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Sontaya

A 2016 What’s On Award winner for good reason – the food here is sophisticated. Must try: zesty papaya salad.

St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, daily noon to 3.30pm, 6.30pm to 10.30pm. Tel: (02) 4988888. Taxi: St Regis. stregissaadiyatisland.com

Pachaylen

Delivers traditional Thai tastes in an elegant setting. Must try: gaeng massaman lamb.

Eastern Mangroves Hotel And Spa By Anantara, Al Markaziyah, Abu Dhabi, daily 7pm to 11pm. Tel: (02) 6561000. Taxi: Eastern Mangroves. abudhabi.anantara.com