Where to eat Mediterranean food in Al Ain: The Best Restaurants and Bars

June 13, 2020 Hana Mouser

Discover Restaurants offering the best Mediterranean food in Al Ain, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 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.
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10. Al Sumac Al Shami

Ali Bin Abi Taleb Street Next to Sedar Oud Al Touba, Al Ain United Arab Emirates Lebanese, Mediterranean, Diner, Middle Eastern, Arabic Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +971 3 766 0266
Al Sumac Al Shami

Reviewed By GeorgianaSMP

Came on a recommendation. Turkish coffee was gorgeous. Not too strong and lovely hint of cardamom. We had the breakfast plate which looked stunning and tasted even better. The plate had falafel, black olives, labneh, hummus, eggs, foul, salad and bread. Lemon beef strips were also superb. Great place for breakfast or lunch. The sign says they open Saturday to Thursday 7am to 1pm, closed on Fridays. Ample parking right outside. If it were in Dubai, we would come all the time.

9. Zaytinya Restaurant

Zayed Bin Sultan St Bawadi Mall, 1st Floor, Village Entrance No 5, Next to Daiso, Al Ain United Arab Emirates Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Delivery, Buffet, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +971 3 762 0053 http://www.zaytinya.ae
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4 based on 21 reviews

Zaytinya Restaurant

Lebanese fine dining has a new address Tradition meets sophistication at Zaytinya. This award-winning Lebanese restaurant reflects the vibrant culinary landscapes of the Middle East. Authentic recipes are prepared in a modern setting, allowing you to expe

Reviewed By FaisalA2736

One of the best restaurant that I visited in the hole UAE, the waitress are very friendly and the food is other story especially there salad, it's really worth the money paid

8. Royal house restaurant

Al Baladiyya St, Al Ain United Arab Emirates Turkish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Barbecue Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Table Service +971 3 781 1115 http://www.rhruae.com
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4 based on 24 reviews

Royal house restaurant

Unique Turkish Food Served With Warm Hospitality.

Reviewed By 475vladimirm

The restaurant is located on Al Baladiyya Street. Interesting design of the restaurant. Good service. All dishes are delicious. A wonderful place for lovers of authentic Turkish cuisine. Thank you so much for a nice surprise. I did not expect to find such a wonderful place in Al Ain.

7. Sedra Bawadi Restaurant

Sultan Bin Zayed St Connected to Bawadi Mall, Al Ain United Arab Emirates Seafood, International, Mediterranean, Asian, Middle Eastern Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Brunch Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +971 3 703 0111 http://www.aylahotels.com
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4 based on 34 reviews

Sedra Bawadi Restaurant

An all-day dining restaurant with eye-catching specialties of live cooking BBQ stations serving continental breakfast, a truly international lunch and dinner that will delight the palate of all food lovers. The specialized Chefs from all around the world

Reviewed By jimmyjames2017

We were in Al Ain for our EID holidays, staying in one of the star hotels in Jebel Hafeet. But the food in the hotel was poor, so we ventured out for our lunch and ended up in Sedra (Ayla Bawadi Hotel) alongside Bawadi Mall. We ordered Mix Grill which was good and a Briyani Pot (offered only for Ramadan period) which was excellent in taste and value for money. The staffs were very good and it would be unfair if I don’t mention the excellent service provided by Ms. Christina.Dear Mr. jimmyjames2017,Warm Greetings from Ayla Bawadi Hotel – Al Ain!First and foremost thank you for choosing Ayla Bawadi Hote, such a wonderful opportunity to be your service provider. We are truly thankful to you for sharing your experience with us, having enjoyed our warm and welcoming hospitality, as a service provider we always see to it that we provide the best service that our valued guests should experience.Your positive feedback has been shared to the whole team member of Ayla Bawadi accordingly We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Hotel in the future. Thank you.

6. Al Mallah Restaurant

Khalifa Ibn Zayed St, Al Ain United Arab Emirates Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast Takeout, Seating, Delivery, Table Service
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4 based on 65 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 ME A

Four of us shared time and a meal together...3 were satisfied...I was not...my order was not the correct one....but I took it anyway after the very long wait to be served. The veggies were flavorful...but the seafood was overcooked...dry and grilled too long.... sorry but I would not recommend going there...especially after waking in the night with cramps...etc... perhaps it was a one off but I am not willing to try again. It was very crowded at that hour as well.

