Up & Below

Abu Dhabi


Have a beer (Dhs34 to Dhs40) or wine (glass from Dhs35) with high-rises as your neighbours at this bar on the roof of the World Trade Center; entry is through the Marriott. There's an easygoing, relaxed vibe with a background of chill-out music and some quirky cocktails (Dhs50 to Dhs70) to boot.

Happy hour, with 50% off some drinks, is 5pm to 8pm.


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