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Momofuku
2026Asian-American, ramen, noodles, roasted meats · Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu DhabiMomofuku with Anthem Hospitality GroupDavid Chang's Momofuku makes its Gulf debut at Aldar's Saadiyat Grove, the new retail and dining district beside the Louvre Abu Dhabi. It is part of the launch lineup Aldar named for the district's Q4 2026 opening.
GAIA
2026Greek Mediterranean · Al Maryah Island, Abu DhabiFundamental HospitalityIzu Ani's Greek restaurant GAIA, born in DIFC and now in London, Doha and Miami, is coming to the Four Seasons on Al Maryah Island, with its Ice Market of daily seafood.Inside Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
Monsieur Paul
2026French Lyonnaise brasserie · Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu DhabiMaison BocuseA Bocuse brasserie named after the late Paul Bocuse, combining a restaurant, cafe and boutique at Aldar's Saadiyat Grove. It is part of the district's launch lineup for Q4 2026.
Alain Ducasse Café
2026French cafe, coffee, chocolate and pastry · Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu DhabiDucasse ParisAlain Ducasse's cafe, with coffee roasted in Paris plus chocolate, ice cream and pastry, is part of the opening lineup at Aldar's Saadiyat Grove beside the Saadiyat museums, alongside Momofuku and Monsieur Paul.
Coming in 2027
Gymkhana
2027Indian · Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu DhabiJKS RestaurantsThe two Michelin star Mayfair Indian restaurant from JKS takes a site at Aldar's Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences, following its Dubai opening this year. The Abu Dhabi menu has not been revealed.
Le Palais
2027Cantonese, dim sum · Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu DhabiPalais de Chine HotelThe first overseas outpost of Le Palais, the Cantonese restaurant at Taipei's Palais de Chine Hotel, at Aldar's Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences. It will serve dim sum and banquet dishes.
Questions about new restaurants in Abu Dhabi
What new restaurants are opening in Abu Dhabi?
The next openings in Abu Dhabi are Barrafina (December 2026), Momofuku (2026), GAIA (2026), Monsieur Paul (2026), Alain Ducasse Café (2026), Gymkhana (2027) and Le Palais (2027). We are tracking 7 in all.
How does Markets of Tomorrow track restaurant openings?
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