Yas Island is one of the UAE’s most complete family destinations, and dinner should live up to the day. After Warner Bros. World, Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World or a morning at SeaWorld, families need a table that is welcoming without being noisy, generous without being overwhelming, and grown-up enough that the parents are eating well too. At Mika on Yas Marina, the answer is a modern Mediterranean menu built around sharing, with a mocktail list that treats children as proper guests, an open kitchen to watch, and the marina in view throughout the meal. This is the family restaurant in Abu Dhabi for the days you want a proper dinner without leaving Yas Island.
Yas Island as a Family Destination
Yas Island is home to five theme parks, four hotels within walking distance of Yas Marina, and a boardwalk built for slow evenings by the water. The island brings in local families from Abu Dhabi and Dubai every weekend and international visitors on staycations year-round. That density of family footfall means the restaurants that stay busy are the ones that get family dining right.
What Family Friendly Looks Like at Mika
Family-friendly at Mika is not about a children’s menu tacked onto the corner of the à la carte. It is about the whole experience being built for a table where children and adults are eating together.
A Sharing Style Menu
The menu is Mediterranean and built for sharing, which means a family table can build its own selection. Start with the Mika house bread with sofrito and olives; add the fried feta with honey (a signature dish kids love immediately); and let the table decide what comes next. Pasta dishes such as the saffron risotto or the rigatoni with beef cheek ragu are shared plates rather than single portions, so no one is stuck with a plate they did not choose.
Mocktails That Stand on Their Own
The mocktail list is made with the same care as the cocktail list, so no one at the table feels short-changed. Ask for a seasonal mocktail, and you will get something considered, not a sugary compromise.
An Open Kitchen to Watch
The open kitchen runs along one side of the room, with a tapas counter for close-up viewing. Children who are curious about food get to watch chefs at work, which turns a meal into a small event of its own.
Family Meals at Mika Across the Week
Sunday Lunch
The four-course Sunday lunch at AED 190 per person runs every Sunday from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm, with a glass of house wine or prosecco included for the adults. The four-course structure is built for a slow family meal, and the shared opening plates make it easy to feed a mixed table.
Riviera Brunch on Saturdays
The Riviera Brunch runs every Saturday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, with soft, house and champagne packages from AED 299. The three-hour format lets a family settle in properly, and the Mediterranean sharing menu holds up for children as well as adults.
À La Carte for Family Dinners
For a family dinner after a day at the parks, the à la carte menu runs from 12:00 pm to midnight Sunday to Thursday and to 1:00 am on Friday and Saturday. Order at your own pace and build a table around what everyone wants to eat.
A Marina View for Curious Kids
Half the challenge of a family dinner is keeping children engaged when the meal runs long. The marina view does that on its own. Boats come in and out through the evening; the sun drops over the water, the terrace, when the weather allows, is one of the most watchable seats on the boardwalk. Children rarely need a screen with the marina in front of them.
For Family Milestones and Celebrations
For a milestone birthday, a family reunion, or a celebration that brings extended family together, the chef’s garden offers a private dining room set apart from the main service. The team can build a tailored menu around the occasion and dietary requirements, and pricing is agreed in advance. It is the room to ask about when the family gathering is more than just dinner.
Booking a Family Table
Weekends and school holidays fill up fastest, so booking ahead is recommended. To reserve, book online or call 056 433 1422
FAQs
Is Mika family-friendly?
Yes. The sharing menu, mocktail list, and open kitchen setting make Mika well suited to families.
Do you have a children’s menu?
The main Mediterranean menu is built around sharing, so families typically build a table together. The team can advise on lighter or milder options for younger guests.
Are the mocktails suitable for children?
Yes. The mocktail list is treated with the same care as the cocktail list, and children are welcome to order from it.
Can Mika accommodate a large family gathering?
Yes. For larger tables or private family celebrations, the chef’s garden is the room to ask about. Enquire through Corporate Bookings.
Which hotels is Mika walking distance from?
W Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, Radisson Blu Yas Island and Crowne Plaza Yas Island.
