Restaurants & Food

Can the hotel cater for a toddler aged 18 months to 2 years with soups, porridge and food without spices?

A guest reported that waiters and cooks can provide chicken soup without spices, porridge with berries, a steamed apple, mashed potatoes at dinner and a fully cooked egg without spices at breakfast on request. Another guest praised the food, particularly the soups.

1 source · 3 days ago

Is coffee included at Fairmont hotels in the UAE, and what coffee options are available?

At the Fairmont discussed, coffee is available both in rooms and at breakfast: rooms have capsule machines, while coffee, tea and still water are unlimited with breakfast and dinner. Menu dishes average around AED 40.

1 source · 5 days ago

What is included with half board and all-inclusive hotel meal plans in the UAE, including drinks, alcohol and snacks?

Reports indicate that inclusions depend on the package: standard all-inclusive covers alcohol in the main restaurant and hotel bars, while all-inclusive soft covers non-alcoholic drinks only. Reports conflict on drinks with half board, so confirm the exact hotel policy before booking.

1 source · 6 days ago

Which Emirati desserts and drinks should visitors try in the UAE?

Try luqaimat, crisp syrup-coated dough balls, with karak, a spiced milk tea that typically costs AED 1–2. Hotel dessert buffets can also be worth checking for pistachio pastries, tiramisu served in small glasses, and warm desserts with seasonal berries.

1 source · 6 days ago

Which restaurants are open at Voco Niza in the UAE, and where can guests order à la carte?

Guest reports indicate that two à la carte venues were open: an Italian restaurant and a Turkish restaurant serving seafood. Steaks and snacks could also be ordered on the second floor near the Italian restaurant during live music or karaoke.

1 source · 8 days ago

Are water and other drinks included with half-board or full-board hotel dinners in the UAE?

Policies vary by hotel and meal plan: one guest reports having enough water at dinner, but water and other drinks should be confirmed with the hotel before booking. Breakfast may include juices.

1 source · 9 days ago

How much do hotel meals cost in the UAE, and is a breakfast-and-dinner plan enough?

For many visitors, a hotel breakfast-and-dinner buffet plan is sufficient; hotel lunch can cost about AED 60 per person. In Dubai, a substantial standalone breakfast may cost around US$50–70 per person.

2 sources · 25 days ago

What is the difference between full board (FB) and all-inclusive at UAE hotels, and where are drinks included?

FB typically covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, with soft drinks served during meals only. All-inclusive also covers drinks, alcohol and cocktails in the restaurant, by the pool and at the bar, although venues such as a sports bar may be excluded.

1 source · 15 days ago

Can you swap dinner for lunch on a half-board hotel meal plan in the UAE?

Some UAE hotels allow half-board guests to exchange dinner for lunch. Check with reception, as some restaurants simply verify your room number while others require notice the day before.

1 source · 16 days ago

Which breakfast and dinner options are best for Club Rotana guests in the UAE, including the lounge and à la carte restaurant?

For all-inclusive Club Rotana guests, the Rotana lounge is reported to have the stronger breakfast selection. For dinner, the à la carte restaurant is recommended for its high-quality plated meals, while the main restaurant is described as more limited.

2 sources · 18 days ago

Can you get salmon, avocado and made-to-order eggs at hotel breakfasts in the UAE?

Guest reports indicate that breakfast includes red and white fish, cheeses and made-to-order egg dishes. Salmon is usually replenished at the buffet, while eggs Benedict or poached eggs with salmon need to be requested.

1 source · 18 days ago

Where to eat in Dubai on different budgets, from affordable cafés to fine dining?

Dubai has dining for every budget, from inexpensive cafés and McDonald’s to high-end restaurants. One specific recommendation mentioned is Skazka, reachable on foot or by taxi.

2 sources · 25 days ago

What are the food, sunbed availability and alcohol shop options at this UAE resort?

Opinions on the food are mixed: the selection is described as limited, although some guests find it tasty and sufficient. One guest reports available sunbeds by the pools and beach throughout the day, while Corona beer costs AED 6 per bottle at the on-site shop.

1 source · 28 days ago

What is included in a half-board hotel meal plan in the UAE?

