David 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.
Timeline
AnnouncedNov 6, 2026Named in Aldar's Saadiyat Grove launch lineup, Q4 2026
mediaoffice.abudhabi Expected openingLate 2026
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