We’re excited to announce two much-awaited restaurant openings in Abu Dhabi in 2026, both promising to add a new cultural dimension to the city’s culinary landscape.
From the international debut of Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi, the first outpost of the beloved London institution, to Hanbok, a contemporary Korean concept rooted in heritage and craftsmanship, these openings at The Galleria Al Maryah Island promise immersive, design-led experiences set to elevate Abu Dhabi’s dining scene.
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Hanbok, The Galleria Al Maryah Island
Photo: Renders of Hanbok
Where: Hanbok, Galleria Al Maryah Island
What: Opening in early 2026 at The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Hanbok is a contemporary Korean dining concept set to bring a new cultural dimension to Abu Dhabi’s culinary landscape. Named after Korea’s iconic traditional attire, the restaurant draws inspiration from the hanbok’s symbolism of grace, restraint, and movement, translating it into a modern, immersive dining experience. Brought to Abu Dhabi by Fuse Holding founder and CEO Yoann Grillet, Hanbok is envisioned as a quiet dialogue between past and present, where Korean heritage is thoughtfully reinterpreted through design, atmosphere, and cuisine.
Designed by DBM Studio, the interiors feature cascading textile installations and softly suspended layers that echo the flowing silhouette of a hanbok skirt, creating a space that feels cinematic yet intimate. In the kitchen, classic Korean flavours are reimagined with contemporary technique, balancing boldness and delicacy in dishes that honour tradition while embracing innovation. From the sculptural bar and atmospheric corridor to the open kitchen and chandelier-crowned dining room, Hanbok unfolds like a curated journey – a refined cultural destination and one of the capital’s most anticipated openings of 2026.
For the latest updates, please follow @hanbokabudhabi on Instagram or visit www.hanbokrestaurants.com.
Isabel Mayfair, The Galleria Maryah Island
Photo: Isabel Mayfair London
Where: Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi, The Galleria Al Maryah Island
What: Opening in Q1 2026 at The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi marks the first international outpost of one of London’s most celebrated dining destinations. Brought to the capital in partnership with Fuse Holding and BNF Hospitality, the venue introduces Isabel’s signature Mediterranean glamour to Abu Dhabi’s evolving culinary scene, blending expressive cuisine, refined cocktails, and an effortlessly magnetic atmosphere.
Founded on London’s historic Albemarle Street, Isabel Mayfair is known for its elegant yet energetic approach to dining, where classic Mediterranean flavours are reinterpreted with modern flair. The Abu Dhabi iteration will honour this legacy while introducing a fresh culinary identity tailored to the region, offering a refined sense of discovery through both food and hospitality.
Designed by award-winning interior design studio DBM Studio, the space reimagines the spirit of Isabel Mayfair London through a distinctly local lens. Sculptural forms, bespoke artworks, rich textures, and layered materials create an environment defined by contrast and duality, poised and elegant by day, seductive and vibrant by night. Anchored by the iconic central bar, Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi unfolds as a destination where design, atmosphere, and cuisine converge, set to become one of the capital’s most anticipated openings of 2026.
For the latest updates, follow @isabelabudhabi on Instagram or visit isabelabudhabi.com.
