Essence works well when everyone wants something different. The international buffet mixes familiar food with regional dishes and live stations, and the terrace is worth asking for in cooler weather. Do a circuit of the counters before building your plate.
Good to know
Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffetsLive sushi and tandoor stationsShawarma and saj preparationFresh bakery and dessertsIndoor seating and waterfront terraceFamily-friendly buffet+2 more
Family-friendly
Easy parking
What to expect
01A busy international buffet with Arab dishes, live sushi and tandoor counters.
02Breakfast, lunch and dinner are separate sittings, not one continuous buffet.
03The waterfront terrace is worth requesting in pleasant weather, especially for a long family meal.
★ WHAT WE'D DO
“Start with a live cooking station, then add Arabic dishes and whichever fresh items catch your eye.”
♥ LOCAL TIP
“Breakfast, lunch and dinner are separate buffet sittings, so check the service times rather than arriving between meals. Ask for the terrace on a cooler day.”
The details
AddressBeach Rotana, 10th Street, Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi, UAE