Where to Eat in Al Ain: The Best Restaurants and Bars

April 6, 2018 Alice Mieles

Al Ain is the Garden city of this Arab nation, an oasis town located next to the Omani town of Buraimi. Al Ain is famous for its lively, bustling Camel Souk, attracting breeders and buyers from all over the UAE, including merchants and shepherds from the Al Rashaidah tribes. Other worthwhile sites are Jebel Hafeet, the second tallest mountain in the UAE; the Al Ain Museum and Fort, built to protect the oasis from the raiders when Sheikh Zayed ruled the Eastern Region; and the Al Ain Wildlife Park & Resort. The Al Ain Oasis is the biggest in the region with thousands of date plams.
Things to do in Al Ain

1. Trader Vics

Zayed Ibn Sultan St | Zayed Bin Sultan St - Jahili Round About, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Bar, Polynesian, Hawaiian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks +971 3 754 5111
Excellent
48%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 287 reviews

Trader Vics

Tader Vic's will bring to you the mystery and charm of the Pacific Rim. Sample amazing menu offers from South East Asia and the French Pacific region. Enjoy daily live musical entertainment with the resident band playing Latin and International tunes while sampling the best cocktails in all of Al Ain. Enjoy your food on the out door dining galleria or in the themed interior of the restaurant, it will be a most memorable occasion in any event. Try your Salsa dance skills every Wednesday during our busy Ladies night and show off you best side to friends and colleagues. See you there

Reviewed By Helen C - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Trader Vics is always worth a visit for dinner, relaxed atmosphere and great staff . Would definitely recommend their chateauxbriand which just melts in the mouth washed down with one of their many delicious cocktails. Advisable to book especially at weekends and if you have the Rotana loyalty card it's even better. So given then a try !!

2. Al Mallah Restaurant

Khalifa Ibn Zayed St, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Halal, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Excellent
36%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 58 reviews

Al Mallah Restaurant

Al Ain does not use street addresses, this restaurant is located on Khalifa Street which is one of the main streets in the downtown area.

Reviewed By astaplet82 - Dallas, Texas

We went at lunch, and thought at 1:30pm we must have missed the crowds since it was empty. Turns out we may have been early, as by the time we left it was 1/2 full.
Food was very good, cheap, and plentiful portions. We shared 2 regular meals and 2 small plates between 3 people, and easily left 25% behind. Hummus was very good, and the falafel passed muster for sure. Grilled meats were good, but I thought they actually smelled a little better from the parking lot than they tasted.

3. Coriander

Sultan Bin Zayed St | Bawadi Mall, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Indian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 71 reviews

Coriander

Reviewed By Belame K - Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

It's nice restaurant with many Indian dishes in Menu. Hospitable staff. Ambient atmosphere. Located in premier location@ Bawadi mall in Alain. Plenty of parking. Many brands out lets. You're going to enjoy the foodHello Belame, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your experience at Coriander. We look forward to the opportunity of serving you again very soon. Best wishes, The Coriander Team

4. Flavours

Ground Floor, Hilton Al Ain, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi Seafood, European, Middle Eastern, Arabic, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +971 3 768 6888
Excellent
77%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 167 reviews

Flavours

Reviewed By Dejan P

Personal of hotel and hostess in restaurant is very politely, always with a big smile ... for example Sable, Nataly and Rezah is almost like family... Every hotel should have personal like that!!! Of course there are more quality people here: Binod, Jonatan and others are very nice... Very professional and polite staff!!!

5. Golden Sheep Restaurant

Hai al Humairah 1 St, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Reservations Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast +971 3 764 2126
Excellent
61%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 64 reviews

Golden Sheep Restaurant

Reviewed By Susie454 - Lincoln, United Kingdom

Great food in this well established restaurant- have known it for more than thirty years. Great lamb, great houmos and mezze and amazing fattoush. Good service, nice atmosphere. I recommend.

6. Hiltonia Club House

Ground Floor, Al Ain Hilton Hotel, Khalid Bin Sultan Street , Al Hanyah | Hilton Road, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Validated Parking, Television Bar, International, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Dinner HK$118 - HK$196 +971 3 706 7025
Excellent
77%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 77 reviews

Hiltonia Club House

Lay under the sun or relax in the shade of the pool side Sports Bar and refresh yourself with a fresh cocktail accompanied with juicy burgers, succulent Lamb chops and tasteful Deep Fried Prawns. Whether you live in Al Ain or just staying with us for a couple of days, watch your favorite sports events on the big TV screen.

