Cocktail bars in Abu Dhabi
If cocktails are the plan in Abu Dhabi, start here: 12 cocktail bars listed locally, sorted by what drinkers actually say. Pair two or three of these and you have a full day sorted in Abu Dhabi.
Cocktail bars in Abu Dhabi
The serious-drinks map of Abu Dhabi: real venues, real ratings. Menus change with the seasons — ask the bartender. If the menu does not list it, ask anyway; the best drinks are often off-menu.
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Drinking cocktails in Abu Dhabi
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Abu Dhabi is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Abu Dhabi vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, the UAE (coordinates 24.47, 54.37, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Listings for Abu Dhabi come from Google Places, refreshed regularly. Small towns change fast: if a place has shut or moved, the listing may lag behind.
More cocktail bars nearby
If Abu Dhabi itself is thin on this one, these nearby towns have their own guides:
- Cocktail bars in Dubai (130 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Sharjah (144 km away)
Common questions
Where do these Abu Dhabi cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Abu Dhabi with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Abu Dhabi?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
Images: Photo: Rizwan Ullah Wazir via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0) · Photo: Francisco Anzola via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) · Photo: Jaseem Hamza via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
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