First look: Em Sherif Sea Cafe, Abu Dhabi - in pictures


  • Em Sherif Sea Cafe has an enviable waterfront location at the Rosewood Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher
    Em Sherif Sea Cafe has an enviable waterfront location at the Rosewood Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher
  • Given its ocean theme, the venue melds indoor-outdoor dining beautifully. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher
    Given its ocean theme, the venue melds indoor-outdoor dining beautifully. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher
  • The restaurant opened in October. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher
    The restaurant opened in October. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher
  • Grab a seat on the patio during the cooler months. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Grab a seat on the patio during the cooler months. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows ensure great views no matter where you're seated. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Floor-to-ceiling windows ensure great views no matter where you're seated. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • A fresh seafood counter at the venue. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher
    A fresh seafood counter at the venue. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher
  • Seafood features heavily on the menu. Photo: Mandy Toh
    Seafood features heavily on the menu. Photo: Mandy Toh
  • An octopus dish at the restaurant. Photo: Mandy Toh
    An octopus dish at the restaurant. Photo: Mandy Toh
  • There are plenty of vegetarian options as well. Photo: Mandy Toh
    There are plenty of vegetarian options as well. Photo: Mandy Toh
  • Lamb chops, a regional favourite. Photo: Mandy Toh
    Lamb chops, a regional favourite. Photo: Mandy Toh
  • Em Sherif Sea Cafe serves delectable Lebanese staples. Photo: Mandy Toh
    Em Sherif Sea Cafe serves delectable Lebanese staples. Photo: Mandy Toh
  • Healthy but tasty salads and sides are par for the course at the venue. Photo: Mandy Toh
    Healthy but tasty salads and sides are par for the course at the venue. Photo: Mandy Toh
  • Desserts at Em Sherif Sea Cafe, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Mandy Toh
    Desserts at Em Sherif Sea Cafe, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Mandy Toh
  • The reception area at the Lebanese restaurant. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    The reception area at the Lebanese restaurant. Khushnum Bhandari / The National