Must-see restaurants in Arabian Peninsula

  • Rhodes W1

    Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah

    Michelin-decorated chef Gary Rhodes is famous for bringing British cuisine into the 21st century. At his plant-filled white-and-citrus-hued Dubai outpost,…

  • Tawouk

    Northern Saudi Arabia

    The speciality at this local fast-food chain are the wraps filled with chicken, meat or fish. It also does chicken boxes, subs, salads and burgers. In a…

  • Modern Oman Bakery

    Nizwa

    The biggest bakery in Nizwa and part of a chain operating all over Oman, this establishment sells a range of local- and Western-style bread, cakes and…

  • Bin Ateeq

    Muscat

    Catering to homesick traders from the interior, this restaurant is one of the few to serve genuine Omani food the traditional way with seating on old…

  • Al Ula Bukhari

    Al Ula

    Of Al Ula’s small selection of restaurants, Al Ula Bukhari, which lies 100m south of the Saptco bus station, has the best reputation. It’s signposted in…

  • Arab World Restaurant

    Hajar Mountains

    Men and women sit apart (or in family groups) at this highly popular restaurant serving Omani dishes, such as chicken mandhi (OR1.7) and Indian favourites…

  • Mughsail Coffee Shop

    Dhofar

    This simple coffee shop serves black tea, tea boiled with milk, soft drinks and a few basic snacks. With a shaded terrace, it's a good spot from which to…

  • Robo'u Alsaab Restaurant

    Jebel Akhdar

    Serving simple but well-prepared fare such as shawarma (shaved grilled meat in bread) and whole roasted chickens (OR2.8), this local-style restaurant has…

  • Kabul Darbar

    Bur Dubai

    Follow Afghan tradition: find a spot on the carpet, order lots of food and eat with your hands. All dishes are served with a soup, bread and salad, making…

  • Time of Tea

    Hajar Mountains

    This coffee shop sells snacks and simple fare in a jolly, red-decked restaurant with some chairs on the pavement. It offers a quiet place to watch…

  • Thala Cafe

    Oman

    This tiny cafe serves up tasty shawarma (pockets of bread filled with shaved meat and salad) into the small hours of the night. During the day, it offers…

  • City Tower Grill Restaurant & Cafe

    Muscat

    Ignore the entirely irrelevant name of this venue and have an egg roll-up and fresh orange juice in view of Al Mirani Fort in this corner street cafe,…

  • Golden Beach Restaurant

    Oman

    Used to rustling up rice and dhal or an egg roll-up for breakfast for the occasional foreign guests from the neighbouring hotel, this local-style…

  • Coffee Shop

    Dhofar

    One of the only places to buy food and provisions for many kilometres in either direction along this desolate stretch of coastal highway. It is tucked…

  • Lulu Hypermarket

    Khasab

    This supermarket sells fresh biryani, tandoori chicken, salads and pastries – all the ingredients needed for a picnic. It's also handy for camping…

  • Abu Shabeeb

    Masirah Island

    Abu Shabeeb is the most comprehensive supermarket in town (useful for camping provisions), but if you require any ‘must haves’ it's best to bring them…

  • Lulu

    Muscat

    Lulu is the region’s favourite supermarket chain, and its food halls include many Middle Eastern favourites such as hummus and muttabel (smoked aubergine…

  • Al Fair Supermarket

    Muscat

    The ubiquitous Al Fair supermarket chain, found in many of the main shopping areas of Muscat, is the perfect shop for picnic ingredients with an expansive…

  • Isfahani

    Manama

    You're not going to come all the way out here for a fast-food booth version of the popular Isfahani restaurants, but should you find yourself shopping in…

  • Batteel Cafe

    Doha

    If you happen to be on Al Mirqab Al Jadeed St, this is one of the only stand-alone coffee shops in the area. It serves reasonable coffee and freshly baked…

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