This new ‘Dine & Vibe’ will create a relaxed beachfront atmosphere of dining
Weekends in Abu Dhabi just got a little more lively and vibey.
Over at Mamsha Al Saadiyat, something new is setting the tone for May evenings.
The beachfront destination is rolling out a fresh concept called ‘Dine & Vibe’, blending great food, live performances, and that easy coastal energy that makes you want to stay out just a bit longer than planned.
Running across four weekends from 1 to 24 May 2026, between 6.30pm and 8.30pm, you can come with friends for dinner, and stay for the atmosphere.
But in reality, it feels more like the whole place turns into a mini festival by the sea.
Each venue has its own vibe, from chilled jazz and lounge sets to acoustic performances, Mediterranean-inspired melodies, and even upbeat pop covers. It’s less about one big stage and more about the whole destination breathing music.
The lineup of restaurants joining in is seriously diverse too. Spots like Society, Pickl, Antonia, NIRI, Valgerand Nordic Grill, Beirut Sur Mer, Raclette Brasserie, Alkalime, Blacktap, and TING IRIE are all part of the experience, each adding their own flavour, literally and musically, to the weekend scene.
What makes it work is how natural it feels. There’s no formal concert setup or loud festival chaos.
Instead, it’s relaxed, social, and very “Abu Dhabi weekend energy” with people sharing tables, conversations flowing, and music drifting through the air as the night settles in.
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Don’t be surprised if you’ve planned a quick dinner but accidentally end up staying for hours.
Adding to the many other wonderful outdoor areas in the capital, Mamsha is giving people a simple way to spend the evening outdoors, enjoy good food, and stretch the weekend a little longer without overthinking it.
Venues and timings as follows:
1-3 May and 8-10 May
Alkalime – Friday, 6.30pm-7.15pm and 7.45pm-8.30pm
Beirut Sur Mer – Friday, 6.30pm-7.15pm and 7.45pm-8.30pm
Black Tap – Saturday, 6.30pm-7.15pm and 7.45pm-8.30pm
NIRI Restaurant & Bar – Friday to Sunday, 6.30pm-7.15pm and 7.45pm-8.30pm
Pickl, Friday to Sunday, 6.30pm-7.15pm and 7.45pm-8.30pm
Raclette Brasserie & Café, Friday to Saturday, 7.30pm-8.15pm and 8.45pm-9.30pm
Society – Friday to Sunday, 6.30pm-7.15pm and 7.45pm-8.30pm
Ting Irie – Friday, Sunday, 6.30pm-7.15pm and 7.45pm-8.30pm
15-17 May and 22-24 May
Alkalime – Friday, 6.30pm-7.15pm and 7.45pm-8.30pm
Antonia – Friday to Sunday, 6.30pm-7.15pm and 7.45pm-8.30pm
Beirut Sur Mer, Friday, 6.30pm-7.15pm and 7.45pm-8.30pm
Black Tap – Saturday, 6.30pm-7.15pm and 7.45pm-8.30pm
Raclette Brasserie & Café, Friday to Saturday, 7.30pm-8.15pm and 8.45pm-9.30pm
Ting Irie – Friday, Sunday, 6.30pm-7.15pm and 7.45pm-8.30pm
Valgerand Nordic Grill, Friday to Sunday, 6.30pm-7.15pm and 7.45pm-8.30pm
For further information, visit @mamshaalsaadiyatdestination on Instagram
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