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    Selections, Restaurant in Abu Dhabi
    Restaurant

    Selections

    Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi

    Restaurant in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    The Read

    Price

    $50–100per person

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Selections is a practical Abu Dhabi hotel-dining pick for mixed groups, family meals, and low-friction plans around the InterContinental Al Bateen area. Choose it for convenience and flexibility rather than a chef-led or cuisine-specific meal; for a clearer dining identity, compare it with Byblos Sur Mer or Fishmarket.

    About Selections

    Selections is a dining venue in Abu Dhabi with weekday service periods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Beyond those hours, information is limited: it does not specify cuisine type, chef, signature dish, award, price signal, service format, or detailed location beyond Abu Dhabi. This makes it suitable for basic planning rather than for deciding around a specific culinary style.

    A safer pick when the brief is broad

    Consider Selections when the priority is finding a direct Abu Dhabi option with weekday meal periods. For a more food-led decision, details are thinner because it does not specify cuisine type, chef, signature dish, award, or price range to anchor expectations. That does not rule it out; it simply means expectations should be set around the basics rather than menu or service details.

    Where the decision sits in Abu Dhabi

    If you want to compare it with other named options, cross-shop Byblos Sur Mer or consider Fishmarket depending on what best fits your plans. For a wider city scan, start with Pearl's Abu Dhabi restaurants guide. Selections makes the clearest case when its weekday hours match your schedule and you do not need a restaurant defined by cuisine, chef, award, or tasting format.

    Venue detailsWaterfront
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
    Explore Abu DhabiNearby

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 6:30–10:30 AM, 12:30–4 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM · Tuesday: 6:30–10:30 AM, 12:30–4 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM
    Location
    InterContinental - King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St - Al Bateen - W32 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
    Phone
    +971 2 666 6888
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Welcoming, elegant, and relaxed, with a polished hotel-dining atmosphere and lively buffet energy.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantSophisticatedModern

    Best For

    FamilyGroup DiningBusiness Dinner

    Experience

    WaterfrontHotel RestaurantStandalone

    View

    Waterfront

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Self Service
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Large
    Kitchen
    Modern
    Menu Format
    Buffet
    Drinks Focus
    Coffee, Fresh juices
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly, Halal

    Signature Dishes

    • fresh pastries
    • artisanal cheeses
    • grilled king prawns
    • slow-roasted lamb shoulder
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    InterContinental - King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St - Al Bateen - W32 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    6:30–10:30 AM, 12:30–4 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM
    Tuesday
    6:30–10:30 AM, 12:30–4 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM
    Wednesday
    6:30–10:30 AM, 12:30–4 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM
    Thursday
    6:30–10:30 AM, 12:30–4 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM
    Friday
    6:30–10:30 AM, 12:30–4 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM
    Saturday
    6:30–11 AM, 12:30–4 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM
    Sunday
    6:30–11 AM, 12:30–4 PM, 6:30–10:30 PM

    Location

    InterContinental - King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St - Al Bateen - W32 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates · Directions

    +971 2 666 6888

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Cho Gao Marina Walk, Notable alternative
    • The Bayshore Beach Club, Notable alternative
    • Belgian Café, Notable alternative
    • Byblos Sur Mer, Lebanese, $$
    • Fishmarket, Notable alternative
    Restaurant context

    How Selections compares in Abu Dhabi

    Selections is the safer convenience play: easy to fit around a hotel day, useful for mixed groups, and less dependent on everyone wanting the same cuisine. Byblos Sur Mer is the clearer choice when the group wants Lebanese and a known $$ price tier, so it gives stronger value clarity before committing.

    For atmosphere-led plans, The Bayshore Beach Club is the more leisure-oriented cross-shop, while Belgian Café is better when the brief is casual and social rather than hotel all-day dining. Cho Gao Marina Walk and Fishmarket are stronger alternatives when the group wants a more defined venue identity.

    Use Selections when booking ease and group flexibility matter. Pick Byblos Sur Mer for a more specific cuisine-and-budget decision, Fishmarket for a more focused meal brief, and The Bayshore Beach Club when the setting is the main reason for going.

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    Unlock the full Selections guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.

    Compare Selections

    Selections Abu Dhabi and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisinePriceAwards
    SelectionsAbu DhabiNo published awards
    Cho Gao Marina WalkAbu DhabiNo published awards
    The Bayshore Beach ClubAbu DhabiNo published awards
    Belgian CaféAbu DhabiNo published awards
    Byblos Sur MerAbu DhabiLebanese$$
    2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate
    FishmarketAbu DhabiNo published awards

    How Selections Abu Dhabi compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are alternatives to Selections in Abu Dhabi?

    For another named option, compare Selections with Byblos Sur Mer or Fishmarket. Use Selections when its weekday hours fit your plans; choose another venue if you need a more clearly defined dining direction.

    Is lunch or dinner better at Selections?

    Weekday hours include lunch from 12:30–4 PM and dinner from 6:30–10:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The better slot depends on your schedule; it does not specify a difference in menu, atmosphere, or service between lunch and dinner.

    What should a first-timer know about Selections?

    Start with the hours: Monday through Friday, Selections is open 6:30–10:30 AM, 12:30–4 PM, and 6:30–10:30 PM. It does not specify cuisine, price, signature dishes, chef, awards, or weekend service details.