Abu El Zulof Restaurant
Abu Dhabi
Al MarinaThe Breakwater
Where Damascus meets Abu Dhabi: a Syrian kitchen cooking the old way, plates made for sharing, and a welcome that feels like home.
- Wave Breaker, opposite Marina MallAl Kasir, Al Marina, Abu Dhabi
- Opening hoursEvery day 9 AM – 3 AM
Abu Dhabi
Fired over charcoal
Kebab, shish tawook and lamb chops, grilled to order the Damascene way.
Damascus on the table
A Syrian kitchen, with dishes from every governorate.
Made for gathering
Room for family, friends and the long conversations in between.
From Our Kitchen
Our most-loved plates
The dishes our guests order again and again. Tap one to see it served.
- 1
Fattoush
AED 36Crisp greens, toasted bread, sumac and pomegranate molasses.
- 2
Manakish from the Saj
AED 28Thyme, Akkawi or meat, baked to order on the dome.
- 3
Damascene Mezze
AED 95Hummus, mutabbal, muhammara and warm bread for the table.
- 4
Sambousek Board
AED 38Cheese and meat pastries, straight from the fryer.
- 5
Chicken & Potato Pan
AED 72Roasted with garlic, lemon and a little heat.
The Kitchen
Damascus in every dish
Bread from the saj
Baked to order on the dome, so it reaches the table warm, as it does in old Damascus.
Spices ground in our kitchen
Sumac, seven spices and Aleppo pepper, measured the way Syrian kitchens always have.
Made for the whole table
Every dish is cooked to be shared, so a meal here feels like a family lunch in Damascus.
From Our Guests
“Everything is perfect, the place, food, staff and drinks. The staff are so friendly and kind. Thanks to jaafar and kenan from abu al zelouf staff they always help us and makes every visit worth coming again and again”
Gatherings & Catering
The terrace, for your occasion
A birthday by the sea, a corporate evening on the Breakwater, or a Syrian spread delivered to your home. We plan it with you.
- Private terrace bookings
- Corporate evenings
- Home & office catering
Find Us
On the Breakwater, by the sea
Where the Corniche ends and the Gulf opens up: Emirates Palace on one side, the city skyline on the other.
Wave Breaker, opposite Marina Mall · Al Kasir, Abu Dhabi
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Your table is waiting for you
Open every day from 9 AM until 3 AM. Walk in, or message us and we will keep a table for you.
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