Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe Menu with Prices
Al Fanar Restaurant & cafe in Dubai is one of the most celebrated destinations for authentic Emirati cuisine. What began as a small family restaurant in 2011 has grown into a beloved spot for residents and visitors alike. The name “Al Fanar” (the lantern) carries cultural symbolism evoking warmth and guidance that mirrors the restaurant’s mission to preserve Emirati culinary traditions while offering a welcoming dining experience.
At Al Fanar restaurant, traditional recipes are carefully preserved using the best local, fresh ingredients. The result is a menu that celebrates Emirati history and flavor, promising a satisfying and memorable meal with every visit.
Al Fanar restaurant & cafe Dubai Menu with Prices
The Al Fanar restaurant & cafe Dubai menu reflects the rich variety of Emirati dishes: from the slow-cooked majboos and hearty harees to irresistible Emirati desserts like aseeda and luqaimat. Each item is a journey through local taste and tradition.
Salads
- Arugula Salad: 34 AED
- Onion & Tomato Salad: 32 AED
- Mango & Arugula Salad: 38 AED
- Al Fanar restaurant & cafe Salad: 38 AED
Soups
- Lentil Soup: 25 AED
- Chicken Soup: 25 AED
Appetizers
- Vegetable Samosa: 30 AED
- Meat Samosa: 33 AED
- Bakora: 36 AED
- Fish Kofta: 54 AED
- Grilled Nagr: 52 AED
- Grilled Prawns: 58 AED
Seafood Platter
(Grilled fish, jashid, grilled prawns and grilled squid served over white rice.)
- Small (serves 2): 192 AED
- Large (serves 4): 368 AED
Fish Dishes
- Jashid: 72 AED
- Grilled Nagr: 82 AED
- Tandoori Fish: 86 AED
- Grilled Seabream: 82 AED
- Prawn Biryani: 78 AED
- Royal Fish Biryani: 76 AED
- Fried Prawns: 76 AED
- Fish Biryani: 76 AED
- Dry Calamari: 64 AED
Main Land Dishes
- Lamb Biryani: 74 AED
- Chicken Biryani: 65 AED
- Lamb Majboos: 74 AED
- Chicken Majboos: 65 AED
- Chicken Salona: 65 AED
- Meat Salona: 74 AED
- Thareed Chicken: 65 AED
- Thareed Meat: 74 AED
- Marqooqa Chicken: 65 AED
- Marqooqa Meat: 74 AED
- Dry Chicken: 62 AED
- Harees (Small): 46 AED
- Harees (Large): 68 AED
- Emirati Kebab: 76 AED
- Grilled Emirati Chicken: 66 AED
- Minced Kebab: 74 AED
- Mixed Grill (Small – single): 85 AED
- Mixed Grill (Large – for two): 160 AED
Side Dishes
- French Fries: 16 AED
- White Rice: 14 AED
- Biryani Rice: 14 AED
- Maqbous Rice: 14 AED
- Khobz Wagafi (Bread): 7 AED
- Yogurt & Cucumber: 10 AED
- Sautéed Vegetables: 18 AED
- Ghee: 6 AED
- Emirati Pickles (Achar): 9 AED
Desserts
- Lava Cake: 40 AED
- Basateet Cheesecake: 30 AED
- Farni: 25 AED
- Chocolate Brownie: 25 AED
- Date Pudding: 42 AED
- Luqaimat: 28 AED
- Arroot: 25 AED
- Date Aseedah: 30 AED
- Khabisa: 30 AED
- Basateet: 30 AED
- Vanilla Ice Cream: 20 AED
Smoothies
- Green Machine: 26 AED
- Strawberry Split: 26 AED
- Açaí Berry: 26 AED
- Tropi Colada: 26 AED
- Raspberry Mix: 26 AED
- Mango Paradise: 26 AED
- Caribbean: 26 AED
Fresh Juices
Orange, Mango, Pineapple, Talh, Lemon Mint, Pomegranate:
- Glass: 24 AED
- Pitcher: 68 AED
Cold Drinks
- Small Water: 8 AED
- Large Water: 16 AED
- Sparkling Water: 18 AED
- Soft Drinks: 14 AED
- Vimto: 14 AED
- Ayran: 18 AED
- Iced Latte: 19 AED
Hot Drinks
- Tea: 11 AED
- Ginger Tea: 12 AED
- Mint Tea: 12 AED
- Ginger Milk: 14 AED
- Karack: 14 AED
- Arabic Coffee: 20 AED
- Americano: 16 AED
- Espresso: 15 AED
- Double Espresso: 18 AED
- Flat White: 19 AED
- Long Black: 20 AED
- Latte: 20 AED
- Cappuccino: 19 AED
- Piccolo: 19 AED
- Cortado: 19 AED
- Turkish Coffee: 21 AED
- Extra Shot: 6 AED
Al Fanar restaurant & cafe Branches in Dubai
- Al Fanar restaurant & cafe – Dubai Festival City: Ground floor, Dubai Festival City Mall, near P.F. Chang’s, Canal Walk Get directions.
- Al Fanar restaurant & cafe – Al Seef: Al Seef Street, Al Hamriyah Get directions.
- Al Fanar restaurant & cafe – Al Barsha: Pond Park, Al Barsha 2 Get directions.
Contact Numbers Al Fanar restaurant & café Dubai
For reservations and inquiries, reach the branches below:
- Dubai Festival City: +971 4 232 9966
- Al Seef: +971 4 396 6669
- Al Barsha: +971 4 353 3733
Opening Hours
Al Fanar restaurant & cafe operates every day to serve guests. Typical hours run from 09:00 to 23:00, providing an ideal setting for family lunches and evening dinners across its Dubai venues.
Al Fanar restaurant & cafe Dubai is a reliable destination for anyone seeking true Emirati flavors presented in a warm, culturally rich environment. From classic majboos and harees to fresh seafood platters and familiar cafe-style drinks, the Al Fanar restaurant & café Dubai menu balances authenticity with accessibility a recommended stop for both newcomers and lovers of Emirati cuisine.
