Written by JJ JJ
Updated on September 22, 2026 4 -minute read

Time Out Market Abu Dhabi set to open soon at Saadiyat Grove

The account strengthens QComms’ growing reputation within the hospitality and F&B sector, where the agency continues to support leading regional and international brands.

Abu Dhabi’s first food and cultural destination will bring together a carefully curated mix of the city’s leading culinary talent, drinks and entertainment under one roof.

Time Out Market Abu Dhabi has announced that it will be coming soon to Saadiyat Grove on Saadiyat Island. The Market will bring the best of the city together under one roof through a carefully curated mix of some of Abu Dhabi’s best chefs and restaurateurs, drinks, entertainment and cultural experiences, all presented in an inviting and uniquely designed setting. The opening will mark the arrival of the second Time Out Market in the UAE and create a new destination for residents and visitors to discover Abu Dhabi’s evolving culinary and creative scene.

Spanning over 37,000 sq ft, the Market will feature 16 kitchens including the region’s first Time Out Cafe, two bars, a live stage, an experiential competitive socialising zone and a large outdoor terrace. Designed for gathering, the 711 seats spread across indoor and outdoor spaces brings people together in a vibrant yet accessible setting. The Market will offer everything from casual lunches and family gatherings to evenings with friends and an ever-changing line-up of live entertainment and events.

At the heart of the experience will be Time Out Market’s editorially curated approach. Drawing on Time Out’s local expertise and knowledge of the city, the culinary line-up will bring together established names, much-loved local concepts and rising talent, offering a diverse representation of Abu Dhabi’s dining scene. The first vendors joining the Market will be announced in the coming months.

Alongside its food and beverage offering, Time Out Market Abu Dhabi will host a year-round programme of cultural experiences, including live performances, entertainment and creative collaborations. The programme will reflect the energy and diversity of Abu Dhabi while creating new opportunities for local talent and communities to connect.

Kevin Hilton, General Manager of Time Out Market Abu Dhabi, said: “We are incredibly excited to announce that Time Out Market Abu Dhabi is coming to Saadiyat Grove. The Market will celebrate the city and the people who make its culinary and cultural scene so special, bringing together outstanding local talent in one vibrant and welcoming destination.

From exceptional food and drinks to live entertainment and cultural experiences, we are creating a place where residents and visitors can come together, discover something new and experience the best of Abu Dhabi. We look forward to revealing the first chefs and restaurateurs joining us very soon.”

Time Out Market is the world’s first editorially curated food and cultural market, created to bring the best of a city together under one roof. The first Market opened in Lisbon in 2014, transforming a historic market building into one of the city’s most popular destinations. There are now 13 Time Out Markets currently operating globally in cities including New York, Montreal, Dubai, Cape Town and Osaka, with each location shaped by the culture, character and talent of its home city.

Further details on Time Out Market Abu Dhabi’s opening, culinary line-up, beverage programme and cultural calendar will be announced in the lead-up to its launch.

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