Abu Dhabi's dining scene just got a major new name. Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi is now open at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, marking the first international location for the celebrated London restaurant. The new venue brings Isabel's signature blend of Mediterranean-led dining, high-design interiors, and all-day social energy to the UAE capital — with French chef Vincent Visinet at the helm.
A London Icon Makes Its International Debut
Isabel Mayfair has spent nearly a decade earning its place as one of West London's most admired restaurants. The Abu Dhabi opening, which launched on April 20, 2026, is the brand's first location outside the UK, making it a significant moment for the capital's luxury dining scene.
The restaurant is located on Level 2, Luxury Collection, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island — one of Abu Dhabi's most prestigious retail and dining addresses. The Abu Dhabi venture is a partnership between BNF Hospitality and UAE-based Fuse Holding, and the space was brought to life by award-winning interior design studio DBM Studio, which reinterpreted Isabel's London spirit through a distinctly local lens.
The Galleria also lists Isabel among its newest dining openings, reinforcing Al Maryah Island's growing reputation as the UAE capital's top destination for premium restaurants, fashion, and nightlife.
What Chef Vincent Visinet Is Cooking
The kitchen is led by French chef Vincent Visinet, who developed the Abu Dhabi menu after a stint at the London venue. The menu follows Isabel's ingredient-led, seasonal Mediterranean direction — focused on simplicity, precision, and attention to detail.
Signature dishes include croquetas with onion and leek béchamel, vegetable tartlet, heirloom tomatoes with light consommé, Carabineros with reduced jus and citrus, and the classic beef Wellington in golden pastry. Desserts include a warm pistachio madeleine and red berry pavlova.
Abu Dhabi diners also get exclusive menu additions not found in London, among them caviar French toast, lobster rigatoni, Wagyu T-bone, chocolate pie soufflé, and tropezienne. These Abu Dhabi-only dishes give the capital location its own identity while staying true to the Isabel ethos.
Interiors Built for the Moment
The design by DBM Studio translates Isabel's London luxury into a polished Abu Dhabi setting. Expect polished brass, deep blue velvet, marble finishes, curved seating, and dramatic lighting — a room that works as well at lunch as it does late into the evening.
Isabel has always been as much a lifestyle destination as a dinner booking, and the Abu Dhabi room carries that same energy. The venue is positioned as a day-to-night destination: come for a long lunch, stay through cocktails, and linger at the bar well after midnight.
Opening Hours and How to Reserve
Isabel Mayfair Abu Dhabi is open for lunch, drinks, dinner, and bar service throughout the week, with extended late-night hours at the bar. Reservations are handled directly through the venue.
Address: The Galleria, Level 2, Luxury Collection, Al Maryah Island MI1, Abu Dhabi.
For Abu Dhabi diners, Isabel Mayfair is one of the most talked-about restaurant openings of 2026 — a globally recognised concept, a high-design setting, and a Mediterranean menu built for this city. It is, simply put, one new address worth knowing.
