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Layover Dining at Mamsha Al Saadiyat
Uncover a world of culinary finesse with an exclusive evening at Mamsha Al Saadiyat's scrumptious restaurants. Ideal for late-night transit visitors through Abu Dhabi, this 3-hour tour invites you to feast on various exquisite cuisines, all in a luxurious setting by the sea. Open until midnight, Mamsha Al Saadiyat ensures your layover is transformed into a memorable dining experience.
Embark on your gastronomic adventure with a smooth 35-minute taxi ride from Abu Dhabi Airport. For added convenience, services like Uber and Careem are ready to whisk you away to this culinary haven.
Highlights
2-3 hours
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Highlights
2-3 hours
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Day 1 highlights
From your arrival at Abu Dhabi Airport, your journey to Mamsha Al Saadiyat is a gateway to culinary excellence. With the glistening sea as your backdrop, Mamsha Al Saadiyat's restaurants offer an eclectic mix of international and local flavours. Sip on tantalising cocktails and dine on artfully crafted dishes that highlight the region's rich culinary traditions. From seafood delights to authentic Emirati specialities, your palate is in for a treat. As the night unwinds, a quick and easy taxi ride brings you back to the airport, rounding off an enchanting evening in Abu Dhabi.
Stop 1
Recommended Time: 1 hours
With more than 50 airlines flying to and from some 102 destinations in over 56 countries, Zayed International Airport has been recognised by the World Airport Awards, with the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ accolade going to this airport more than once.
The airport’s Terminal 1, with design and architecture reflecting traditional Emirati elements set in a high-end, ultramodern ambience, delivers a five-star travel experience.
The home of Etihad Airways – the national airline of the United Arab Emirates – Terminal 3 welcomes travellers to plush Etihad lounges and an award-winning concierge-style check-in. Impressive retail is managed by DFS, the world’s largest luxury retailer, and is complemented by upmarket restaurants and cafés.
The soon-to-come Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC), a centrepiece of Abu Dhabi Airports Company’s (ADAC) multibillion-dollar investment programme, will provide a full terminal building, passenger and cargo facilities, duty-free shops and restaurants for between 27-40 million people a year in the future.
Are you flying into Abu Dhabi? Click here for full flight information.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is also well connected to the rest of the emirate by numerous bus services. For more information on bus services, fares and schedules, or to download bus routes, click here.
Mamsha Al Saadiyat
Stop 2
Recommended Time: 3 hours
Set against a stunning backdrop of the glistening turquoise waters and clear skies of Abu Dhabi, this is just the place to enjoy a swim, twirl your pasta and relish the sun without a sense of time. With the striking Soul Beach on one side, Saadiyat Island also serves up a vibrant beachfront community that adds the cherry on the cake for dining - Mamsha Al Saadiyat. This is where you can fuel your appetite, enjoy a dose of caffeine or tuck into some delectable desserts in one sitting.
Stop 1
Zayed International Airport
Recommended Time: 1 hours
With more than 50 airlines flying to and from some 102 destinations in over 56 countries, Zayed International Airport has been recognised by the World Airport Awards, with the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ accolade going to this airport more than once.
The airport’s Terminal 1, with design and architecture reflecting traditional Emirati elements set in a high-end, ultramodern ambience, delivers a five-star travel experience.
The home of Etihad Airways – the national airline of the United Arab Emirates – Terminal 3 welcomes travellers to plush Etihad lounges and an award-winning concierge-style check-in. Impressive retail is managed by DFS, the world’s largest luxury retailer, and is complemented by upmarket restaurants and cafés.
The soon-to-come Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC), a centrepiece of Abu Dhabi Airports Company’s (ADAC) multibillion-dollar investment programme, will provide a full terminal building, passenger and cargo facilities, duty-free shops and restaurants for between 27-40 million people a year in the future.
Are you flying into Abu Dhabi? Click here for full flight information.
Abu Dhabi International Airport is also well connected to the rest of the emirate by numerous bus services. For more information on bus services, fares and schedules, or to download bus routes, click here.