In one described half-board arrangement, each guest receives one main course plus either a starter or a dessert from the restaurant menu per meal. Inclusions vary by hotel, so confirm the package details before booking.

1 source · 30 days ago

How much do hotel lunch and dinner add-ons cost in the UAE?

Traveler reports put hotel lunch or dinner at around AED 110–120 per adult, while themed dinners can start from about AED 250 per person and cost more on steak and seafood nights. If you expect to dine at the hotel often, a breakfast-and-dinner package may be better value.

1 source · 31 days ago

Is full-board hotel dining worth it in the UAE when travelling with a 3-year-old?

For a family with a 3-year-old, hotel meal plans are recommended because suitable food can be harder to find outside. Milk, water and other supplies are available at small supermarkets or Carrefour in Mall of the Emirates.

1 source · 6 days ago

Is ice cream included in all-inclusive packages at UAE resorts, including on the beach?

Recent reports indicate that ice cream may be served free in the restaurant on selected days, while beach ice cream is usually charged separately. Availability depends on the specific resort and outlet.

1 source · 32 days ago

How do meal vouchers work at Zanzibar bar in UAE hotels?

At Zanzibar, a meal voucher is generally applied as partial payment—around AED 50 per person—and you pay the balance. Unused vouchers can also be spent on takeaway food and drinks at the lobby bar.

1 source · 34 days ago

Where can I eat, get coffee, or order food delivery near a hotel in the Dibba area, UAE?

You can eat at the hotel bar or order via Talabat; McDonald’s and Starbucks are available in the morning. For more cafés and shops, take a taxi to Dibba, or walk about 15 minutes along the road to a fish restaurant.

1 source · 1 day ago

Are alcohol, soft drinks and water included with hotel meals in the UAE?

At the hotel discussed, dinner drinks—including water—are charged separately. Bottled water is regularly provided in the room, with tea and coffee available; a nearby mall sells a six-pack of Fanta for about AED 15.

1 source · 5 days ago

What Asian food and seafood can guests expect at an all-inclusive hotel in the UAE?

Tom yum may occasionally be served in the main restaurant, but its quality and ingredients can vary. For a broader Asian menu, use the separate Asian restaurant; seafood is more commonly found in salads and as mussels.

1 source · 40 days ago

Best cocktails, beer and bar snacks to order at restaurants in the UAE

Recommended drinks include a blended frozen Strawberry Margarita, a classic Lemon Margarita, Tequila Sunrise and Cosmopolitan. Orange Blue beer in a 0.3 L serving is a practical choice, and you can ask for an ice bucket for bottled drinks.

1 source · 41 days ago

Do UAE all-inclusive hotels include meals and drinks on check-in and check-out days?

Departure-day meal rules depend on the hotel, but in late August 2026 guests were able to swap a missed dinner for lunch on check-out day and leave their room at 2 pm instead of noon. At one UAE hotel, guests on a breakfast-and-dinner plan could add all drinks, including alcohol, for about AED 100 per person per day. In the hotels discussed, all-inclusive alcohol was served from noon.

1 source · 4 days ago

Can families take food from restaurants to the beach or room at Le Meridien UAE on an all-inclusive stay?

At Le Meridien UAE, families have been able to take fruit, pastries and cheese from the main restaurant to the room or beach. The Italian restaurant served lunch without a reservation and could prepare pizza to take away; dinner required booking.

1 source · 44 days ago

Is the Italian à la carte restaurant included in an all-inclusive UAE hotel stay, and do you need a reservation?

Based on guest feedback, the hotel’s Italian à la carte restaurant is included in the all-inclusive package and serves pasta, eggplant dishes and tomato soup. Same-day reservations may be available around 30 minutes before dining, and lunch tends to be quieter.

1 source · 44 days ago

Can you order custom cocktails at UAE all-inclusive hotel bars, and is an alcohol upgrade worth it?

Travelers report that bartenders at standard all-inclusive UAE hotels will often make requested or off-menu cocktails at no extra charge. An alcohol upgrade typically adds more cocktails and higher-tier spirits, but the basic package is often sufficient.