Reviewed By ME A - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Just remember the sun is so very damaging to the skin, either slather in cover up oils/lotions, cover in light fabrics or avoid the direct sunlight during peak hours. The guests were obviously enjoying themselves, lots of expats and their children. Some would call that a plus others were just annoyed. If you have a problem just ask the management and they will do their best to take care of your concerns. Changing rooms were a bit crowded and not as clean as we would have liked but otherwise a pleasant time for most of us.

7. Makani Cafe

Khalid Bin Sultan Street - Hilton Road | Ground Floor, Al Ain Hilton Hotel, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Lebanese, Cafe, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +971 3 768 6666
Excellent
86%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 231 reviews

Makani Cafe

Reviewed By Ndidouya

Located at the Hilton Al Ain. Had dinner in the garden with a large TV showing being sports. Very efficient staff. But too expensive for very classical lebanese food. Nothing exceptional.

8. Leisure Restaurant

Hai al Salamat 4 St | Behind UAE Exchange, Trade centre, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Halal, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Late Night +971 3 766 1116
Excellent
39%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 78 reviews

Leisure Restaurant

Reviewed By Salvo_KANGOO - Paris, France

Reccomended by a local we came for dinner. Nice place outside with place for smoking typical houkar and eat great plates.
We ordered a mixed local UAE and Lebanese entree platter and a grilled king fish as main all topped off by mint lemon juice.
Great plates and flavours. The grape leaf rolls just amazing.
Service was not always on hand but we found a button near the tissue box to call them.
Reccomended

9. Min Zaman

Zayed Bin Sultan St | Al Ain Rotana, Al Ain 1210, United Arab Emirates Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Lebanese, Mediterranean, Grill, Middle Eastern, Halal Dinner, Late Night, Drinks, Lunch HK$118 - HK$314 +971 3 754 5111
Excellent
61%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

Min Zaman

Min Zaman immerses you into the delights of old Arabia. Extensive menu choices full of Arabian delicacies and the best Arabian Grills in town, this restaurant will not disappoint. Enjoy the best Oriental food and supreme entertainment to pass your evening in true Arabian bliss. Daily live music entertainment and Oriental belly dance with monthly changing artists will make your dinner a most memorable one. If you are seeking solace and relaxation, then take a seat in our Min Zaman garden. Enjoy the balmy evening breeze, overlooking the hotel grounds with the melody of hubbly bubbly helping you to calm. No better times than the nostalgic olden days of your sweetest memories. Enjoy them in Min Zaman

Reviewed By munqeth m - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

You can enjoy the oriental Lebanese food, while litening and watching Arabic singers music, and belly dancers .Dear Guest, Thank you for writing your feedback about your experience. We hope to have the chance to try and satisfy you another time in the future. Warm regards, Ralick Jhan Assistant Director of Food & Beverage Al Ain Rotana

10. Paco's Bar

Khaled Ibn Sultan St | Ground Floor -- Al Ain Hilton Hotel, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Mexican, International, Steakhouse, Fast Food, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks +971 3 706 7018
Excellent
66%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 253 reviews

Paco's Bar

Party long at the best spot in town with live entertainment from Tuesday to Saturday. Dance to the rhythms of our band, watch live your favorite football games, sip a perfectly mixed cocktail and relish Tex-Mex specialties such as beef tacos, chicken fajitas and quesadillas or other international delicacies. Spend a pleasant evening at the Terrace and enjoy pool and garden views. Please note that people under 21 are not allowed to enter after 9:00pm. Opening Hours 2018 SUNDAY 5:00 pm - 2:00 am MONDAY 5:00 pm - 2:00 am TUESDAY 5:00 pm - 2:00 am WEDNESDAY 5:00 pm - 2:00 am THURSDAY 4:00 pm - 3:30 am FRIDAY 4:00 pm - 3:30 am SATURDAY 5:00 pm - 2:00 am

Reviewed By James W - London, United Kingdom

Was there with colleagues for a football game and some food. The food is of good standard and portion size. The staff are helpful and friendly. The sound system is really bad, IT needs someone with lots of sound engineering experience to sort out. AS the band were great, but couldm’t hear the singer or any of their talking. The toilet is external of the restaurant, its clean earlier in the evening, got dirtier and ran out of hand wash and towels later on. It’s part of the Al Ain Hilton complex.
General good, but the sound system in need of sorting out.

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