The short answer
Solidaire Restaurant & Cafe, Al Jimi: what visitors should know first
Go if you want a relaxed Levantine meal in Al Jimi, near Al Fanar. It serves meat, so vegetarians should plan on mezze and ask what is meat-free. Reviews are mixed on portions and value.
Useful facts
Solidaire Restaurant & Cafe, Al Jimi facts at a glance
- Location
- Behind Al Jimi Mall, near ADIB, Al Jimi; Hili Mall branch also listed
- Dining style
- Casual sit-down restaurant and cafe
- Price signal
- Mid-range; one guide lists about AED 175 to 200 for two
- Signature order
- Try: Levantine mezze and grills
- Good for
- A change from Indian food, family lunches
- Diet note
- Serves meat; vegetarians should ask
Why it matters
Why Solidaire Restaurant & Cafe, Al Jimi is worth your time
Solidaire appears second in a Wanderlog ranking of Al Ain restaurants, which the page says reflects how many sites mention each place, and it is also covered by a Square Yards guide. That is why it earns a place here despite mixed individual reviews.
It adds something the Indian-heavy list needs: a Levantine option. For families who have eaten Indian food for several days, a mezze-led meal is a change, and the Al Jimi location suits those already visiting the old Al Jimi area. Two branches, at Al Jimi Mall and Hili Mall, are mentioned by guides, so confirm which one you are heading to.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Levantine with a twist
The restaurant's own site describes authentic Levantine cooking with a twist.
- 02
Heritage recipes
Square Yards says the menu follows recipes passed down through generations.
- 03
Al Jimi location
It sits behind Al Jimi Mall, close to Al Fanar for a second Arabic meal.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The Al Jimi branch sits behind Al Jimi Mall near the ADIB bank, so a taxi driver will need the mall as the landmark. The restaurant's own site calls the food authentic Levantine with a twist, and guides describe Arabic, Levantine and Mediterranean dishes with heritage-style recipes. We have not seen the current menu.
Vegetarians can usually build a meal from Levantine mezze, salads and breads, but this is a mixed-menu kitchen that serves meat and the sources do not say which dishes are meat-free. Ask the server about stock, ghee and any meat in rice or fillings. Jain families will need to ask about onion and garlic, which are common in this cooking.
It combines with a visit to Al Fanar, also in Al Jimi, if you want to compare Emirati and Levantine cooking in one area. Reviews on Wanderlog are mixed, with some praising food and staff and others finding portions small and prices high, so go with measured expectations and check prices before ordering.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm which branch you want, Al Jimi or Hili Mall
- Ask which mezze and salads are meat-free
- Check prices, as reviews mention value concerns
- Ask about onion and garlic if you avoid them
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Behind Al Jimi Mall, near ADIB, Al Jimi, Al Ain
- Time needed
- About 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or dinner; confirm hours
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A mall-side restaurant with parking nearby, so there is little walking. We did not verify step-free access or seating layout, and have no hours, so ask before taking someone with limited mobility.
- Tickets and access
- No booking was stated in the sources. Call the delivery line on the restaurant site for the branch, hours and any table reservation for a larger family.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
A mall-side restaurant with parking nearby, so there is little walking. We did not verify step-free access or seating layout, and have no hours, so ask before taking someone with limited mobility.
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See concierge supportFAQs
Is Solidaire vegetarian?
No. It is a mixed menu; vegetarians should ask which Levantine dishes are meat-free.
Which branch is described here?
The Al Jimi branch, behind Al Jimi Mall near ADIB; a Hili Mall branch is also listed by guides.
Is it good value?
Reviews are mixed, with some finding portions small and prices high, so check prices before ordering.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
