Cabana Beach Bar & Grill
Al Khubeirah, Abu Dhabi
Restaurant in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Cabana Beach Bar & Grill when the plan is a relaxed beach-club meal at The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, not a formal destination dinner. It is strongest for lunch, late afternoon, and easy resort dining; choose Catch at St. Regis or Villa Toscana instead when the meal itself needs to carry the occasion.
About Cabana Beach Bar & Grill
Cabana Beach Bar & Grill is an Abu Dhabi option with one clear practical advantage: it is open daily from 10 AM to 9 PM. For specific details such as menu style, pricing, booking process, and setting, it is best to approach with flexible expectations.
That makes the decision direct. Consider Cabana Beach Bar & Grill when the timing works for your day in Abu Dhabi and you want a casual, low-pressure plan. If you are comparing it with other named options, Catch at St. Regis, Villa Toscana, The Terrace on the Corniche, Em Sherif Café, and Vasco's are other Abu Dhabi venues to consider depending on the occasion.
Choose it for flexible timing, and confirm other details directly
The strongest reason to consider Cabana Beach Bar & Grill is convenience. It is open every day from 10 AM to 9 PM, which gives more scheduling flexibility than venues with a narrower service window.
The dress code is smart casual. That is the clearest guidance for what to wear, and it is safer than assuming beachwear, formal attire, or any more specific policy.
How to decide between other options
If you are building an Abu Dhabi shortlist, use Cabana Beach Bar & Grill when its daily 10 AM to 9 PM hours and smart casual dress code suit the plan. The Terrace on the Corniche, Catch at St. Regis, and Villa Toscana are other named options to compare when you want a different option for the same day.
For a broader Abu Dhabi shortlist, Em Sherif Café and Vasco's can also be considered alongside Cabana Beach Bar & Grill. Cabana Beach Bar & Grill can be evaluated as a flexible Abu Dhabi venue with daily daytime-to-evening hours and a smart casual dress code, rather than as a restaurant defined by specific menu, price, or award claims.
Part of
St. Regis83 locations on PearlPlanning details
- Hours
- Monday: 10 AM–9 PM · Tuesday: 10 AM–9 PM
- Location
- The St. Regis Abu Dhabi - Nation Riviera Beach Club - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
- Reservations
- Book on the venue's website
- Website
- nationrivierabeachclub.com/our-menus
- Phone
- +971 2 694 4553
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cabana Beach Bar & Grill reads as a polished hotel beach club rather than a casual boardwalk grill. It sits inside The St. Regis Abu Dhabi’s Nation Riviera Beach Club and projects the calm, sunlit rhythms of Gulf waterfront life: sun loungers, open water and steady daytime trade. The tone is upscale and sophisticated without being formal: the setting favors relaxed lounge comfort and daylight conviviality while still needing to justify its food program against the city’s serious restaurant circuit. Overall it feels like a refined, relaxed place to linger by the water.
Best For
This is a daytime-to-evening beach destination that works best for leisurely lunches, relaxed late-afternoon sessions and dinners that benefit from Gulf light and open-air momentum. The venue’s placement inside a five-star beach club makes it suited to hotel guests and visitors who want waterfront lounging and a stronger food program than a typical casual beach shack. It’s appropriate for social groups and small gatherings that prioritize views and a comfortable, resort-style atmosphere over formal dining.
Ordering Tips
The menu leans toward seafood and grilled proteins, typical of beach-and-grill formats in the region, so prioritize dishes that showcase those elements. The description emphasizes the sourcing challenges in the UAE, so expect the kitchen to highlight imported seafood and carefully sourced proteins; seasonality and supply chains shape offerings. Given the venue’s daytime trade and its signature Poke Bowl, consider lighter seafood plates or grilled items for an easy, beach-friendly meal, especially during midday and late-afternoon service.
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed beachfront atmosphere with stunning sunset views and an airy veranda.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options, Halal
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
Poke Bowl
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- The St. Regis Abu Dhabi - Nation Riviera Beach Club - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–9 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–9 PM
Location
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi - Nation Riviera Beach Club - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Catch at St. Regis, Seafood, $$$
- Villa Toscana, Italian, $$$$
- The Terrace on the Corniche, Notable alternative
- Em Sherif Café, Notable alternative
- Vasco's, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Abu Dhabi
Cabana Beach Bar & Grill is the easiest, lowest-commitment pick in this set: useful for beach-club timing, casual groups, and first-timers who want the St. Regis setting without making the meal the whole event. Catch at St. Regis is the better choice for seafood at $$$, especially if the booking is built around dinner rather than a daytime beach stop.
Villa Toscana sits at a higher $$$$ tier and makes more sense for a polished Italian meal or special occasion. The Terrace on the Corniche is a safer hotel-dining alternative if the group wants an indoor, all-purpose restaurant feel rather than a beach-club format.
For alternatives outside the immediate St. Regis decision, Em Sherif Café is stronger when the priority is a more meal-focused outing, while Vasco's is the closer cross-shop for casual waterfront energy. Choose Cabana Beach Bar & Grill when convenience, daytime hours, and a relaxed resort setting matter more than a high-ceremony dinner.
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Compare Cabana Beach Bar & Grill
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabana Beach Bar & Grill | Abu Dhabi | No published awards | ||
| Catch at St. Regis | Abu Dhabi | Seafood | $$$ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Villa Toscana | Abu Dhabi | Italian | $$$$ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| The Terrace on the Corniche | Abu Dhabi | No published awards | ||
| Em Sherif Café | Abu Dhabi | No published awards | ||
| Vasco's | Abu Dhabi | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Cabana Beach Bar & Grill in Abu Dhabi?
Other Abu Dhabi options to compare include Catch at St. Regis, The Terrace on the Corniche, Em Sherif Café, Vasco's, and Villa Toscana. Choose based on the occasion, availability, and the details provided by each venue.
What should I wear to Cabana Beach Bar & Grill?
The dress code is smart casual. Avoid assuming a more specific policy, and check directly with the venue if your plans involve beachwear, formal clothing, or a special event.
Is Cabana Beach Bar & Grill good for a special occasion?
It can be considered if the daily 10 AM to 9 PM hours and smart casual dress code fit your plans.
