Al Fanar

The food was incredible — perfectly grilled kebabs, juicy and flavorful, paired with fresh salad, crisp fries, and warm bread. Everything tasted authentic and beautifully presented, just like a true Emirati feast. The atmosphere felt cozy and welcoming, with that warm wooden setting that makes you feel at home. You can tell the team takes real pride in what they serve — everything looked and tasted freshly made. A special shout-out to Sayed, who was genuinely one of the best staff members we’ve met in Dubai. Friendly, attentive, and always smiling — he made sure our table had everything we needed and went the extra mile to make our experience perfect. Highly recommend Al Fanar for anyone looking for great food, great vibes, and truly memorable service. We’ll definitely be coming back!

First time taking our parents to try Emirati food. It was a great experience and really showed the culture and taste of the UAE. The restaurant looks very traditional and has a warm, welcoming vibe. It feels like going back in time. The food was tasty, full of flavour, and nicely presented. I personally love Arabic food, so I really enjoyed it. If you want to see how Emiratis eat and enjoy local culture, you should visit Al Fanar. Highly recommended!

I visited this restaurant in Dubai and tried Majboos for the first time — it was absolutely delicious! Special thanks to our waiter Charles for the excellent service. He made our experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!🥰❤️🙏🏻

Amazing food, loved the fish and rice, it was very different. Also enjoyed the lamb and rice so much flavor in everything meat cooked so good. Service was spot on, forgot the name of the name of the waiter but he was very attentive.

I try the Emirati food, pleasant but not exceptional. The sombousa and the fish kafta were really good. I was a bit disappointed by the rice machboos with the lamb, the rice was not as perfume and tasty as expected

Great food and huge portion sizes. Shout out to Mani for providing great service. Food was perfectly spiced and aromatic. Do check it out!

Scrumptious Emirati cuisine in a beautiful cultural setting of a courtyard of a local family. A wide range of starters, mains and desserts. The biryani rice and chicken and grilled squids we had were amazingly tasty, full of flavour. Service was very good and Sayed who attended to our table was welcoming, respectful and efficient.

Shiva was very nice and kind with me, delivering a great service. The food is really nice, tasty and it comes at your table very quickly. I’ll be back for sure!