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The reception area at the Lebanese restaurant. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Em Sherif Sea Cafe has an enviable waterfront location at the Rosewood Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher

Given its ocean theme, the venue melds indoor-outdoor dining beautifully. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher

The restaurant opened in October. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher

Grab a seat on the patio during the cooler months. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Floor-to-ceiling windows ensure great views no matter where you're seated. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

A fresh seafood counter at the venue. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher

Seafood features heavily on the menu. Photo: Mandy Toh

An octopus dish at the restaurant. Photo: Mandy Toh

There are plenty of vegetarian options as well. Photo: Mandy Toh

Lamb chops, a regional favourite. Photo: Mandy Toh

Em Sherif Sea Cafe serves delectable Lebanese staples. Photo: Mandy Toh

Healthy but tasty salads and sides are par for the course at the venue. Photo: Mandy Toh

Desserts at Em Sherif Sea Cafe, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Mandy Toh

The reception area at the Lebanese restaurant. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Em Sherif Sea Cafe has an enviable waterfront location at the Rosewood Abu Dhabi on Al Maryah Island. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher

Given its ocean theme, the venue melds indoor-outdoor dining beautifully. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher

The restaurant opened in October. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher

Grab a seat on the patio during the cooler months. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Floor-to-ceiling windows ensure great views no matter where you're seated. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

A fresh seafood counter at the venue. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher

Seafood features heavily on the menu. Photo: Mandy Toh

An octopus dish at the restaurant. Photo: Mandy Toh

There are plenty of vegetarian options as well. Photo: Mandy Toh

Lamb chops, a regional favourite. Photo: Mandy Toh

Em Sherif Sea Cafe serves delectable Lebanese staples. Photo: Mandy Toh

Healthy but tasty salads and sides are par for the course at the venue. Photo: Mandy Toh

Desserts at Em Sherif Sea Cafe, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Mandy Toh

The reception area at the Lebanese restaurant. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

First look: Em Sherif Sea Cafe, Abu Dhabi - in pictures

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Flag Day celebrations at the British International School Abu Dhabi. All Photos Chris Whiteoak / The National

Flag Day celebrations at British International School Abu Dhabi - in pictures