1 source · 46 days ago

What drinks are included in UAE hotel all-inclusive packages, and how much do bar drinks cost?

Standard UAE hotel all-inclusive packages commonly include beer, house wine, basic spirits, alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails, juices, tea and coffee; Ultra All Inclusive mainly adds premium brands. Without a package, expect beer to cost about AED 40–60, cocktails AED 70–85 and soft drinks from AED 25.

1 source · 50 days ago

What dining and restaurant issues should I expect at all-inclusive/half-board hotels in the UAE?

At some UAE hotels, restaurants are partially closed or limited: the main restaurant can be crowded even with few guests, and specialty restaurants (e.g. on upper floors) may skip lunch service entirely.

1 source · 52 days ago

Are oysters, shrimp and sashimi available, and are all restaurants open at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, in September?

Seafood selection at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island can vary in September: one recent guest found no shrimp, crayfish or oysters at dinner, while guests the previous year reported oysters, shrimp and sashimi. Both main restaurants were usually open for dinner, but only one sometimes operated at lunch.

1 source · 58 days ago

Can all-inclusive hotel guests in the UAE request off-menu cocktails or custom drink recipes?

At some UAE all-inclusive hotels, bartenders may make an off-menu cocktail if the ingredients are available, sometimes substituting fruit or another component. Address hotels are reported to offer All Inclusive, with premium drinks available for an extra charge.

1 source · 59 days ago

Is ice cream included in all-inclusive packages at UAE resorts, and where can you get it?

Yes, at most UAE all-inclusive resorts vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream plus fruit popsicles are included and served at the pool and beach bars; soft-serve ice cream at the lobby bar usually costs extra.

1 source · 60 days ago

How good is the food and drinks at all-inclusive hotels in the UAE?

Food at all-inclusive UAE resorts tends to be repetitive (chicken, beef, mackerel-type fish, tongue served daily for breakfast/lunch/dinner), but the beach and service make up for it. Bar cocktails are often watered down — better drinks come from the main restaurant.

2 sources · 35 days ago

Until what time is alcohol included in all-inclusive UAE hotels and what drinks are covered?

Most UAE all-inclusive hotels serve alcohol roughly from 11:00 to 23:00-24:00; locally produced beer, wine and spirits are included, while premium imported brands usually cost extra.

1 source · 69 days ago

What food and drinks are included at beach and pool bars on an all-inclusive stay in UAE hotels?

At the hotel discussed, all-inclusive covers package drinks plus snacks such as crisps, nuts and ice cream; other food is charged separately. The pool and beach bars open at 11:00, and unused vouchers can be redeemed at the seaside bar.

1 source · 71 days ago

What alcoholic drinks are included in an all-inclusive hotel package in the UAE, and which brands cost extra?

Based on one guest's August 2026 experience at a UAE hotel, the all-inclusive package covered imported beers — Greenberg, Black Devil, Löwenbräu Helles, Paderborner and Beaks — plus standard spirits: tequila, whisky, rum, gin and brandy. Corona and better-known brands such as Bacardi, Jim Beam and Sierra cost extra. This is one hotel's example, so check what your own hotel includes.

1 source · 71 days ago

Is the hotel's main buffet restaurant good, or is it better to book an à la carte restaurant (like Aja) at UAE all-inclusive resorts?

Guest reviews are positive: the main restaurant's mushroom cream soup got praise, and the à la carte restaurant Aja stood out for fresh sushi rolls, excellent salmon, and friendly service.

1 source · 75 days ago

Is dinner buffet-style or à la carte with half-board meal plans at St. Regis and Sofitel resorts in the UAE?

In 2025 the East restaurant at Sofitel served HB dinner as a buffet, but in 2026 travelers report the concept may have changed — confirm the meal format when booking, as some hotels have switched to à la carte menus.

1 source · 13 days ago

What alcohol is included in All Inclusive hotel packages in the UAE?

Standard All Inclusive usually covers local spirits and canned beer, with unlimited soft drinks. Ultra All Inclusive adds imported alcohol, Corona beer, up to 12 hours of bar access, and restaurant reservations.

