Jeddah
With appealing decor and a comfortable atmosphere, Yildizlar is a local institution serving a splendid mix of Turkish and Lebanese food. Dishes range from…
Must-see restaurants in Arabian Peninsula
Dubai
This huge and fairly formal mall restaurant with decor inspired by ancient Iraq is locally adored for its excellent masgouf – wood-fired grilled fish, the…
Riyadh
Aroma, the signature in-house restaurant of the Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski, is an all-day buffet restaurant that hosts themed buffets that are great value…
Mecca
This no-frills little eating spot is tucked away along one of the backstreets east of the clock tower, close to Al Masjid Al Haram. The food is cheap,…
Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Located on the 1st floor and with seamless views of the sand and the sea, Seven Sands dishes up generous portions of traditional Emirati cuisine in a…
Nizwa
Part of a small chain of Omani-style restaurants, this is one of the few places where you have the opportunity to sample genuine local dishes. Dining is…
Downtown Dubai
This Beirut import serves granny-style rural Lebanese cafe cuisine adapted for the 21st century: light, healthy and fresh. The homey decor more than…
Muscat
Serving delicious French food in a small wooden den of a restaurant opposite the fish market in Mutrah, La Brasserie is the perfect venue for coffee and a…
Oman
Tucked under three giant neem trees behind Rustaq Fort, this large coffee shop cooks up a giant doner kebab each night and offers a range of fruit juices…
Manama
There are a host of restaurants and cafes at the Radisson serving international cuisine throughout the week, but we love the expensive, but exceptional…
Abu Dhabi
Masala dosas (stuffed pancakes served with chutneys) are the speciality at this teensy canteen with just a few tables, which are usually filled with…
Bur Dubai
At this small and basic joint, Nepali expats soothe their homesickness with platters of tasty momos (dumplings), including a version filled with 'buff' …
Saudi Arabia
Jazan's restaurant-cum-traditional house has a nice fort-like facade with reed shutters. Inside there are cosy carpeted booths or private rooms where…
Jeddah
The decor is contemporary and the food provides an authentic taste of Turkey – little wonder this restaurant draws many Turkish expats. The Tarsus kebab…
Saudi Arabia
This pseudo-American restaurant serves up nice alternatives to the South Asian and Middle Eastern options everywhere else. The portions aren't big, but…
Sharjah
If you're with a group all with different tastes, this local UAE chain offers something for everyone – from pizza to lamb chops and pasta to big salads…
Oman
The best part about this restaurant is that it is open-sided – and on top of a sand dune. Licensed to serve alcohol, the restaurant offers a short menu of…
United Arab Emirates
It's all about seaside views and breezy Mediterranean style at Al Yamm Villa Resort's restaurant, where the Italian menu runs from porcini pizza drizzled…
Doha
This warehouse-style cafe with exposed pipes on the ceiling, bike-stencil artwork and natural wood tables and chairs makes for a nice stop for a bite…
Manama
The Gulf Hotel's most popular and award-winning restaurant serves up an international buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner all day, every day, but it is…
Abu Dhabi
For a lunch of stuffed saj (flatbread), sandwiches or salad, the wide veranda here, with its old fashioned, comfy wicker sofas and low tables, is a shady,…
Manama
One of Manama's best deals, the lunchtime buffet here offers a fine salad bar, eight international main courses, and barbecue area and grills, not to…
Omani Foods Restaurant & Kitchen
United Arab Emirates
You wouldn't know it from its ramshackle appearance – or its exceedingly snappy name – but this is the best joint on the Omani side of town for a meal…
Dubai
This comfy Euro-style cafe is an expat favourite famous for its luscious cakes (especially the carrot cake), tasty breakfasts, creative sandwiches …
Nizwa
Roughly opposite the Falaj Daris Hotel, this modern, attractive restaurant with calligraphic walls caters to a growing national appetite for burgers. This…
Saudi Arabia
Canary coloured, cheap and cheerful, this is Yanbu’s favourite eating establishment. Try the speciality, the shawarma iskandar, served with a secret sauce…
Zahrat Bilad Al Sham Restaurant
Sur
Right beside the main road, this popular semi-open-air venue offers sizzling Turkish kebabs marinated in the chef’s best spices, reputedly of Ottoman…
Dhofar
This popular beachside restaurant offers tasty grilled seafood. It makes the perfect palm-tree setting for a four-course romantic dinner (OR58.5). The…
Manama
Housed inside the elegant Four Seasons Hotel, this international breakfast and lunch restaurant is also home to Bahrain's most generous buffet brunch,…
Oman
This smart little cafe on the approach to the hot springs has an air-conditioned interior and a small terrace overlooking the wadi. Lattes and smoothies,…
Saudi Arabia
As Shafa serves delicious Saudi and Turkmen dishes, including manti (similar to ravioli), at unbeatable prices. It’s much admired locally, but there's no…
Nizwa
This Turkish restaurant serves consistently delicious kebabs and other assorted Turkish dishes. It's some way out of town (near the Nizwa Gateway) but…
Doha
Freshly baked bread and cakes in a simple, contemporary casual space. Good breakfasts to start you right for the day include omelettes, shakshuka, fried…
Mecca
Pick up delicious shawarma and falafel wraps or a bag of freshly fried samosas for a mere SR2 at these great little 24-hour food stands selling the best…
Salalah
Located inside a busy mall, teeming with visitors during the khareef, this modern and no-nonsense restaurant serves good, locally caught seafood. The…
Riyadh
Large, bright and clean, this Turkish place remains perennially popular among Riyadhis, who come for the succulent shawarma or famous falafel. There’s no…
Mecca
On the 12th floor of the Al Marwa Rayhaan hotel, commanding spectacular views over Al Masjid Al Haram, Al Deyafa offers a great Malaysian buffet that is…
Saudi Arabia
Light, bright and clean, the Ahlan has good home-style cooking, with a great pick-and-point counter containing fresh regional dishes that change daily and…
Doha
A fantastic low-cost dining option on The Pearl, serving excellently prepared Turkish dishes, including grilled meats, mezze, fresh breads and homemade…
Hajar Mountains
Chicken, rice and salad with an assortment of sides counts as staple fare in this brightly lit, central restaurant. It's conveniently located near the…
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