A New Art-Driven Korean Dining Experience, Hanbok Abu Dhabi To Arrive In 2026

Modern Korean dining is having a moment, and Abu Dhabi is about to get its most refined version yet. Hanbok, opening in early 2026 at The Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, arrives with the quiet confidence of a place that already knows who it is. Think of that soft rustle of silk when someone walks past you. That’s the mood.

A New Korean Dining Landmark For Abu Dhabi

 

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For anyone who loves design-driven restaurants, this one will hit all the right places. Hanbok is a full sensory moment waiting to unfold in Abu Dhabi. The name alone carries centuries of meaning. The traditional Korean hanbok is a perfect blend of posture, grace, colour, and a kind of composed elegance. 

Here, that idea becomes the blueprint for the entire space.

Walk inside and you’ll instantly see fabrics hang in vertical layers with soft, diffused light slipping through the space like silk caught in motion. The mood is calm, intentional, and quietly artistic, as mentioned in a LinkedIn post of Fuse Holding. A blend of fashion, ritual, and contemporary design.

Flavours That Balance Fire and Finesse

The food here follows Korean cuisine and is bold by nature. You can notice heat, depth and familiar flavours in the food here. Expect fermented notes, warm spice, and smoky char arriving in a new format.

The dishes will look simple but will leave you surprised. This style of cooking respects tradition while stepping into its own lane.

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A Cultural Story Told Through Space And Taste

What sets Hanbok apart is the intention behind every detail. Nothing feels rushed or loud. Every texture, fabric, shift of light adds to a story that started long before the restaurant even opens its doors.

Hanbok feels like a cultural moment taking shape that’s beautiful, thoughtful, and deeply human. In a city like Abu Dhabi that celebrates the bold and the ambitious, it’s ready to become a landmark restaurant that stands out through quiet confidence rather than noise.

Cover Image Courtesy: Fuse Holding/LinkedIn