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Sapore is based in Fujairah’s Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort. Photo: Sapore
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Fujairah's Kabab Al Bastakiah serves some of the world's best kebabs, says Emirati chef Faisal Naser. Photo: Instagram
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Madinat Zayed’s Golden Spoon, a family affair led by Sahil Jairath and his parents. Photo: Best Bites
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Bandung offers a slice of Indonesia in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Best Bites
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Biryani in Ras Al Khaimah's Eshhafan Fareej.
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Faisal Naser
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Green lemon oyster at Rushfit Mahar in Fujairah. Photo: Instagram
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Russian House Kitchen in Abu Dhabi is recommended by founder of food website Best Bites UAE Rachael Partington. Photo: Best Bites
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Grilled meats from Fujairah's Kabab Al Bastakiah. Photo: Instagram
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Fish dishes are available at Eshhafan Fareej in Ras Al Khaimah.
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Gonu restaurant at Fujairah’s Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort. Photo: Gonu
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Turkey’s Yunus Emre Aydin heads to Gonu Bar & Grill for fresh Mediterranean-style seafood. Photo: Gonu
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Find fresh Dibba oysters at Gonu. Photo: Gonu
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Find Egyptian classics at Weza in Ras Al Khaimah. Photo: Instagram
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Saigon House is a low-key Vietnamese eatery serving up authenticity in every bowl. Photo: Stacy Shwaiger-Perzinski
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Sapore is a highly recommended Italian restaurant in Fujairah. Photo: Sapore
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Tom Yum soup from Rushfit Mahar in Fujairah. Photo: Instagram
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Sapore is based in Fujairah’s Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort. Photo: Sapore
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Fujairah's Kabab Al Bastakiah serves some of the world's best kebabs, says Emirati chef Faisal Naser. Photo: Instagram
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Madinat Zayed’s Golden Spoon, a family affair led by Sahil Jairath and his parents. Photo: Best Bites
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Bandung offers a slice of Indonesia in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Best Bites
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Biryani in Ras Al Khaimah's Eshhafan Fareej.
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Faisal Naser
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Green lemon oyster at Rushfit Mahar in Fujairah. Photo: Instagram
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Russian House Kitchen in Abu Dhabi is recommended by founder of food website Best Bites UAE Rachael Partington. Photo: Best Bites
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Grilled meats from Fujairah's Kabab Al Bastakiah. Photo: Instagram
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Fish dishes are available at Eshhafan Fareej in Ras Al Khaimah.
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Gonu restaurant at Fujairah’s Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort. Photo: Gonu
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Turkey’s Yunus Emre Aydin heads to Gonu Bar & Grill for fresh Mediterranean-style seafood. Photo: Gonu
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Find fresh Dibba oysters at Gonu. Photo: Gonu
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Find Egyptian classics at Weza in Ras Al Khaimah. Photo: Instagram
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Saigon House is a low-key Vietnamese eatery serving up authenticity in every bowl. Photo: Stacy Shwaiger-Perzinski
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Sapore is a highly recommended Italian restaurant in Fujairah. Photo: Sapore
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Tom Yum soup from Rushfit Mahar in Fujairah. Photo: Instagram
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Sapore is based in Fujairah’s Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort. Photo: Sapore
Hidden gems of the UAE: 10 restaurants in Abu Dhabi, Fujairah and RAK that chefs love
From the country’s tastiest oysters to one of the world’s best kebabs, there’s something to suit all tastes in each emirate
Emma Pearson
03 January, 2022
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