Last night, in the glow of W Abu Dhabi — Yas Island’s sparkling roof, we were joined by 500 of Abu Dhabi’s own bright stars for a ceremony announcing the What’s On Awards Abu Dhabi 2023 winners. And we don’t like to brag, but, it’s a pretty big deal — widely recognised as the city’s most important leisure and entertainment award ceremony. Here are the Highly Commended Award winners…

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Pizza – Sole

Highly Commended Pizza: SOLE, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

Italian Over 400 – Marco

Highly Commended Italian Restaurant: Marcos Italian, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr

Seafood – Fishmarket

Highly Commended Seafood Restaurant: Fishmarket, InterContinental Abu Dhabi

Steakhouse – Rays

Highly Commended Steakhouse: Rays Grill, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers

Afternoon tea – Majilis

Highly Commended Afternoon Tea: Majlis Lobby Lounge, Rosewood Abu Dhabi

Cafe – Dots cafe

Highly Commended Cafe: Dots Cafe

Healthy restaurant – Market

Highly Commended Healthy Restaurant: Market at Edition, The Abu Dhabi Edition

Brunch – The Foundry

Highly Commended Brunch Under Dhs400: The Foundry, Southern Sun Hotel Abu Dhabi

Middle Eastern Restaurant – Mosaic

Highly Commended Middle Eastern Restaurant Under Dhs400: Mosaic Restaurant Muroor Street

Sporting event – Falcon Daman

Highly Commended Sporting Event: Falcon Daman Series By Abu Dhabi Cycling 2022

Happy Hour – Velocity

Highly Commended Happy Hour: Velocity, Marriott Hotel Downtown, Abu Dhabi

Beach hotel – Bab Al Qasr

Highly Commended Beach Hotel: Bab Al Qasr

Grape and cheese – UVA

Highly Commended Grape and Cheese Night: Uva Wine Bar & Lounge, Marriott Hotel Al Forsan

Bar -The Warehouse Wine

Highly Commended Bar: The Warehouse Wine & Tapas Bar, Pearl Rotana Capital Centre

Luxury staycation – Jumeirah

Highly Commended Staycation: Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort

Mediterranean resraurant – Grills at chillo

Highly Commended Mediterranean Restaurant Under Dhs400: Grills@ChillO, Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche

Outdoor bar – Iris

Highly Commended Outdoor Bar: Iris

Evening Brunch – The Library

Highly Commended Evening Brunch: Library Bar, The Abu Dhabi Edition

Daycation – Saadiyat

Highly Commended Daycation: Saadiyat Beach Club

Indian restaurant – Mynt

Highly Commended Indian Restaurant Under Dhs400: MYNT Indian Cuisine Restaurant

Business Lunch – LPM

Highly Commended Business Lunch: LPM Restaurant & Bar

Ladies Night – Art Lounge

Highly Commended Ladies Night: Art Lounge, Louvre Abu Dhabi

Japanese Restaurtant over 400 – Niri

Highly Commended Japanese Restaurant: Niri Restaurant and Bar

Attraction – West Bay radisson

Highly Commended Attraction: West Bay, Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche

Italian Restaurant Larte

Highly Commended Italian Restaurant Under Dhs400: Larte Ristorante

Pub Grub – coopers

Highly Commended Pub Grub: Coopers Bar & Restaurant, Park Rotana Abu Dhabi

Concert – Hype

Highly Commended Concert: Hype Festival at W Abu Dhabi Yas Island

Spa – Zen

Highly Commended Spa: Zen the Spa, Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas

Middle eastern – Beirut

Highly Commended Middle Eastern Restaurant: Beirut Sur Mer

Indian over 400 – Bollywood Bronx

Highly Commended Indian Restaurant: The Bollywood Bronx

Mediterranean – Dining in the dark

Highly Commended European Restaurant: Fresh Basil, Dining In The Dark, Bab Al Qasr

Brunch over 400 – Directors club

Highly Commended Brunch: The Directors Club, The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton

Latin american – Amerigos

Highly Commended Latin American Restaurant: Amerigos, Park Inn by Radisson Abu Dhabi

Asian Restaurant – Li Jiang

Highly Commended Asian Restaurant: Li Jiang, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

All Day dining – Saddle

Highly Commended All-Day Dining Restaurant: Saddle

Sundowner spot – The Overlook

Highly Commended Sundowner Spot: The Overlook, The WB Abu Dhabi, Curio Collection by Hilton

Images: What’s On