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    Akawa, Restaurant in Abu Dhabi
    Restaurant

    Akawa

    Al Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi

    Restaurant in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    The Read

    Price

    $50–100per person

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Akawa is a practical Abu Dhabi pick when the brief is Modern Arabic cooking for a polished dinner rather than an award-led destination booking. Go for a date, client meal, or celebration where regional flavor matters, and ask what is seasonal before ordering.

    About Akawa

    Akawa is a Modern Arabic restaurant in Abu Dhabi. It is best suited to diners looking for Modern Arabic cuisine with a smart-casual dress code.

    For diners comparing options in Abu Dhabi, Akawa is most clearly relevant when the brief is Modern Arabic food. Confirm practical details directly before making plans, especially if timing, budget, group size, accessibility, or dietary requirements will affect the visit.

    Book it for Modern Arabic dining in Abu Dhabi

    Akawa's identity is straightforward: Modern Arabic cuisine in Abu Dhabi with a smart-casual dress code. That makes it a natural candidate when you want a meal with a Modern Arabic point of view. Before you go, check details such as signature dishes, menu format, service style, price range, opening hours, and accolades.

    Dress smart casual. For everything else that can shape the experience, check with the venue directly before committing. That includes current opening times, reservation availability, menu details, seating arrangements, and whether the kitchen can accommodate any dietary needs.

    Use confirmed details, then verify the rest

    If you are choosing Akawa, choose it for Modern Arabic dining in Abu Dhabi, then confirm the current menu and logistics close to the date of your visit.

    If the goal is to shortlist a Modern Arabic restaurant in Abu Dhabi and then confirm the practical details directly, Akawa can be considered on that basis. For broader planning across the city, use our full Abu Dhabi restaurants guide, or round out the trip with our full Abu Dhabi hotels guide, our full Abu Dhabi bars guide, our full Abu Dhabi wineries guide, and our full Abu Dhabi experiences guide.

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    Planning details

    Location
    Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat Villas, Al Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    Website
    akawa-restaurant.com

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Refined yet relaxed seaside setting with coastal-elegant décor, warm contemporary lighting, and a golden-hour focused atmosphere that feels upscale but comfortable for both couples and families.

    Tags

    Vibe

    RomanticElegantScenic

    Best For

    Date NightFamilyGroup Dining

    Experience

    WaterfrontTerraceDesign Destination

    Sourcing

    Local Sourcing

    View

    WaterfrontSkyline

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Medium
    Kitchen
    Fusion
    Menu Format
    A la carte
    Drinks Focus
    Cocktails, Spirits, Beer, Non alcoholic cocktails
    Dietary
    Halal, Vegetarian friendly
    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
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    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat Villas, Al Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Planning details

    Location

    Bab Al Nojoum Hudayriyat Villas, Al Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I eat at the bar at Akawa?

    If you prefer a bar, counter, or specific table type, confirm the current arrangement with the venue before going.

    What should I wear to Akawa?

    The dress code at Akawa in Abu Dhabi is smart casual.