The short answer
Tanjore, Danat Al Ain Resort: what visitors should know first
Choose Tanjore for a quieter, more formal Indian dinner in a resort setting. It serves meat too, but the tourism listing says there are many vegetarian dishes, so book ahead and confirm the day it is open.
Diet
What we checked
- Indian. An Indian restaurant outside India. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Tanjore, Danat Al Ain Resort facts at a glance
- Location
- Danat Al Ain Resort, Nyadat Street, Al Ain
- Dining style
- Hotel fine dining, smart casual, mixed menu
- Price signal
- Upper mid-range; guides vary, confirm current prices
- Signature order
- Try: tandoor dishes, or Kadai Paneer if vegetarian
- Good for
- Quieter family dinners, occasions
- Diet note
- Serves meat; many vegetarian dishes; not pure veg
Why it matters
Why Tanjore, Danat Al Ain Resort is worth your time
Most Indian restaurants in Al Ain are casual cafeteria-style places or sit inside malls. Tanjore is one of the few that is repeatedly named as a dressier, hotel-based option, and it appears both on the Visit Al Ain tourism site and in two property guides we opened.
That makes it useful for an anniversary dinner or a family gathering where you want a table, quiet and service rather than speed. The trade-off is distance from the old centre and a higher bill than the budget Indian places in town. It is not a vegetarian restaurant, so treat it as an Indian option with plenty of vegetarian dishes, not a pure veg one.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Tandoor kitchen
Guides say dishes are cooked in traditional clay ovens, with some modern fusion plates.
- 02
Vegetarian choice
The Visit Al Ain page says there are many vegetarian dishes and names Kadai Paneer.
- 03
Hotel setting
Valet parking and a seated, smart casual room make it easier for older diners.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Tanjore is inside Danat Al Ain Resort, so you arrive by car or taxi and go in through the hotel rather than walking in from a street. Guides describe a contemporary Indian restaurant that cooks in traditional clay tandoor ovens and adds some fusion dishes. The Visit Al Ain page lists valet parking and a smart casual dress code.
For vegetarians, the tourism page says there are many vegetarian dishes and names Kadai Paneer as one. This is still a mixed-menu kitchen that serves meat, so strict vegetarians and Jain families should ask how dishes are cooked and whether any are made without onion or garlic. We have not seen the current menu.
Schedule it as a dinner rather than a quick lunch. Guides disagree on opening days and hours, with one saying daily except Monday and another saying Tuesday to Sunday, so telephone the resort before you plan the evening around it. Prices vary by guide, so check the current menu.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Telephone the resort to confirm opening days and book a table
- Ask which dishes are vegetarian and how they are cooked
- Arrange a taxi or car, as the resort is outside the old centre
- Dress smart casual
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Danat Al Ain Resort, Nyadat Street (Al Sarooj), Al Ain
- Time needed
- About 1.5 to 2 hours
- Best time
- Dinner; confirm opening days first
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- A resort restaurant with valet parking listed by the tourism site, so there is little walking from the car. We did not verify lifts or step-free routes to the restaurant level, so ask the resort when booking.
- Tickets and access
- Booking is sensible for dinner; the phone and email are on the Visit Al Ain page. Guides give different opening days and hours, so confirm directly. Smart casual dress is listed.
Best for
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Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
A resort restaurant with valet parking listed by the tourism site, so there is little walking from the car. We did not verify lifts or step-free routes to the restaurant level, so ask the resort when booking.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Tanjore vegetarian?
No. It is a mixed menu with tandoor meat dishes, though the Visit Al Ain page says there are many vegetarian dishes.
Do I need to book?
Booking is sensible for dinner, and guides disagree on opening days, so telephone the resort first.
Is it suitable for older travellers?
Valet parking and a seated hotel setting help, but we did not verify step-free access inside, so ask when booking.
Sources and further reading
- Visit Al Ain: Tanjore Restaurant
- Square Yards: restaurants in Al Ain
- Property Finder: Indian restaurants in Al Ain
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
