If you’ve been scrolling for a sign to get out of the apartment, soak up some sun, and eat like a person who deserves good things — this is it. As the cooler days tiptoe back into Abu Dhabi (finally), The Abu Dhabi EDITION has flung open its terraces and waterfront spaces, and honestly? It’s giving full-day magic. Think sunrise coffee, a lazy lunch under pavilions, a dip between courses, and finishing with steak and a red that knows how to behave. If that sounds like a top-tier way to spend a Saturday, keep reading.
Sunrise → Starlight: the vibe
This isn’t “we have outdoor seating.” It’s an intentional alfresco season: three signature venues — Alba Terrace, Oak Room, and Market at EDITION — each doing outdoor dining its own way. Add optional pool access, and you’ve got a day that walks the perfect line between grown-up leisure and holiday energy. Daycation, activated.
Alba Terrace — Mediterranean daydreams (with spritzes)
Picture this: brass-clad aperitif bar catching the golden light, a serene terrace, pavilions, a reflection pool — basically the kind of place where time slows and bread gets devoured politely. Alba is all about Mediterranean ease: small plates, light aperitivo, spritzes, and that lingering “let’s order one more” energy.
Quick highlights:
- Three-course seasonal menu with dishes like Mediterranean Octopus Salad and Pan-Seared Seabream, plus two hours of free-flowing drinks.
- AED 195 | Soft Package
- AED 295 | House Package
- AED 395 | Champagne Package
- Paella & Sangria — a Spanish shareable with seafood paella, two desserts, and a pitcher of red/white/rosé sangria: AED 395 for two.
- Opening hours: Daily — Lunch 12:30 PM–4:00 PM | Dinner 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
Pro tip: go for a long, lingering lunch. Alba practically invented the “I have nowhere else to be” energy.
Oak Room — Steakhouse with swagger
If Alba is an Italian summer, Oak Room is a leather-jacketed classic rock song. The award-winning Oak Room takes the British steakhouse and gives it precision, craft, and a smidge of showbiz. Guided by a Meat Sommelier and a Wine Sommelier (yes, that is a thing and it’s glorious), you get theatre, excellence, and a steak that demands respect.
Must-try:
- Steak & Sommelier Selections — a 1kg steak chosen by the Meat Sommelier, sides, sauces, and a bottle of sommelier-picked red. AED 990 for two.
- Opening hours: Daily | 6:00 PM–11:30 PM
If you’re celebrating, this is the cinematic ending to your daycation story. Bonus: it’s the sort of place where you feel clever ordering the wine because a professional already did the heavy lifting.
Market at EDITION — casual, sunlit, marina views
For a relaxed daytime vibe with a sunlit terrace and open kitchen energy, Market at EDITION is your go-to. Overlooking the marina, it’s where friends meet, laptops briefly get ignored, and brunch turns into a lifestyle.
Feature:
- All-Day Breakfast — Avocado & Poached Eggs Toast, Turkish Eggs & Simit, Eggs Benedict and more. Served daily from 6:30 AM–5:00 PM. Perfect for those who live by the credo: “It’s still breakfast somewhere.”
Pool access — because naps by water are science
Want to upgrade the alfresco experience? Add a pool pass from AED 150, which includes F&B credit redeemable at the Pool Bar. Swim, sunbathe, roll between courses — the pool is the gap-year we all wanted.
A simple itinerary (for maximum fun, minimum planning)
- Morning: Start at Market for a breezy all-day breakfast and a marina view.
- Afternoon: Move to Alba Terrace for that three-course menu and two hours of free-flowing drinks. Nap by the pool.
- Evening: Finish at Oak Room with the Steak & Sommelier selection — dramatic, satisfying, unignorable.
Short version: eat, sunbathe, sip, repeat.
The lowdown (so you don’t have to scroll back)
- Pool pass: From AED 150 (includes F&B credit).
- Alba packages: AED 195 / AED 295 / AED 395. Paella & Sangria AED 395 for two.
- Oak Room Steak: AED 990 for two.
- Market hours: 6:30 AM–5:00 PM (All-Day Breakfast).
- Alba hours: Lunch 12:30–4:00 PM; Dinner 5:00–11:00 PM.
- Oak Room hours: 6:00–11:30 PM daily.
So — whether you’re planning to impress someone, turn a weekday into a mini-vacation, or just treat yourself because reasons, The Abu Dhabi EDITION has laid out the alfresco carpet. Bring sunscreen, bring an appetite, and maybe bring a book that you’ll pretend to read between courses. The terraces are open, the sun is polite, and a full day of delicious decisions awaits.
Contact & Location:
Phone – +97122080000
