Sontaya Abu Dhabi

Sontaya is a Southeast Asian restaurant at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. The restaurant occupies a distinctive setting of floating pavilions surrounded by water features, with views towards the Arabian Gulf and Saadiyat Beach. The design combines an open, resort-style atmosphere with indoor spaces suited to more private occasions.

Dining takes place across several areas, including intimate indoor private dining rooms and a spacious outdoor terrace. The terrace looks towards Saadiyat Beach, while the surrounding pools and gentle sea breeze create a relaxed setting as the evening develops. After dark, the water and pavilion setting take on a more romantic character, making the restaurant suitable for celebrations, business meetings and family gatherings.

The cuisine focuses on the flavours of Southeast Asia, presented as part of a considered dining experience rather than a casual beachside meal. Sontaya also offers creative cocktails prepared by a mixologist, giving the restaurant a drinks-led element before or alongside dinner. The combination of regional cuisine, resort design and waterside surroundings gives the venue a clear sense of place without separating the food from the setting.

Sontaya works for diners looking for an atmospheric evening meal, as well as groups seeking a venue for a special occasion. Indoor private areas provide a more contained option, while the outdoor terrace brings the Gulf setting closer to the table. Family gatherings and business occasions are also accommodated within the restaurant’s range of spaces. Lunch is served from Friday to Sunday, with dinner available daily, providing different ways to experience the venue across the week.

Located within the Saadiyat Island resort area, Sontaya is best suited to diners who value setting as much as cuisine. Its floating pavilions, pools, beach outlook and Southeast Asian menu combine into a polished resort restaurant with a calm, evening-focused atmosphere.