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A guide to all the barbecue spots across Abu Dhabi

Khalifa Park

Pull your skewers out and get marinating for a fun day or evening of grilling and barbecuing in Abu Dhabi.

It’s barbecue season which can only mean one thing, it’s time to fire up the grill.

Skewer your marinated meat and head to one of many outdoor spots across the capital where you can grill to your heart’s delight!

But before you make your barbecue plans, make sure that the location you’re heading to allows for outdoor cooking.

 

Here’s the complete list of designated BBQ areas across Abu Dhabi:

 

Dolphin Park – Sheikh Zayed Street

 

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Immediately recognisable from its striking dolphin water fountain, Dolphin Park is a favourite among picnickers. The popular green spot beside the magnificent Eastern Mangroves is an ideal location to fire up the grill for an evening underneath the stars.

 

Khalifa Park – Khalifa City

 

Khalifa Park, Best BBQ spots in Abu Dhabi 2024

Located behind Abu Dhabi’s TwoFour54 area, there’s a lot to do at Khalifa Park. From a maritime museum to the cultural library, it’s the perfect place to grill your steaks and sausages before hopping on the miniature train.

 

Family Park – Between Al Hosn Street and Khalid bin Waleed Street

 

Running parallel with Abu Dhabi’s beautiful Corniche, the Family Park is an ideal location to fire-up  a yummy barbecue as the little ones hop on the pirate ship in the play area. Catch the most beautiful sunset as you indulge in the juicy tenderness of your grilled tikkas and kababs.

 

Heritage Park – Between Zahya Street and Milna traffic signal

 

Popular among filmmakers, Heritage Park boasts lush spaces and picturesque fountains. Dedicated barbecue spots across the park offer a perfect family day out. So pack up your tender cuts and make your way to the Heritage Park, located near the Mina Zayed Port.

 

Gate Park – Yas Island

 

Gate Park Yas Island, Best BBQ spots in Abu Dhabi 2024

This park has a wide range of activities like bike tracks, an interactive bounce park, a golf course and basketball courts just to name a few. Not forgetting, of course, the barbecue spots dotted around the park where you can grill burgers and sausages to your heart’s delight as the sun goes down.

 

Other barbecue spots across the capital include:

  • Parks 1, 2, 4 and 5 – Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street
  • Al Zafranah Park – Muroor Road
  • Al Boom Garden – Between Al Bateen Street and Al Yazwa Street
  • Nofal Park – Between Al Yazwa Street and Al Maqar Street
  • The Official Park – Between Sultan bin Zayed Street and Dalma Street
  • Al Saji Gardens – Between Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street and Al Bateen Street
  • Rabdan Park – Rabdan Area
  • Al Wathba Park and Garden – Al Wathba
  • Al Khatim Park – Al Khatim
  • Al Adlah Park – Al Adlah City
  • Al Kadi Park – Al Shamkha
  • Al Bairaq Park – Al Shamkha
  • Al Barajeel Gardeens – Al Shamkha
  • Al Fanous Garden – Al Shamkha
  • Al Mirfa City Walk – Al Marfa Area
  • Northern Garden – Al Ghayathi Area
  • Marabaa Ghayathi – Al Ghayathi Area
  • Al Sila’a Public Park – Al Sila’a Area
  • Al Sila’a Beach – Al Sila’a Area
  • Public Park – Madinat Zayed Area
  • Madinat Zayed Oasis – Madinat Zayed Area
  • Sheikha Salama Bint Butti Park – Madinat Zayed Area
  • Al Qoaa Family Park – Al Wiqan Area, Al Ain
  • Al Shwaib Family Park – Al Hayer Area, Al Ain
  • Al Hayer Park – Al Hayer Area, Al Ain
  • Nahil Family Park – Al Hayer Area, Al Ain
  • Al Hayer Theme Park – Al Hayer Area, Al Ain
  • Al Faqa’a Family Park – Al Hayer Area, Al Ain
  • Al Salamat Park – Al Maqam Area, Al Ain
  • Remah Park – Al Maqam Area, Al Ain
  • Al Khaznah Park – Al Maqam Area, Al Ain
  • Green Mubazzarah Park – Downtown Area, Al Ain
  • Al Sulaimi Park – Downtown Area, Al Ain
  • Muraijib Park – Downtown Area, Al Ain
  • Al Foah Park – Downtown Area, Al Ain
  • Hili Archaeological Park – Downtown Area, Al Ain

 

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