Monday, 21 October 2013

Shortlist revealed for What’s On Awards Abu Dhabi 2013, the region’s leading restaurant, leisure and entertainment awards



What’s On – the UAE’s best-selling entertainment magazine – is delighted to announce the shortlist for the What’s On Awards Abu Dhabi 2013.
RESTAURANTS
Brunch Above 400
CuiScene, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Nahaam, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Origins, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, Yas Abu Dhabi.

Café
Bloomsbury’s, Independent
Lana's, Independent
The One, Independent

Chinese Above 400
Hakkasan, Emirates Palace Hotel
Shang Palace, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Shanghai Surprise, Al Diar Capital Hotel

French Above 400
Bord Eau, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Brasserie Angelique, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
ENTRECOTE Café de Paris, Independent

Indian- Above 400
Angar, Viceroy Hotels and Resorts Yas Abu Dhabi
Indigo, Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi
Ushna, Independent

International - Above 400
Rosewater, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Sofra Bld, Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
The Yacht Club Bar & Gallery and Chamas Churrascaria & Bar, InterContinental Abu Dhabi

Italian - Above 400
Filini, Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Pappagallo Pizza & Pasta, Le Meridien Abu Dhabi
Spaccanapoli, Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resorts Abu Dhabi

Japanese - Above 400
Kazu, Viceroy Hotels and Resorts, Yas Abu Dhabi
Sushi Central, Independent
Tori No Su, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

Middle Eastern - Above 400
Barouk, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
Li Beirut, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers
Mijana, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

Modern European - Above 400
18°, Hyatt Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi
Ornina Tasting Cultures, Abu Dhabi Independent
Trader Vic's, Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi

Pub Grub – Above 400
Hemingway’s, Hilton Abu Dhabi Hotel
Ratsky, Al Diar Capital Hotel
The Club, Mina Sadiyat, Abu Dhabi

Pan Asian – Above 400
Cho Gao, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Abu Dhabi
Li Jiang, The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal
Royal Orchid, Hilton Abu Dhabi Hotel

Seafood - Above 400
Finz, Beach Rotana, Abu Dhabi
Fishmarket, Intercontinental Abu Dhabi
Scott’s, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers

Steakhouse and Grill - Above 400
55&5th, The Grill, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort
Suhail Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort
The Forge,The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

Thai- Above 400
Pachaylen,Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa, Abu Dhabi
Silk and Spice, Sofitel Abu Dhabi
Talay, Le Meridien Abu Dhabi

The Americas Above 400
Amerigos Mexican Bar & Restaurant, Park Inn by Radisson, Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Chamas Churrascaria & Bar, InterContinental Abu Dhabi
El Sombrero, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort

MUSIC AND NIGHTLIFE

Bar
The Jazz Bar and Dining, Hilton Abu Dhabi Hotel
Stills Bar and Brasserie, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
Y Bar, Yas Island Rotana, Abu Dhabi

Club Night
Immaculate Touch, Al Maya Island & Resort, Abu Dhabi
Liquid by Mai Café – Abu Dhabi’s original Rain Pool Party, Aloft Abu Dhabi
Vendredi House Sessions / Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat

Ladies’ Night
Ornina Tasting Cultures, Abu Dhabi, Independent
Stills Bar and Brasserie, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
The Yacht Club, InterContinental Abu Dhabi


NightClub
Cinnabar, Hilton Abu Dhabi Hotel
Sax Restaurant & Club, Le Royal Meridien Abu Dhabi
Sea Lounge, Monte-Carlo Beach Club, Saadiyat

Concert
Guns N’ Roses
Metallica
Sting

DJ
DJ Angelo
DJ Beta
DJ Sam

SPORT AND OUTDOOR

Sporting Events
Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship
Desert Open Figure Skating Cahampionship
Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Fitness Clubs
Bodylines @ Yas Island Rotana
Crowne Plaza Health Club, Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi - Yas Island
The Club
Once again, What’s On is proud to have commissioned independent external auditors, Jacobsons, to ensure the results of the hotly contested awards are completely transparent. 
The following categories will be awarded on the night, deemed as the What’s On Editor’s choice awards:
Newcomer
Chef of the Year
Restaurant of the Year
PLEASE NOTE:  Outlets in the following categories will be pre-awarded and will be announced on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. These awards will not be presented at the awards ceremony. The winners will receive a personal delivery of their trophy on Sunday, 20 October 2013.
Pre-Awards:
LEISURE:  Hair Salon, Nails, Spa
RESTAURANTS:  British (Above and Below Dhs400), Business Lunch (Above and Below Dhs400), Brunch (Below Dhs400), Chinese (Below Dhs400), French (Below Dhs400), Indian (Below Dhs400), International (Below Dhs400), Italian (Below Dhs400), Japanese (Below Dhs400), Middle Eastern (Below Dhs400), Modern European (Below Dhs400), Pakistani, Pan-Asian (Below Dhs400), Seafood (Below Dhs400), Steakhouse and Grill (Below Dhs400), Thai (Below Dhs400), The Americas (Below Dhs400)

Tickets for the awards ceremony can be purchased from www.whatsonboxoffice.com.

For more details on the What’s On Awards, please visit: www.whatsonawards.com

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