The pick of this year’s entries for the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, as selected by Time Out Abu Dhabi:
Brasserie Angelique at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers hotels holds its own amid the opulence and sand dunes of the UAE. Evoking the spirit of a classic Parisian bistro, but with a little added Abu Dhabi sparkle, the monochrome interior is adorned with gold and art deco features. Australian design firm DBI, who were responsible for the design of the Jumeirah at Etihad Towers itself, managed to create a dining space that is elegant while also being relaxed and informal – this is a restaurant in which to have a romantic dinner for two but where a group of old friends can laugh freely as well.
White paintwork and feature mirrors allow the dual-fabric wide, vertical striped banquette seating to stand out, and the marble-topped wrought-iron tables add a touch of classic irreverence which almost feels rebellious when measured against the slick opulence of hotel’s other venues. The menu offers French bistro classics served with five-star flair, such as steak tartar made tableside and side dishes that come close to stealing the show entirely.
Anna McCormack, food critic, Time Out Abu Dhabi
Brasserie Angelique. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, Corniche Road West, Abu Dhabi, UAE. +971 2 811 5666.