1 source · 5 days ago

Do all-inclusive resorts in the UAE limit food/drinks or charge extra at restaurants?

At most UAE all-inclusive resorts, food is served buffet-style with no extra charges or dish limits, and bar drinks are original brands (no local substitutes).

1 source · 81 days ago

How do meal vouchers work at all-inclusive hotels in the UAE?

Breakfast is included for everyone without a voucher, but lunch and dinner each require one voucher per day — unused vouchers don't expire and can be used later, even to order special menu items like lobster or seafood platters (with a top-up if needed).

1 source · 13 days ago

What to expect from all-inclusive dining at UAE resort hotels (quality issues to watch for)?

Even 5-star UAE resorts can disappoint on all-inclusive food: limited fish/fruit selection, watered-down drinks, no coffee/tea at dinner, and dirty tableware are common complaints — quality varies a lot between hotels.

1 source · 17 days ago

What to do if the food or breakfast buffet at your UAE hotel is bad?

If your UAE hotel's food disappoints, complain directly to guest relations — even at big chains like Fairmont, staff often fix it fast, sometimes within the same day. Choice usually improves on Fridays when local guests arrive.

1 source · 67 days ago

Which Fujairah beach resort has better food, and do the hotel restaurants serve fish and seafood regularly?

Recent guest feedback suggests that one of the compared Fujairah beach resorts now has stronger food than Al Bahar Hotel & Resort, with fish served at both breakfast and dinner and seafood appearing more often. Al Bahar still gets better marks for pool and beach bar cocktails.

1 source · 91 days ago

Do Rixos resorts in the UAE serve alcoholic champagne, and what beer and mocktail options are usually available?

Guest reports suggest that some Rixos resorts in the UAE may initially serve non-alcoholic sparkling drinks, but alcoholic options are available if you ask. Drinks are commonly served by the glass, while a full champagne bottle can usually be brought and opened on request.

1 source · 28 days ago

Are there beach and pool bars serving alcohol in UAE resorts, and how much do drinks usually cost?

Travelers report that there are at least 2 bars on the beach and also a pool bar serving alcoholic cocktails. Alcohol is available, but exact drink prices were not specified in the chat.

1 source · 55 days ago

What food and drinks can you expect at a UAE hotel buffet: smoked salmon for breakfast, steaks and tartare for dinner, plus alcohol, fruit, and seafood?

Guest reports suggest a generous buffet setup: steaks and salmon/tuna tartare at dinner, meat dishes like lamb goulash at lunch, a large breakfast spread, and drinks including canned Amstel beer and basic cocktails. Fruit commonly includes melon, watermelon, pear, kiwi, and apples, while papaya and passion fruit may not always be available.

1 source · 23 days ago

Which restaurants are worth booking at Le Meridien and RIU Dubai—Italian, Asian, or the main buffet?

Recent feedback says the Italian restaurant and the main buffet are both strong choices at Le Meridien. At RIU Dubai, travelers liked both the Italian and Asian restaurants, with reservations made through the RIU app.

1 source · 36 days ago

What drinks and desserts are usually included at UAE beach hotels: are soft drinks, juice, tea/coffee, and ice cream available?

Guest feedback suggests that UAE beach hotels often include soft drinks such as Schweppes, Cola, Fanta, and Sprite, plus still water, tea, coffee, and juice. However, juice may not be served on the beach, and ice cream is not always available depending on current stock.

1 source · 31 days ago

What can you expect at a hotel dinner buffet in the UAE — are there seafood, meat, desserts, and kid-friendly options?

Recent feedback suggests hotel dinner buffets in the UAE are generally plentiful, with meat, fish, seafood, desserts, and simple kid-friendly food. Fruit selection tends to be more limited, usually watermelon and melon, with occasional dragon fruit, passion fruit, and plums.

1 source · 96 days ago

What food, fruit and juice selection can you expect at all-inclusive hotels in the UAE?

Food at UAE all-inclusive hotels is generally considered adequate rather than extensive: fruit selection is often limited to watermelon and melon, and juices are usually packaged with a small variety. Dinner can still include substantial items such as beef steaks, roast turkey, chicken skewers, pizza and pasta.

1 source · 62 days ago