Our main event: the Abu Dhabi bars where the cocktails are the reason to go.
Last checked 14 November 2026. No bar paid to be included.
Swipe to see all 7 bars โ
Speakeasy
A speakeasy inspired by 1920s Shanghai jazz, hidden behind the Chinese restaurant Dai Pai Dong, with dark booths, low light, dim sum and pan-Asian bites.
๐ The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sky bar
On the 62nd floor of Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, with the most spectacular views of the city skyline. Dress the part.
๐ Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Corniche, Abu Dhabi
Hotel cocktail bar
An intimate, literary-themed bar at The Abu Dhabi EDITION, with dim light, velvet seats and creative and classic cocktails. Look out for its Negroni sessions.
๐ The Abu Dhabi EDITION, Al Bateen Marina, Abu Dhabi
Beach lounge
A bohemian beach lounge at the Park Hyatt on Saadiyat, with Gulf views, a fire pit and sundowners to an Ibiza-style soundtrack.
๐ Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi
Poolside lounge
A day-to-night poolside lounge on a third-floor terrace at Rosewood, with city views, palm tree sculptures in metal and a busy evening crowd.
๐ Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Tiki bar and restaurant
A tropical tiki bar and restaurant at Beach Rotana.
๐ Beach Rotana, Tourist Club Area
๐ Daily 6pm to 1.30am (OpenStreetMap; check before you go)
Tap a pin for the bar. Numbers match the list.
Start with Hidden Bar, Dragon's Tooth, Ray's Bar, The Library Bar and Shala Lounge. Our full list has 7 bars.
This guide is written by the team at M.AD Agency. We run Cocktail Week, the ten-day cocktail festival held town by town across the UK and Ireland. Since 2022 we have taken it to more than 20 towns and cities and worked with hundreds of bars. We put this guide together from our own research, award results and trusted local guides.
No bar paid to be included and nobody can buy a place. We check the guide regularly as bars open, change and close.
Run a bar in Abu Dhabi that should be here? Get in touch at hello@cocktail-week.com and tell us about it.
We use cookies to see how people use the site and to show you relevant ads. Nothing is set unless you say yes. Cookie policy