Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island is leaning into Diwali with two food-led experiences at Al Meylas lounge from 20–27 October. Pick a sharing-style Indian menu for dinner at AED 320 per person, or a Diwali Afternoon Tea at AED 270 per person. Same setting, two different moods—both focused on familiar flavours done neatly. Book via +971 2 333 2222.
Al Meylas setting: low-lit, social, and central
A quick word on the room. Al Meylas is the hotel’s living-room-style lounge, so this isn’t a white-tablecloth situation. Think quiet lighting, sofas, and easy chat. Good for small groups and family catch-ups.
- Dates: 20–27 October (UAE/GST)
- Location: Al Meylas, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island
- Vibe: Lounge seating, relaxed service, festive touches
If you’re already on the island and want a different mood after, Eclipse on Al Maryah has made some noise lately—worth a look for post-dinner drinks or a separate night out.
Diwali sharing menu (AED 320): classic flavours, done tidy
This one reads like a greatest-hits list—good for tables that want a bit of everything without overthinking.
At a glance
- Starters: cheesy aloo bondas, kachumber, malai tikka
- Mains: palak paneer, dal tadka, Bengali prawn curry
- Centrepiece: mutton biryani for the table
- Desserts: tian of shahi tukra, gajjar ka halwa, or kalakand with rose petal ice cream
What that means
You open with snacks that balance creamy and fresh—aloo bonda brings comfort, kachumber keeps things bright, and malai tikka is the mild, tender crowd-pleaser. The mains stick to creamy spinach, a buttery lentil, and an aromatic prawn curry. Then the biryani arrives; it’s the “everyone stops talking for a minute” bit. Sweets skew rich (shahi tukra, halwa) or lighter (kalakand plus floral ice cream) if you’ve paced yourself.
Diwali Afternoon Tea (AED 270): spiced nibbles plus mithai
Same lounge, daytime slot. If you prefer grazing and tea over a sit-down dinner, this fits.
At a glance
- Savouries: pani puri shots with plum juice, spiced paneer rolls, masala papad chaat
- Extras: Bombay pav sandwiches, chicken tikka spring rolls, golden egg puffs
- Sweets: gujiya, gulab jamun cheesecake, coconut rice pudding
- Drinks: a selection of teas; ask for recommendations if you want a stronger cup with the sweets
What that means
Expect crunch and tang on the savouries—pani puri and chaat deliver the zing, while paneer rolls and pav add the comfort. Spring rolls and egg puffs bring a bakery angle. The pastry half nods to mithai but keeps a patisserie finish; coconut rice pudding smooths things out if you’ve gone heavy on the chaat.
Pricing, timings, and who this suits
Straightforward pricing and a one-week run make planning easy.
Quick facts
- When: 20–27 October
- Where: Al Meylas, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi
- Diwali Menu: AED 320 per person (sharing-style)
- Afternoon Tea: AED 270 per person
- Booking: +971 (2) 333 2222
Good for
Small groups, families, and anyone who wants Indian flavours in a smart hotel setting without the fuss of a full tasting menu. Afternoon tea is the safer pick if you’ve got mixed appetites or younger kids.
How to pick between the two
You don’t need both unless you want both. Here’s the simple breakdown.
Choose the sharing menu if:
- You want a proper dinner and a hero dish (the biryani)
- You like creamy curries and classic North-meets-East plates
- Dessert is a must
Choose the afternoon tea if:
- You prefer small bites and two hours of chat
- You’re meeting midday and want mithai with tea
- You want variety without a heavy main
