The best cheap eats in Abu Dhabi in 2026 include Dampa Seafood Grill in Al Markaziya, Al Sultan Restaurant & Grill in Al Dhafrah, Lanzhou Beef Noodle Restaurant near the Tourist Club area and Bait El Khetyar. All are budget-friendly places that Time Out Abu Dhabi lists among the city's budget restaurants.
Abu Dhabi has plenty of good, cheap food, much of it in the older parts of the city such as Al Markaziya and the Tourist Club area. These places are casual and often cash-friendly, so check opening hours on the Maps link before you go.
A casual seafood grill listed among Abu Dhabi's budget restaurants.
Dampa Seafood Grill in Al Markaziya is listed among Abu Dhabi's budget restaurants by Time Out Abu Dhabi.
It suits a casual seafood meal with friends.
Good to know: Check hours on the Maps link.
Al Markaziya, Abu Dhabi, UAE
A grill restaurant listed among Abu Dhabi's budget places.
Al Sultan Restaurant & Grill in Al Dhafrah is listed among Abu Dhabi's budget restaurants by Time Out Abu Dhabi. It also has a children's amusement area.
It suits families wanting a budget meal.
Good to know: Check the Maps link for hours.
Al Dhafrah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
A noodle restaurant near the Tourist Club area.
Lanzhou Beef Noodle Restaurant is in the Tourist Club Area (Al Zahiyah) and appears among Time Out Abu Dhabi's budget restaurants as Lanzhou Beef Ramen.
It suits a cheap bowl of noodles.
Good to know: Go off-peak for a quicker table.
Tourist Club Area, Al Zahiyah, Abu Dhabi, UAE
A budget restaurant listed by Time Out Abu Dhabi.
Bait El Khetyar has locations in Al Markaziya and Najda and is listed among Abu Dhabi's budget restaurants by Time Out Abu Dhabi.
It suits a casual, affordable meal.
Good to know: Check which branch is open.
Al Markaziya, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Older areas such as Al Markaziya and the Tourist Club area have many budget restaurants.
Most accept cards, but carry some cash just in case.
Yes, generally, but check the venue.
Restaurants in Abu Dhabi serve halal meat.