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5. Min Zaman Lebanese Restaurant

Zayed Bin Sultan St Al Ain Rotana, Al Ain 1210 United Arab Emirates Lebanese, Grill, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean Dinner, Late Night, Drinks, Lunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Seating, 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 [email protected] +971 3 703 1062 http://www.rotana.com/rotanahotelandresorts/unitedarabemirates/alain/alainrotana/dining
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4 based on 43 reviews

Min Zaman Lebanese Restaurant

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 you. Enjoy the best Oriental food and supreme entertainment to pass your eve

Reviewed By Maluza86

We chose to eat at Min Zamm during our recent stay at the Al Ain Rotana (separate review) and absolutely loved the food, atmosphere and service.We wanted to smoke shisha with our meal so opted to eat outside, by the pool area. Even though it was a hot July evening. The cooling units surrounding the outdoor area kept the area nice and cool without being overpowering. The egg shaped mood lights gave a nice glow to the tables and the entertainment was tasteful and not overpowering...you could still have a nice conversation at your table. The wait staff were very attentive and friendly while the food was authentic, tasty and excellently presented!We had a few appetizers to include:- Grilled Halloumi Cheese, - Babaghannouj (Char grilled Eggplant Mash, Onions, Capsicum, Lemon Juice, Tomato and Olive Oil), - Makanik (Home-made Lebanese Mini sausages flambéed in butter and lemon garlic sauce, Pomegranate Molasses). As there were three of us eating, myself, my wife and 21yr old son, the dishes were very nicely sized so each of us could get a good tasting of each. The babba ganoush was some of the best I've had, with the eggplants left in chunks, (not ground to a paste as is sometimes the case) and garnished with pomegranate seeds, which added a very nice flavor. The grilled halloumi garnished with freshly sliced tomatoes was very tasty as well. For our main courses we chose the:- Mashawi Bahrieh (Char grilled lobster,shrimps,Hamour, Calamary, potato wedges ,Lemon And garlic Sauce), - Kastaleta Mashwieh (Marinated Char Grilled Lamb Chops, Grilled vegetables, French Fries and Garlic Oil); and the - Shish Taouk Sandwich (Marinated Char grilled Chicken,Markook Bread, Homous and potato Wedges). All were cooked to perfection and abundant portions. We complemented the evening with some very nice shisha and a couple of mixed cocktail drinks. A very pleasant dining experience, one I highly recommend for good food and ambiance.Dear Guest,We are very glad to know that we were able to take good care of you during your recent visit. Thank you for taking the time to share your five star experience. Our team members are pleased to hear that their hard work is recognized. We would like you to know that we are also proud of their commitment to deliver personalized service to all our Guests. It has been our pleasure to serve you and we are looking forward to welcome you again soon. Warm regards,Ralick JhanAssistant Director of Food & BeverageAl Ain Rotana

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4. Al Areesh

Mohammad Ibn Khalifa St, Al Ain United Arab Emirates Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch Takeout, Delivery, Reservations, Seating, Table Service +971 3 766 1500
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4 based on 46 reviews

Al Areesh

Phone number 037661500

Reviewed By valesca1987

We've visited this restaurant occasionally and were very surprised how tasty they cook meat and shawarma. They provide a big plate with fresh vegetables and bread as a starter, so don't order many meals. Portions are enough for adults and we even shared meals with each other.

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3. Golden Sheep Restaurant

Hai al Humairah 1 St, Al Ain United Arab Emirates Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Delivery, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service +971 3 764 2126
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4 based on 76 reviews

Golden Sheep Restaurant

Reviewed By missionsaan

Golden Sheep Restaurant has been a gem of Al Ain for many many years. Perhaps the decor is a little tired, maybe the service is not always very polished, but it is definitely a friendly and genuine place. The food is good value for money, the daily dishes are usually fine and the mixed grill is deservedly popular. Mutabel, hummus and tabbouleh are good and come in very generous portions. You won't leave this Lebanese restaurant feeling hungry!

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2. Nara Restaurant

Othman Bin Affan Street Ayla Grand Hotel, Al Ain 222094 United Arab Emirates Indian, Seafood, International, Mediterranean, Arabic Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Highchairs Available, Table Service, Seating [email protected] +971 3 705 1111 https://www.aylahotels.com/hotels/ayla-grand-hotel/dining/
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5 based on 68 reviews

Nara Restaurant

An all-day dining restaurant with live cooking BBQ stations serving continental breakfast, a truly international lunch and dinner that will delight the palate of all food lovers.

Reviewed By 672narmeena

Every thing is excellent : the srevice... Food... Cleaning... And a very very gooood staff especially Vijay Kumar and Ali and Mohamed and Rahilya really they are very nice people and friendly.... I highly recommend this nice hotel to my friends... My family and my coullegie.

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1. Makani Cafe

Khalid Bin Sultan Street - Hilton Road Ground Floor, Al Ain Hilton Hotel, Al Ain United Arab Emirates Lebanese, Cafe, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +971 3 768 6666 http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/uae/hilton-al-ain-AANHITW/dining/index.html
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4 based on 247 reviews

Makani Cafe

Reviewed By WeeStepherz

After reading the amazing reviews on TripAdvisor, we drove across Al Ain from our own hotel with high hopes as we love Lebanese food! The outdoor setting is gorgeous and very chilled. However, the food was overpriced for the quality..and some real standard mezze dishes were missing from the menu. The worst thing was the service though.. they were very slow. We ended up not even ordering dessert as they left us alone for 20+ mins after we said we wished to have dessert. It is perhaps better for just drinks or shisha as those designated staff members were very attentive to the smokers. If this is the best Al Ain has to offer, we are glad to only be here 2 nights!

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