A menu that rewards exploration is also one that can be hard to navigate on a first visit. Marcella’s is built around Spanish instincts: sharing, layering, drinking alongside eating rather than before or after it.
There are dinner restaurants in Abu Dhabi that do one thing well. Marcella is built to do several things well at the same time: the food, the setting, the drinks, and the pace of the evening.
Yas Island has become one of the most visited destinations in Abu Dhabi, built around entertainment, hospitality, and some of the region’s most recognisable venues. What it has been missing, until recently, is a Spanish restaurant that takes the food as seriously as the setting.
Finding good tapas in Abu Dhabi is harder than it should be. The word gets applied loosely: to any small plate, any vaguely Spanish-sounding menu, any restaurant that wants to suggest a sharing format without committing to the craft behind it.
This Eid Al Adha, Marcella is introducing a Holiday Week Lunch designed for slower afternoons, shared dining, and long conversations by the waterfront.
Located along Yas Bay Waterfront, Marcella offers a relaxed Spanish dining experience designed around sharing plates, balanced flavours, and a comfortable pace of dining.