Saadiyat Grove announces Q4 opening and unveils shops and restaurants

Abu Dhabi’s long-awaited Saadiyat Grove is officially set to open in Q4. Nestled in the heart of Saadiyat Island between the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi, soon-to-open Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum, this new, luxury retail and fine dining destination will bring 100 new reasons to visit Saadiyat Island. Designed as an open-air shopping, dining, creative and wellness space, Saadiyat Grove will house over 100 iconic brands, bringing 20 first-of-their-kind concepts to the region. At the centre of Saadiyat Grove is a luxury shopping destination, featuring brands including Audemars Piguet, Brunello Cucinelli, BVLGARI, Cartier, Chaumet, Dior, FENDI, James Perse, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co, Valentino and Van Cleef & Arpels. But these won’t be cookie-cutter boutiques you’ll find the world over. Cartier will celebrate Abu Dhabi heritage through a unique facade created in collaboration with homegrown artists, while the Fendi boutique will feature a dedicated cinema room to bring the Maison’s creativity and craftmanship to life. At Loewe, visitors will find the region’s first personalisation bar, where bespoke charms and accessories can be made, while Tiffany & Co’s new Abu Dhabi boutique features the House’s latest design concept, which serves as an ode to its iconic Fifth Avenue flagship. On the foodie front, renowned chef David Chang brings his innovative approach to Asian-American cuisine to Momofuku, while Dubai’s much-loved Kokoro lands a permanent space in the capital. For those with a sweet tooth, Alain Ducasse Café by Michelin-starred Chef Alain Ducasse brings together a world of delights, while Monsieur Paul, the iconic Bocuse French brasserie concept will arrive in Abu Dhabi as a restaurant, café and boutique. Outside of the main heart of Saadiyat Grove but located just next door at Louvre Residences Abu Dhabi will debut Alica Deli, DIFC’s much-lauded Barrafina, and the Abu Dhabi outpost of Gymkhana, the Michelin-Starred Indian restaurant by way of London and most recently, Dubai. A new 2,000 sqm BXR gym, a London-based gym backed by boxer Anthony Joshua finds its Middle East flagship at Saadiyat Grove, while a new wellness and longevity centre brings a new wellness brand to Abu Dhabi for the first time. Details on the brand are yet to be revealed, but we’re promised “personalised programming and a range of longevity services” when it debuts.