The short answer
Al Safadi, Al Qana: what visitors should know first
Go if your group wants a relaxed, meat-free spread of Lebanese starters. Order tabouleh, fattoush and hummus to share, say no dairy if you eat vegan, and confirm hours before you travel.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Al Safadi, Al Qana facts at a glance
- Location
- Al Qana, Rabdan, Abu Dhabi
- Dining style
- Casual Lebanese, indoor and outdoor tables
- Price signal
- Mid-range
- Signature order
- Try: tabouleh, fattoush, hindbeh, hummus
- Good for
- Mixed-diet groups, vegan guests
Why it matters
Why Al Safadi, Al Qana is worth your time
Many Indian travellers worry that Gulf cities mean grilled meat at every turn. Lebanese cooking is a reassuring exception, because its starters and salads are built around chickpeas, parsley, tomato, lemon and olive oil, so a table can be filled without anything from the grill.
Al Safadi is useful for groups with mixed diets: meat-eaters can order from the main menu while vegetarians and vegans eat from the vegan one. Its marina setting also gives an easy evening out for older relatives, who can sit and eat slowly. The listing is honest that vegan availability is not guaranteed and bread can contain dairy, so treat it as a good option that still needs a question or two at the table.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Vegan menu
A separate vegan menu includes a plant-based kebab, per the directory listing.
- 02
Cold mezze
Tabouleh, fattoush and hindbeh are named on the listing.
- 03
Marina view
Outdoor tables look over the marina at Al Qana.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Al Safadi is a Lebanese restaurant at Al Qana, the waterfront development in Rabdan, and its directory listing describes a separate vegan menu alongside the main one. For a vegetarian family the natural way to eat here is mezze: several small plates in the middle of the table, scooped up with bread.
The vegan dishes named on the listing include tabouleh, fattoush, hindbeh (a chicory dish) and a vegan kebab made with plant-based meat; hummus is also called popular. The page warns that some bread items are not vegan and that staff are not always sure about ingredients, so ask for no dairy, and check sauces and broths, before you order.
The restaurant has outdoor tables with marina views, and reviewers quoted on the listing praise friendly service and generous portions. Because this is a mixed menu with meat dishes, strict vegetarians and Jain guests should say so clearly and ask how dishes are cooked.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask for no dairy when ordering vegan dishes
- Confirm hours before you travel
- Check sauces and broths with staff
- Book for evening or weekend visits
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Al Qana, Hamad Mohamed Thani Al Rumaithi Street, Rabdan
- Time needed
- About 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or an early evening meal by the marina
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The listing describes outdoor seating and a cosy room, but gives no detail on steps or lifts. Mezze is shared, soft food that suits slower eaters; phone ahead for a table near the entrance.
- Tickets and access
- Hours are listed as 9 AM to 1 AM daily, and the restaurant offers lunch, dinner and takeaway. Confirm hours and book ahead for evenings or weekends.
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
The listing describes outdoor seating and a cosy room, but gives no detail on steps or lifts. Mezze is shared, soft food that suits slower eaters; phone ahead for a table near the entrance.
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See concierge supportFAQs
Does Al Safadi have vegan food?
The directory listing says it has a separate vegan menu, including tabouleh, fattoush and a plant-based kebab. It also advises asking about dairy in bread and sauces.
Is it fully vegetarian?
No. It is a mixed Lebanese menu, so meat dishes are served. Strict vegetarians should say so when ordering.
Is it open late?
The listing shows 9 AM to 1 AM daily, but hours change, so confirm before your visit.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
