What to order at Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe

Must order
Lamb machboos with a plate of luqaimat and date syrup to finish.
Signature dishes
Machboos, Harees, Luqaimat, Chebab
Editor tip
Ask for the terrace, which looks across the creek at the boats and old Dubai.
CuisineEmirati
Price$$
NeighborhoodAl Seef
HoursDaily 09:30-23:00
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