Best for with a view

What’s better than relaxing with a glass of wine in hand as you feast on not just cheese and charcuterie, but some of the best views in the city? It’s hard to go past Raclette’s waterfront views of Mamsha Beach on a Wednesday night. Another waterfront option with a side of culture - perfect for visitors - grab a seat on the terrace at Nolta for views of the Grand Mosque.
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Weekend wine and cheese nights in Abu Dhabi

Wine and cheese nights aren’t just a mid-week treat - some of the best wine and cheese pairings are available all weekend long as well! Get yourself into The Warehouse any day of the week from 5PM - perfect for an afterwork destination as well as a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. 

If you’re in the business end of town, Lexx at Grand Hyatt is serving up a wine pairing every day of the week. Take a seat in the dedicated ‘cellar’ room lined with bottles or the main bar, but don’t miss the view from the terrace while you’re at it. 

For more weekend wine tastings with a side of cold cuts, take a look at these.

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Free flow wine and cheese in Abu Dhabi

Don’t want to choose how many glasses of vino you’re in the mood for the minute you arrive? Neither do we - so free flowing wine is always our friend. Enjoy as much or as little as you like at The Grape Escape at Ray’s Bar - and go back for seconds, thirds and fourths to their cheese buffet. 

Grills@Chill’O offers the best of both worlds - you can opt for a three glass soiree, or for AED250 enjoy bottomless wine for two hours - perfect for a night with the girls! 

There are plenty of other freeflow wine and cheese nights across the city - check out some of our other favourites here.

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Expert sommeliers in Abu Dhabi

Looking for an expert wine pairing? The sommeliers at La Cava won’t lead you astray - their wine and cheese offering features a new country of origin each month, and you can learn all about it as you sip your way through the evening. 

We love a glass of wine dressed up with a lesson on our favourite drop - take a look at some more great choices below.

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Proper raclette cheese to go with your wine

Where else would you expect to find proper raclette but its namesake, Raclette Brasserie & Cafe on Saadiyat Island? One of the best cheeseboards we’ve come across in the city, the pièce de résistance is undoubtedly the delivery of gooey raclette cheese straight to the table to top off your potatoes perfectly!

Other great options