The new venue is bringing bowling, arcade games and big vibes
Abu Dhabi, get ready to monkey around.
One of Dubai’s most popular entertainment hotspots is officially making its way to the capital, with Brass Monkey set to open its first-ever Abu Dhabi venue at The Galleria Al Maryah Island in September 2026.
If you’ve ever spent an evening at its Bluewaters or City Walk locations, you’ll know this isn’t your average restaurant.
This is the kind of place where dinner turns into bowling, bowling turns into arcade battles, and before you know it, there’s a DJ spinning tunes while you’re ordering another round.
Now, that winning formula is heading to Abu Dhabi.
The opening marks a major milestone for the homegrown hospitality brand, which has built a loyal following by blending great food, creative drinks and high-energy entertainment under one roof.
It’s also part of Brass Monkey’s biggest expansion yet, with new venues opening in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Bahrain.
The new Galleria venue promises all the elements fans have come to expect: delicious comfort food, signature drinks, bowling lanes, retro arcade games, live DJs and a buzzing social atmosphere designed to keep the good times rolling long after dessert.
Whether you’re planning a casual lunch, after-work catch-up, date night or birthday celebration, Brass Monkey is all about bringing people together to eat, play and stay a little longer than they intended.
“Bringing Brass Monkey to Abu Dhabi has been part of our vision for some time,” said Simon Robinson, Director of Operations and Franchise at Brass Monkey Hospitality.
“The city has developed into one of the region’s most exciting hospitality destinations and The Galleria felt like the perfect home for our first venue in the capital. There’s a real appetite here for experience-led hospitality, and that’s exactly what Brass Monkey is all about.
“We’re not just opening another restaurant or another bar. We’re creating a destination where people can eat, play, celebrate and make memories together. That’s what’s made Brass Monkey such a success in Dubai, and we can’t wait to bring that same energy to Abu Dhabi.”
While the games and entertainment steal plenty of the spotlight, the food is every bit as important.
You can expect a menu packed with premium American, Mexican and Asian-inspired dishes, alongside a drinks menu that’s just as fun as the venue itself.
The Abu Dhabi launch also signals the next chapter for the UAE-born brand. Alongside The Galleria opening, Brass Monkey will debut another Dubai venue at Motor City Clubhouse while also expanding internationally with its first location at Bahrain Harbour.
Reservations, preview events and details of the opening celebrations will be revealed closer to September.
One thing’s for sure though – if you’re looking for somewhere to eat, play and let your competitive side loose, Brass Monkey is about to become one of Abu Dhabi’s hottest new hangouts.
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