Ras Al Khaimah guide · Where to eat
Places to eat in Ras Al Khaimah, with what to order and how comfortable each is for families and older travellers.
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Ras Al Khaimah has Emirati, Lebanese, Turkish, Mediterranean and international restaurants, many inside resorts. Skeek Restaurant & Cafe near the old town serves Emirati dishes with Gulf views, and the Al Qawasim Corniche has cafes and takeaway stalls. Arabic coffee with dates is the standard welcome.
Vegetarian eating needs planning. Najm Cafe in Al Jazirah Al Hamra states on its own website that it is 100% pure vegetarian, and we have tagged it on that basis; we found no Jain or vegan restaurant to tag. Many Indian-run restaurants in the city serve vegetarian thalis and dosas, but without a source we do not tag them.
In practice, ask your hotel in advance for vegetarian or Jain-style meals, which resort kitchens can usually prepare. Order mezze such as hummus, moutabal and falafel from Lebanese restaurants, but check whether dishes share fryers or stock with meat. Dubai and Sharjah have more dedicated vegetarian restaurants and are reachable by road.
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Jebel Jais mountains, north-east of Ras Al Khaimah city
A restaurant high in the Jebel Jais mountains, named after its altitude in metres, with a menu that crosses several cuisines and is known for afternoon tea.
Food court, RAK Mall, Al Qurm, Ras Al Khaimah
A tandoor-focused Indian restaurant in the RAK Mall food court, with generous portions and quick service, suited to casual meals during a mall visit.
Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island, Al Marjan Island
A waterfront Pan-Asian and international restaurant and lounge at the Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island, listed by three local guides.
3C Street, Al Dhait South
A Lebanese and Syrian restaurant in Al Dhait South serving mezze platters, grilled meats, kibbeh and tabouleh, named in two Visit Ras Al Khaimah guides.
InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort, Al Hamra area
A Turkish and Lebanese restaurant at the InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort, with views over the Arabian Gulf, recommended in several local guides.
Al Qawasim Corniche, Dafan Al Khor, Ras Al Khaimah
A sit-down North Indian restaurant on the Al Qawasim Corniche in Dafan Al Khor, linked by name to Delhi's Moti Mahal and known for dal makhani and tandoori dishes.
Al Jazirah Al Hamra, near Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah
A cafe near Al Hamra whose own website calls it 100% pure vegetarian, with no meat, fish or egg, serving North and South Indian dishes, chaat and thalis.
Al Naeem Mall, Bin Daher Street, Ras Al Khaimah
A contemporary Indian restaurant in Al Naeem Mall that presents traditional recipes with colonial-inspired styling, a step up from casual Indian spots.
Al Muntasir Road, Al Nakheel, Ras Al Khaimah
A cafeteria on Al Muntasir Road in Al Nakheel listed for Maharashtrian and Mumbai street food such as vada pav, pav bhaji, misal pav and kande pohe.
Muntaiser Road, near Nakheel Hotel, Ras Al Khaimah
A casual vegetarian restaurant on Muntaiser Road near the Nakheel Hotel serving North and South Indian dishes in a homely style, listed with sweets in its name.
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Salem Road, Al Riffa, opposite Mina Al Arab
A family-friendly restaurant in Al Riffa serving pizza and pasta alongside American-style grills, listed by Visit Ras Al Khaimah and a longer-standing review.
Boardwalk, Marjan Island Resort & Spa, Al Marjan Island
A Lebanese restaurant on the boardwalk at Marjan Island Resort & Spa, listed with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal dietary options.
