The Places · United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Made By profiles 3 places in Abu Dhabi, spanning hotel, mediterranean fine dining with middle eastern influences, modern japanese izakaya — each tied to the people and producers behind it.
01.Hotel
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The first Rosewood property in the UAE, Rosewood Abu Dhabi occupies a knife-edge tower on man-made Al Maryah Island, surrounded by the waters of the Gulf and the Abu Dhabi Global Market financial district. Its 189 rooms and suites combine dark natural materials with floor-to-ceiling Gulf views, four distinct restaurants, and a full-service spa. La Liste awarded the hotel 92.5 points in its 2026 Top Hotels ranking.
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02.Modern Japanese Izakaya
Otoro
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Three consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand awards (2024, 2025, 2026) confirm Otoro's standing among Abu Dhabi's most consistent Japanese Contemporary tables. Operating in the mid-price tier on Al Maqta' Street, it pairs live-counter energy with a menu built around technique over theatrics. For the price point, the kitchen delivers a level of precision that most of the city's Japanese mid-range rarely matches.
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03.Mediterranean Fine Dining with Middle Eastern Influences
Mika
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Mika brings Mediterranean cooking to Yas Marina with a two-time Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction (2024 and 2025) and a $$-tier price point that positions it well below Abu Dhabi's fine-dining ceiling. Chef Michael White's kitchen works within a tradition grounded in coastal and regional European produce, making this one of the more straightforward value cases in the city's Michelin-recognised tier.
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