Things to Do in Al Maqtaa, Abu Dhabi

Al Maqtaa is home to The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, and offers Mediterranean restaurants, Irish pubs, and hookah bars.

  • The National Aquarium Abu DhabiZoo & Aquarium
  • Oii Restaurant & CafeMediterranean
  • Joud Coffee Al QanaCafé & Bakery

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Al Maqtaa in Abu Dhabi

Top things to do in Al Maqtaa

  • The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi

    The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi

    4.7 · 5.7k
    Zoo & Aquarium

    Aquarium in Abu Dhabi, UAE

    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Al Duha Book Shop

    Al Duha Book Shop

    4.3 · 179
    Bookstore
    Mon–Thu
    8 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    8 AM – 12 PM, 4 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 11 PM
  • The Souk Qaryat Al Beri

    The Souk Qaryat Al Beri

    4.3 · 2.5k
    Bazaar

    Shopping mall with traditional, Arabian-style design, for fashion stores and international dining.

    Mon–Wed
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Thu–Fri
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 10 PM

Where to eat & drink in Al Maqtaa

  • Oii Restaurant & Cafe

    Oii Restaurant & Cafe

    4.7 · 1.1k
    Mediterranean· AED 100–300

    Meaning ‘hi’ in Portuguese, Oii is located in Al Qana Marina, next to The National Aquarium.

    Every day
    8 AM – 12 AM
  • Joud Coffee Al Qana

    Joud Coffee Al Qana

    4.7 · 2.1k
    Café & Bakery· AED 50–100
    Mon–Thu
    8 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    8 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    8 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    8 AM – 11 PM
  • Ozo Restaurant - Al Qana

    Ozo Restaurant - Al Qana

    4.8 · 3.5k
    Japanese· AED 100–300
  • Al Tumair Restaurant

    Al Tumair Restaurant

    4.9 · 705
    Restaurant· AED 50–100
    Every day
    8 AM – 12 AM
  • Break By Mara - Al Qana Abu Dhabi

    Break By Mara - Al Qana Abu Dhabi

    4.5 · 3.8k
    Restaurant· AED 50–250
    Mon–Thu
    8 AM – 12 AM
    Fri
    8 AM – 1 AM
    Sat
    8 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    8 AM – 12 AM
  • Atlon Bar & Bistro

    Atlon Bar & Bistro

    4.6 · 655
    Hookah Bar· AED 100–300

    A bar and bistro with a patio and views, known for its Friday brunch, shisha, African music from a DJ, and dishes like chicken and waffles, sliders, chicken wings, and pizza.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    5 PM – 3 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 3:30 AM
    Sat
    3 PM – 3:30 AM
    Sun
    2 PM – 8 PM
  • شاي سدو

    شاي سدو

    4.5 · 1.6k
    Tea House
  • Maven Cafe

    Maven Cafe

    4.7 · 367
    Café & Bakery· AED 50–100

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Map of Al Maqtaa with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi
  2. 2Oii Restaurant & Cafe
  3. 3Joud Coffee Al Qana
  4. 4Ozo Restaurant - Al Qana
  5. 5Al Duha Book Shop
  6. 6Al Tumair Restaurant
  7. 7Break By Mara - Al Qana Abu Dhabi
  8. 8Atlon Bar & Bistro
  9. 9The Souk Qaryat Al Beri
  10. 10شاي سدو

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