Dragon’s Tooth
Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Restaurant in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Dragon's Tooth is a practical Abu Dhabi choice when Al Maryah Island convenience matters more than a clearly signposted cuisine or chef-led experience. It suits low-commitment meals and smaller plans; for special occasions or group dining, compare it with Zuma or Em Sherif Sea Café before deciding.
About Dragon’s Tooth
Dragon's Tooth is a venue in Abu Dhabi with limited public detail available for planning. The guidance is simple: the dress code is smart casual. Beyond that, specific claims about cuisine, chef, menu format, pricing, hours, seating, private dining, or awards should be checked directly with the venue before you build a plan around it.
Use it when Abu Dhabi location and simple planning matter
The case for considering Dragon's Tooth is practical: it is an Abu Dhabi option where a smart-casual dress code is a planning signal. The case against overplanning around it is just as clear. Cuisine, chef, menu format, price tier, hours, or private-room detail are not available to anchor a special-occasion decision, so larger groups should confirm requirements directly before committing.
For an explorer who likes choosing restaurants by culinary point of view, treat Dragon's Tooth as a cautious option until you have confirmed current details with the venue. If the meal itself needs to carry the plan, compare it with other dining options first. Zuma and Em Sherif Sea Café are useful names to cross-shop when you want a more clearly defined dining brief.
Who should book, who should cross-shop
Diners who are comfortable confirming details directly can keep Dragon's Tooth on the Abu Dhabi shortlist. Groups, celebration dinners, cuisine-led travelers should cross-shop before committing, because details do not support a strong private-dining, tasting-led, or cuisine-specific recommendation. For broader planning, use Pearl's Abu Dhabi restaurants guide alongside the city guides for hotels, bars, wineries, experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- Zayed the First Street - Al Maryah Island - MI1 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
- Website
- rosewoodhotels.com/en/abu-dhabi
- Phone
- +971 2 813 5550
Venue details
Ambiance
A cosy, dimly lit speakeasy with a secretive, moody atmosphere and 1920s Shanghai jazz styling.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- dim sum assortment
- Peking duck
- crispy squid with five spice salt
- beef dumplings
Planning details
Location
Zayed the First Street - Al Maryah Island - MI1 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Glo, Notable alternative
- Em Sherif Sea Café, Lebanese, $$$
- Majlis by Pierre Hermé, Notable alternative
- Nolu's Restaurants, Notable alternative
- Zuma, Japanese Contemporary, $$$$
Restaurant context
How Dragon's Tooth compares in Abu Dhabi
Dragon's Tooth is the easier, lower-commitment option if the priority is staying around Al Maryah Island and keeping the plan flexible. Zuma is the stronger choice for a polished Japanese Contemporary dinner, but its $$$$ tier makes it a bigger spend and a more deliberate booking.
For diners who want a clearer cuisine brief, Em Sherif Sea Café is the safer call: Lebanese, $$$, and easier to understand before committing. Dragon's Tooth works better when location leads the decision; Em Sherif Sea Café works better when the table wants a defined meal style.
Glo, Majlis by Pierre Hermé, and Nolu's Restaurants are worth cross-shopping when ambiance or a lighter plan matters more than a formal dinner structure. If the night needs to feel occasion-ready, start with Zuma or Em Sherif Sea Café; if the night needs to be simple, Dragon's Tooth stays in play.
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Compare Dragon’s Tooth
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon’s Tooth | Abu Dhabi | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Glo | Abu Dhabi | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Em Sherif Sea Café | Abu Dhabi | Lebanese | $$$ | 2026 OAD Casual in Asia Ranked · #422025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Majlis by Pierre Hermé | Abu Dhabi | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Nolu's Restaurants | Abu Dhabi | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Zuma | Abu Dhabi | Japanese Contemporary | $$$$ | 2026 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants · #34Gault & Millau UAE 2026 - Selected RestaurantStar Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants · #192025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #324Top 500 Bars 2025 · #4322025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #287 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dragon's Tooth good for solo dining?
It may work if you are comfortable confirming the current setup directly with the venue. Dragon's Tooth is in Abu Dhabi and has a smart-casual dress code; specific seating, hours, service details should be confirmed directly.
What are alternatives to Dragon's Tooth?
Compare Dragon's Tooth with Glo, Nolu's Restaurants, or Majlis by Pierre Hermé if you want to review other options before committing. Zuma and Em Sherif Sea Café are also useful to cross-shop when you want another dining option with a clearer planning brief.
Can I eat at the bar at Dragon's Tooth?
Check directly with the venue before you go. A bar setup is not available, so do not plan around bar dining unless Dragon's Tooth confirms it.
Does Dragon's Tooth handle dietary restrictions?
You should check directly before you go if you have a strict restriction. Dietary and allergy details should be confirmed with the venue's official channels before booking.
Is Dragon's Tooth good for a special occasion?
Confirm directly before treating it as a special-occasion booking. Dragon's Tooth is an Abu Dhabi venue with a smart-casual dress code, but details such as menu format, private dining, pricing, service style should be confirmed directly.
What should I order at Dragon's Tooth?
Check the current menu with the venue before you go. Specific dishes and house specialties should be checked with the venue.
