New desert dining venue Link by Mara opens in Sharjah - in pictures

New desert dining venue Link by mara has opened in Sharjah. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
New desert dining venue Link by mara has opened in Sharjah. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
It offers a number of unique seating options, including sunken booths, set right in the ground.
It offers a number of unique seating options, including sunken booths, set right in the ground.
Priority for such booths is given to bigger groups.
Priority for such booths is given to bigger groups.
Booths at Link by mara also come with firepits in case customers want to grill their own meat.
Booths at Link by mara also come with firepits in case customers want to grill their own meat.
The venue features 13 booths in total.
The venue features 13 booths in total.
There are other seating arrangements also available.
There are other seating arrangements also available.
A portable kitchen prepares a wide variety of international street food.
A portable kitchen prepares a wide variety of international street food.
On the menu are pizzas, pastas and burgers, along with dishes such as spiced edamame and Korean chicken pops.
On the menu are pizzas, pastas and burgers, along with dishes such as spiced edamame and Korean chicken pops.
Link by mara is from the same group behind concepts such as Mara Lounge in Al Zahia, Sharjah, and Mara Restaurant and Lounge in Wasl 51.
Link by mara is from the same group behind concepts such as Mara Lounge in Al Zahia, Sharjah, and Mara Restaurant and Lounge in Wasl 51.
Link by mara is open from 4pm onwards, making it a popular sunset spot.
Link by mara is open from 4pm onwards, making it a popular sunset spot.
Customers line up for coffee and food at Link by Mara in Sharjah.
Customers line up for coffee and food at Link by Mara in Sharjah.
There are big plans for the future, including placing classic cars around to add to the ambiance.
There are big plans for the future, including placing classic cars around to add to the ambiance.
There is a creative menu of hot drinks available at Link by mara.
There is a creative menu of hot drinks available at Link by mara.