A month of Mediterranean dining, live music, co-working, and cultural experiences.
This May, Taparelle invites guests to settle into the cool, art-filled interiors of its Manarat Al Saadiyat home for a month shaped by Mediterranean dining, creative energy, and shared cultural experiences.
As the season moves indoors, the restaurant’s much-loved Saturday brunch returns with a lively five-course experience designed for long, convivial afternoons in the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District. Taparelle will also host the closing event of CineMAS 2026 with a special one-night-only screening of Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid, accompanied by a live DJ performance by Amin Fari.
From relaxed business lunches and co-working sessions to immersive evenings of cinema, music, and dining, Taparelle continues to offer one of Abu Dhabi’s most vibrant social gathering spaces throughout May.
***NEW***CineMAS 2026 Screening
On Sunday, 24 May, Taparelle hosts the final screening of CineMAS 2026 with a special one-night-only cinematic experience.
Beginning at 8pm, the evening centres around a screening of The Kid (1921), Charlie Chaplin’s timeless silent masterpiece celebrated for its blend of humour, emotion, and enduring storytelling. Reimagining the experience for a contemporary audience, the film will unfold alongside a live DJ performance by Amin Fari, creating an immersive dialogue between image, sound, and atmosphere.
As CineMAS 2026 draws to a close, the evening extends the festival beyond the traditional screening room, transforming Taparelle into a shared cultural space where cinema, music, food, and conversation come together naturally. Guests are invited to settle in with dishes and drinks from Taparelle’s French-Italian menu while experiencing the film in an intimate, convivial setting at the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District.
What: CineMAS 2026 Screening
When: Sunday, 24 May 2026, 8pm to 9pm
For tickets, please visit https://tickets.abudhabiculture.ae/
***NEW*** Indoor Saturday Brunch
From May onwards, Taparelle’s much-loved Saturday brunch moves indoors for the summer, inviting guests to settle into the restaurant’s cool, light-filled interiors for an afternoon shaped by lively conversation, Mediterranean flavours, and the creative energy of Saadiyat Cultural District.
Set within Manarat Al Saadiyat, the experience unfolds through a leisurely five-course menu inspired by French and Italian sharing traditions, alongside fresh pizza and pasta, and a premium drinks selection. Highlights include seabass carpaccio with raspberry vinegar and lemon zest, crispy calamari, baby chicken with mojo rojo sauce and pickles, pasta alla Norma with grilled eggplant, spinach, and ricotta, and a decadent French feuilletine tropezien filled with cream and berries.
With its vibrant atmosphere, curated music, and relaxed Mediterranean spirit, Taparelle continues to offer one of Saadiyat’s most inviting weekend gatherings throughout the summer months. Whether joining friends for a long Saturday lunch or easing into the weekend with family, the brunch captures the convivial energy that has made the restaurant a favourite meeting place.
What: Saturday Brunch
Price: AED 300 per person (non-alcoholic beverages); AED 350 (alcoholic drinks); AED 400 (alcoholic drinks, including Champagne). Children under 12 can enjoy a selection of à la carte dishes from the kids’ menu.
When: Every Saturday, 3pm to 6pm
Business Lunch
This May, Taparelle’s Business Lunch continues to offer a relaxed and well-paced midday escape, available Monday to Thursday for AED 85 per person.
Thoughtfully designed for everything from casual client meetings to long catch-ups between colleagues, the menu begins with dishes such as crisp salade endives, golden zucchini fritti, or lightly fried calamari, before moving into comforting yet refined mains including pasta alla Norma, half baby chicken, steak frites, or a spirited diavola pizza, all paired with a refreshing mocktail.
As temperatures begin to rise across the city, Taparelle’s cool interiors and laid-back atmosphere make it an easy choice for unhurried lunches away from the office. The restaurant also lends itself naturally to co-working and remote working, whether settling in with a coffee before lunch or lingering a little longer into the afternoon.
What: Two-course business lunch with signature mocktail
Price: AED 85 per person, with an additional starter at AED 25
When: Monday to Thursday, noon to 5pm
Events and Functions
Designed to bring people together with ease, Taparelle has become a natural setting for celebrations and gatherings. As the summer heat settles over Abu Dhabi, the restaurant’s cool, art-filled interiors offer a welcome escape – relaxed, stylish, and made for lingering conversations.
Welcoming up to 250 guests standing or 150 seated, the versatile venue adapts effortlessly to everything from corporate functions and networking evenings to private birthdays, launches, and celebratory dinners. For more intimate occasions, sections of the restaurant can be softly curtained off, creating a sense of exclusivity while still retaining Taparelle’s warm, convivial energy.
Guests can choose from carefully curated canapé selections or set menus inspired by the restaurant’s French-Italian spirit, with thoughtful consideration given to a variety of tastes and dietary preferences. Whether hosting colleagues, clients, friends, or family, every gathering is shaped with the same attention to atmosphere, flow, and understated hospitality that defines the Taparelle experience.
From long-table celebrations beneath soft lighting to lively cocktail-style evenings surrounded by art and conversation, Taparelle offers a setting that feels both elevated and effortlessly welcoming.
With calendars already filling, bookings for upcoming corporate events, end-of-year gatherings, and private celebrations are now open.
What: Corporate Events and Functions
Price: Canapé and set menus available
For bookings and enquiries, please call 02 657 5832 or email info@taparelle.com.
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