An Inspirational Culinary Experience and Delicious Homemade Pastries Are Unveiled at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort

• The Signature 3, is presenting an unforgettable and inspiring culinary menu to surprise your taste buds. 

The exceptional Culinary Team of The St. Regis Saadiyat Island has teamed up and curated the mesmerizing menu of The Signature 3, bringing together the best dishes of their 3 bespoke signature venues.

The Signature 3 combines the Modern Greek cuisine inspired by the international renowned MAZI restaurant, the flavorsome South East Asian dishes of Sontaya and the creative recipes of Pacific Rim region from the legendary Budha-Bar Beach. Guest and visitors will embark on a journey around the world, full of tastes and flavors and have the opportunity to experience it all in one place. 

Moustafa Sakr, Area General Manager of the Luxury Brands Abu Dhabi at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi and Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort and Spa, stated: “I am very proud to share the new concept of bringing together the best and most loved flavors of 3 international and renowned restaurants! The legendary Budha – Bar Beach, Sontaya and Mazi are joining forces and present a chic dining experience in a sophisticated and elegant ambiance. Extending over 3 different areas of privacy, stylish design and views over the Arabian Gulf, I am confident this unique experience will be appreciated and loved in the city of Abu Dhabi”.

Located at the lobby level, The Signature 3 opens daily from mid-day to late evening and extends over three distinctive areas ideal for dining, lounging and relaxation. Respecting the space of privacy this sophisticated venue has been revamped and welcomes guests indoors and outdoors offering at the same time uncompromising panoramic views of the Saadiyat Island Beach and the resort. 

In addition to the concept a special corner of grapes has been created to introduce a creative selection of world renowned wines, a collection of single malt and not only whiskeys from countries around the globe and a variety of well-known cognac brands. The Wine Library will allow guests to learn more on grapes and each region’s varieties, the tasting notes and the different scents of fruits and ingredients they include. They will be able to select the wine that best suits their preferences and accompany their flavorful lunch or dinner. In addition and extending further from the wines, the Wine Library with its’ selection of single malt whiskey and cognac, will certainly enrich and satisfy the guilty pleasure and subtlety of smoking a good cigar. 

In addition the Drawing Room is creatively presenting a seductive corner of homemade French and freshly baked pastries, desserts and specialty hot and cold coffees. Head Pastry Chef Hamzh has carefully curated a selection of healthy options varying from Gluten Free Carrot Cakes, to Matcha Tea Cheese Cake, to Honey Greek Yoghurt cake and many more. The Drawing Room opens daily from early morning until late evening, anticipates the welcoming of all coffee lovers, afternoon tea aficionados and pastry and dessert fans to experience and indulge into the sweet side of life. 

Head Pastry Chef Hamza Ghazi Al Durdangi said: “Preparing homemade pastries and desserts is a passion for me that reminds me of my sweet childhood. I am extremely happy I have the opportunity to introduce this homemade concept of pastries and desserts to the residents of Abu Dhabi.

Reservations are mandatory due to limited capacity.  

For bookings, please contact the resort on +971 2 498 8888 

The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

Stay Exquisite

Located on the pristine beach of Saadiyat Island and framed by the distinguished Saadiyat Beach Golf Course, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi is the ideal destination for the discerning, well-traveled connoisseur.

The resort features 376 guestrooms, all with private terraces, offering panoramic views of the turquoise-blue sea, golf course, or resort gardens. Spaces range from the intimate to the grand, from rooms of 55 sqm with 10 sqm balconies to the majestic Royal Suite, a 2,000 sqm lavishly appointed duplex that features one to three bedrooms, a private pool and a spacious, ocean-facing terrace.

Situated within the grounds are Iridium Spa, Sandcastle Club for children, tennis and squash courts and the 3,500 square-meter St. Regis Athletic Club. Guests can pamper their palates in no fewer than six restaurants and bars. MAZI Abu Dhabi is a modern Greek restaurant, created by husband and wife duo Adrien Carré and Christina Mouratoglou, which can house up to 120 guests. Featuring live cooking stations and Mediterranean-influenced specialties, Oléa offers a delightful dining setting and was named ‘Best Brunch in Abu Dhabi’ by BBC.com and Best International Brunch by Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards in 2018. Meanwhile, guests at Sontaya can broaden their culinary horizons by sampling the Asian delicacies that earned it the 2019 FACT Dining Award for ‘Favorite South-East Asian Restaurant’. The Manhattan Lounge is the place to start the evening or finish the day on a strong note, with unbeatable beverage offers. The Drawing Room, with its open lounge and inviting sofas, offers the delightful tradition of afternoon tea. Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi brings exquisite Asian-fusion cuisine and cocktails right to the seafront. The remarkable venue has received multiple awards since its launch in 2018, including Highly Commended Asian Restaurant and Best Romantic Restaurant at Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards 2018.

Inspired by the distinctive, century-old legacy of New York’s Astor family, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi is the city’s first true beach resort. Combining a unique blend of refined elegance with enduring heritage, the resort stays true to the Astor vision of creating “the finest hotel in the world.