Li Beirut
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, West Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Li Beirut is a polished expression of Lebanese fine dining in Abu Dhabi, and its appeal lies in that steadiness. Rather than chasing novelty, it refines a cuisine that remains central to the region’s restaurant identity, presenting it in a formal waterfront setting without losing the generosity and familiarity that make Lebanese cooking so widely loved. For travellers, this is a strong choice when the aim is an elegant evening built around recognisable Levantine flavours rather than experimentation. It also gives this guide an important note of continuity: Middle Eastern dining excellence is not only about tasting counters and hybrid menus, but also about classic regional cuisines presented with care and confidence. Li Beirut is not the most radical restaurant here, yet it remains one of Abu Dhabi’s clearest Lebanese reference points and a supportable inclusion after correcting the stale operator context.