Saikindō
Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Restaurant in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Saikindō is a sensible Al Maryah Island pick for a dressed-up date, client evening, or late celebration when location and atmosphere are the priority. It is less compelling for diners who need a clearly documented chef, cuisine style, sourcing story, or signature dishes before booking, so compare it with Abu Dhabi's more established dining names if the meal itself has to be the focus.
About Saikindō
Is Saikindō worth booking in Abu Dhabi? The public details are limited, so the safest answer is practical rather than expansive: Saikindō is an evening and late-night option in Abu Dhabi with opening hours from 5 PM daily and closing at 1 AM or 2 AM depending on the day. Beyond that, specific claims about cuisine, menu style, chef, pricing, service format, or accolades are not here.
Abu Dhabi evening hours are the clearest planning point
The main reason to consider Saikindō is its schedule. It opens at 5 PM every day. It closes at 1 AM from Sunday to Wednesday and at 2 AM from Thursday to Saturday, making it more relevant for dinner and late-evening plans than for lunch.
Who should choose it over a better-known Abu Dhabi name
Choose Saikindō when the priority is an Abu Dhabi evening venue with late hours. Compare Saikindō with 99 Sushi Bar, Cafe Milano, Coya, LPM Abu Dhabi, or La Petite Maison (LPM).
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 5 PM–1 AM · Tuesday: 5 PM–1 AM
- Location
- ISLAND - Abu Dhabi Global Market - Second St - Al Maryah Island - MI1 - Abu Dhabi
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined and art-driven, with a transportive listening-bar atmosphere shaped by high-fidelity sound, vinyl, and mid-century Japanese design.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Loud
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Omakase
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails, Vinyl bar
- Opened
- 2025
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- ISLAND - Abu Dhabi Global Market - Second St - Al Maryah Island - MI1 - Abu Dhabi
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- Tuesday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- Wednesday
- 5 PM–1 AM
- Thursday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Friday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Saturday
- 5 PM–2 AM
- Sunday
- 5 PM–1 AM
Location
ISLAND - Abu Dhabi Global Market - Second St - Al Maryah Island - MI1 - Abu Dhabi · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Cafe Milano, Italian, $$$
- 99 Sushi Bar, $$$$ · Japanese Contemporary, $$$$ · Japanese Contemporary
- LPM Abu Dhabi, Notable alternative
- Coya, Peruvian, $$$$
- La Petite Maison (LPM), Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Saikindō compares in Abu Dhabi
Saikindō is the easier call when the plan is centered on Al Maryah Island and the group wants a polished evening without committing to a clearly defined cuisine lane. Cafe Milano is the safer choice for Italian at $$$, especially for business meals where the format is familiar and the value expectation is clearer.
For Japanese Contemporary, 99 Sushi Bar sits in a higher $$$$ bracket and is the stronger cross-shop when the food has to be the point of the booking. Saikindō makes more sense for ambiance-led plans; 99 Sushi Bar is the better fit for diners comfortable paying more for a sharper cuisine identity.
Coya is the splurge-oriented Peruvian alternative at $$$$, better for a high-energy group dinner. LPM Abu Dhabi and La Petite Maison (LPM) are stronger choices when the room needs to feel proven for celebrations and client hosting. Pick Saikindō when location and a late-evening mood outweigh cuisine certainty.
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Compare Saikindō
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saikindō | Abu Dhabi | The 50 Best Bars 2026: Special Awards | ||
| Cafe Milano | Abu Dhabi | Italian | $$$ | Gault & Millau UAE 2026 - Selected Restaurant2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| 99 Sushi Bar | Abu Dhabi | $$$$ · Japanese Contemporary | Star Wine Lists 2026Gault & Millau UAE 2026 - Selected Restaurant2025 Michelin 1 Star | |
| LPM Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi | 2026 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants · #47Star Wine Lists 20262026 Michelin Plate2025 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants · #382025 Michelin PlateWorld's Best Wine Lists 2024 | ||
| Coya | Abu Dhabi | Peruvian | $$$$ | Star Wine Lists 2026Gault & Millau UAE 2026 - Selected Restaurant2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #2522024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3682024 Michelin Plate2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended |
| La Petite Maison (LPM) | Abu Dhabi | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Saikindō?
The confirmed planning point is timing: Saikindō opens from 5 PM and stays open until 1 AM or 2 AM depending on the day. If you need a venue with a more clearly documented public profile, compare it with 99 Sushi Bar before booking.
How far ahead should I book Saikindō?
Specific booking lead times are not here. Its hours run from 5 PM to 1 AM Monday to Wednesday and Sunday, and from 5 PM to 2 AM Thursday to Saturday. Cafe Milano is another Abu Dhabi option to compare while planning.
What should a first-timer know about Saikindō?
Saikindō is an Abu Dhabi venue with confirmed evening and late-night hours: open from 5 PM every day, closing at 1 AM or 2 AM depending on the day. It is not here as a lunch venue. Compared with Coya, the choice should come down to the details you can confirm directly for your date.
Can Saikindō accommodate groups?
The confirmed timing is that Thursday to Saturday hours run later, until 2 AM. If you are comparing Abu Dhabi options for a group meal, LPM Abu Dhabi is another name to consider.
