What's On Abu Dhabi Awards 2018: Shortlist revealed
The countdown is on…
We’re gearing up for the biggest event of the year as we crown the winners of the What’s On Abu Dhabi Awards 2018 on Tuesday October 23. But before we get there, you’ve spent months casting your votes for the city’s best restaurants, unforgettable events, top leisure activities and most popular food concepts, and it’s time to reveal who’ve you’ve voted for as your shortlist.
Ahead of the ceremony, we’ll be pre-awarding all the winners of the Leisure categories, as well as the categories that fall in Restaurants Under Dhs400. All the other categories will be crowned at our annual awards night, taking place this year at the glitzy Grand Hyatt. A further four categories; Indie Restaurant of the Year, Chef of the Year, Newcomer of the Year and Restaurant of the Year will also be awarded on the night, voted for solely by the expert What’s On team.
Want to be there on the night? Tickets are on sale now via platinumlist.net.
So without further ado, here are the nominees…
Entertainment
Favourite Bar
Cooper’s Bar & Restaurant, Park Rotana
Roberto’s Restaurant & Lounge
Trader Vic’s, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
Favourite Day Out
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Kidz Factory
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
Favourite Concert
Dua Lipa live in Abu Dhabi
Katy Perry: New Years Eve
Yasalam After-Race Concerts: P!nk
Favourite Ladies’ Night
Ladies Night at Cho Gao Marina Walk, Intercontinental Abu Dhabi
Pacifico TIKI Dining & Lounge
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
Favourite Festival
Creamfields Abu Dhabi
Mother of the Nation
Yasalam
Favourite Nightclub
Empire Yas Bar
Mad On Yas Island
Roberto’s Restaurant & Lounge
Favourite Sporting Event
FIFA Club World Cup at NRG Café
FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017
Mubadala World Tennis Championship
Favourite Food Concept
Favourite Business Lunch
Cho Gao, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi
Mosaic Restaurant
Roberto’s Restaurant & Lounge
Favourite Café
Cafe Mandarina
La Brioche, Khalifa City
La Brioche, Marina Mall
Favourite Healthy Restaurant
Cafe Mandarina
Pearl Lounge, Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Zest, The Club
Favourite Pub Grub
Belgian Café, Radisson Blu Yas Island
Brauhaus, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
Porters English Pub, Grand Millennium Al Wahda
Restaurants Above Dhs400
Favourite Chinese Restaurant
Hakkasan Abu Dhabi
Rouge, Hilton Capital Grand
Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Favourite French Restaurant
Bord Eau, Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Entrecôte Café de Paris
La Brasserie, Abu Dhabi
Favourite Indian Restaurant
Indigo, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
Lazeez Indian Restaurant
Favourite International Restaurant
Beach House, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas
Sofra Bld, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Teatro, Park Rotana Abu Dhabi
Favourite Italian Restaurant
Prego’s, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
Roberto’s Restaurant & Lounge
Spaccanapoli – Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi
Favourite Japanese Restaurant
99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant, Four Seasons
Benihana, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
Tori No Su, Jumeirah at Etihad towers
Favourite Middle Eastern Restaurant
Li Beirut, Jumeirah at Etihad towers
Ornina Oriental Lounge
Sambusek, Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Favourite Pan-Asian Restaurant
Cho Gao, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi
Cho Gao Marina Walk at InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Hoi An, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Favourite Seafood Restaurant
Aquarium, Yas Marina
Finz, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
Fishmarket, InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Favourite Steakhouse
Ray’s Grill, Jumeirah at Etihad towers
Rodeo Grill, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi
The Park Bar & Grill, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas
Favourite Thai Restaurant
Benjarong, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
Sontaya, St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
Favourite The Americas Restaurant
BU! Trinity
Chamas, InterContinental Abu Dhabi
Market Kitchen, Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi
Favourite Brunch
99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant, Four Seasons
Nahaam, Jumeirah at Etihad towers
Roberto’s Restaurant & Lounge
What’s On Abu Dhabi Awards 2018, Tuesday October 23. whatson.ae/abudhabi
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