Al Baik opens in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

Excited customers visited Al Baik during its opening day at Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Excited customers visited Al Baik during its opening day at Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
It is the Saudi brand's first outpost in Abu Dhabi
It is the Saudi brand's first outpost in Abu Dhabi
Al Baik is best known for its broasted chicken meals
Al Baik is best known for its broasted chicken meals
The restaurant also serves seafood meals, plus a special cocktail sauce
The restaurant also serves seafood meals, plus a special cocktail sauce
Vegetarians can opt for falafel or falafel sandwiches
Vegetarians can opt for falafel or falafel sandwiches
An Al Baik launch is often punctuated by long queues
An Al Baik launch is often punctuated by long queues
Al Baik’s famous red, yellow and white logo is a bird in a top hat
Al Baik’s famous red, yellow and white logo is a bird in a top hat
The top hat also makes an appearance in the Al Wahda outlet's decor
The top hat also makes an appearance in the Al Wahda outlet's decor
Customers at the Abu Dhabi branch can scan the menu via a QR code
Customers at the Abu Dhabi branch can scan the menu via a QR code
The counters are manned at full capacity for the Abu Dhabi launch
The counters are manned at full capacity for the Abu Dhabi launch
Al Baik is known for its chicken and putting smiles on faces
Al Baik is known for its chicken and putting smiles on faces
The highly anticipated opening attracted scores of diners
The highly anticipated opening attracted scores of diners