine or non-alcoholic drinks pairing.
Sponsored by SevenRooms


Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi X Trèsind Studio
Sponsored by SevenRooms
Dinner, 31 January 2026Per person AED 650 or AED 1,000 including beverage pairingTwo masters of cutting-edge Indian fine dining meet for one night only at this special event. Chefs Hemant Oberoi and Himanshu Saini will create a multi-course menu celebrating modern Indian gastronomy in an opulent dining room against a breathtaking backdrop of the Arabian Gulf. Expect experimental cooking, impeccable service and a carefully curated optional drinks pairing.
Sponsored by SevenRooms

Taparelle X Le Petit Cornichon
Sponsored by SevenRooms
Dinner, 31 January 2026Per person AED 500, including beveragesExperience a medley of Mediterranean flavours crafted by Le Petit Cornichon's Chef Erwann Lance and Chef Omaka Marie Orubu from rising star Abu Dhabi restaurant Taparelle. Expect a sharing-style menu combining Le Petit Cornichon's bold flavours and Taparelle's sun-drenched plates in a buzzy, welcoming space.
Sponsored by SevenRooms


Niri X Alee
Sponsored by SevenRooms and Maison Kaviari
Dinner, 1 February 2026Per person AED 400For a one-off dinner that blends Japanese and Jordanian cuisine, chef Yasuyuki Takemotosan welcomes Alee's Ali Ghzawi to Niri for an event that brings together two distinct culinary cultures. Expect an eight-course tasting menu featuring brand new dishes developed by Takemotosan and Ghzawi, fusing Japanese precision with the depth and warmth of Jordanian flavours.
Sponsored by SevenRooms and Maison Kaviari

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Alba Terrace X Beihouse
Sponsored by SevenRooms
Dinner, 2 February 2026Per person AED 295 soft package, AED 395 house package or AED 495 bubbles packageAt The Abu Dhabi Edition, Alba Terrace partners with Beihouse – a modern Lebanese restaurant from Beirut defined by its ingredient-led, culturally rooted approach. The evening promises to be a collaboration celebrating culture, creativity and unforgettable dining through a seven-course menu where Mediterranean tradition and innovation share the same table.
Sponsored by SevenRooms


Coya X Myazu
Sponsored by SevenRooms and The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Dinner, 1 February 2026Per person AED 299 or AED 350 including wine pairingFor a one-time dinner at Coya, Chef Fabrizio Fossati's vibrant Peruvian fusion menu comes together with Chef Ian Pengelley's precise Japanese cooking at Myazu. The six-course menu will feature signature dishes from each restaurant, including Japanese favourites with quality ingredients and Peruvian dishes reimagined with global touches, with an exciting yet dependably luxurious execution.
Sponsored by SevenRooms and The Galleria Al Maryah Island


Sand & Koal X Salsify at the Roundhouse
Sponsored by SevenRooms
Dinner, 2 February 2026Per person AED 650 or AED 1,000 including beverage pairingJoin Sand & Koal's Jack Jarrett and Salsify's Ryan Cole for an unforgettable sunset beachside dinner. Sand & Koal's raw and wood-fired seafood plates will combine with Chef Ryan's artistic culinary style in an exclusive dining experience served alongside azure ocean views.
Sponsored by SevenRooms


SushiSamba X Kuuru
Sponsored by SevenRooms
Dinner, 4 February 2026Per person from AED 550Abu Dhabi's SushiSamba, purveyor of a unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian culture and cuisine, welcomes Nikkei-focussed Kuuru for an extraordinary evening of signature flavours, creative technique and culinary artistry. Served alongside a glittering waterfront vista, the 10-course tasting menu will showcase five signature dishes from each restaurant in a one-night-only collaboration.
Sponsored by SevenRooms


Butcher & Still X Khufu's
Sponsored by SevenRooms and The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Dinner, 4 February 2026TBCEygpt's Best Restaurant 2025, Khufu's, joins forces with Butcher & Still's Chef Marshall Röth for an unforgettable dining experience this February. Chef Mostafa Seif will bring his iconic Egyptian dishes reimagined with modern techniques and flavours, while Butcher & Still's luxe steak-focused menu and 1920s-inspired surrounds provide the perfect backdrop for this unique collaboration.
Sponsored by SevenRooms and The Galleria Al Maryah Island


Talea by Antonio Guida X Uliassi
Sponsored by SevenRooms and Elle & Vire Professionel
Dinner, 4 February 2026Per person AED 750 or AED 1,100 including beverage pairingTalea's 'Cucina di Famiglia' – family-style cuisine – comes together with Uliassi's timeless yet innovative cooking in what promises to be a refined celebration of the very best Italian fare. Over six unique courses, diners will be treated to new interpretations of classic Italian dishes, curated by Mauro Uliassi and Guida's protégé, Luigi Stinga.
Sponsored by SevenRooms and Elle & Vire Professionel


Lebanese Terrace X Le Golfe
Sponsored by SevenRooms
Dinner, 5 February 2026Per person AED 450 or AED 700 including beverage pairingLe Golfe's sun-soaked, seafood-forward plates are landing at Lebanese Terrace for a one-time-only dinner inspired by the best of Levantine and Mediterranean cuisine. The multi-course menu will feature Le Golfe's signature Italian-Tunisian style and celebrate Lebanon's rich culinary heritage. Expect spoils of the sea grilled to perfection in a plush dining space.
Sponsored by SevenRooms


La Petite Maison (LPM) X Cantina
Sponsored by SevenRooms, The Galleria Al Maryah Island and Valrhona
Dinner, 5 February 2026TBCKuwait favourite Cantina's famous homemade pasta dishes are coming to Abu Dhabi's La Petite Maison in 2026. Chef Basmah Marouf's modern Italian cooking will combine with LMP's playful French Riviera-inspired dishes in a special dinner featuring four courses taking diners on a flavourful journey across the Mediterranean.
Sponsored by SevenRooms, The Galleria Al Maryah Island and Valrhona
Saturday 31 January 2026
Flavours of 50 Best



Flavours of 50 Best
Saturday 31 January 2026AED 595 per person, all inclusiveA trio of chefs behind some of the world's most exciting restaurants and a leading bartender are joining forces for an exclusive evening brunch event at Graphos Social Kitchen in the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island hotel.
Join 50 Best for an evening of standout dishes from some of the world's top culinary talent, with an incredible array of food and drink and great entertainment.
Chefs Mitsuharu 'Micha' Tsumura of Maido, Yasmina Hayek of Em Sherif and Dej Kewkacha of Gaggan at Louis Vuitton will be in the kitchen, while drinks from Mimi Kachushi's Manja Stankovic will be flowing during the event.













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