Chef Gregoire Berger opens Solenn in Abu Dhabi with Dh85 Wagyu lasagne
The Mediterranean restaurant at The Arcades at Al Khail Square marks the former Ossiano chef's first venture in the capital.
Chef Gregoire Berger opened Solenn, a Mediterranean restaurant at The Arcades at Al Khail Square in Abu Dhabi, in August 2026. The venue overlooks Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club and represents Berger's first restaurant in the capital, marking a departure from the fine dining for which he is known.
Casual Mediterranean format with all-day menu#
Solenn operates as a relaxed all-day dining concept built around long lunches and quality produce. The menu includes breakfast dishes, eggs, sandwiches, baked-to-order filo, bowls, bakery items, manakish and mains. The interior features colourful sofas and chairs, terracotta walls and pale pink tables, with tall arched windows overlooking the equestrian area. Berger described his vision for the restaurant as evoking a springtime lunch in the South of France.
Signature dishes and pricing structure#
The truffle Wagyu lasagne is priced at Dh85 and regularly sells out, according to staff. The burrata Puglia illusion, adapted from one of Berger's signature creations, is priced at Dh95 and features a tomato shell made from white chocolate and cocoa butter filled with tomato salad and locally made burrata. The whole sea bass Mediterranean is priced at Dh220 and served with miso beurre blanc and curry sauces. The marrow melt Wagyu burger is priced at Dh160, and the Solenn baby chicken at Dh135. Mocktails including Solenn Passion and Blanc Lychee are priced at Dh39 and Dh38 respectively.
Chef's background in Dubai fine dining#
Berger previously worked at Ossiano and other acclaimed restaurants in Dubai before opening Solenn. The restaurant opened during a period when Dubai's culinary scene received recognition in the fifth edition of the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026, unveiled at Atlantis The Royal on 6 October 2026. That edition featured 122 restaurants across 38 cuisine types. Abu Dhabi's Michelin Guide 2026, announced at a ceremony at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental on the same date, included 56 restaurants.
Location within mixed-use development#
The Arcades at Al Khail Square is a mixed-use development that includes cafes and retail outlets. Solenn occupies a ground-floor location with window seating overlooking the equestrian club. The restaurant operates with table service and accepts reservations.
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