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( 06-569 3344;
www.sadaffood.com
; Al-Mareija St; mains Dh40-80; lunch & dinner)
The Sharjah
branch of this popular mini-chain enjoys cult status among locals for its excellent authent-
ic Iranian cuisine. The spicy, moist kebabs are particularly good and the
zereshk polo meat
(rice with red barberries and chicken or meat) is another star pick. There are plenty of oth-
er dining optiona on this street.
Casa Samak$$$
SEAFOOD
( 06-522 9999; Corniche Rd, Coral Beach Resort; mains Dh80-115; noon-4pm & 7-11pm)
The Gulf views
impress as much as the food at this beachfront fish-and-seafood shrine that's always
packed to the gills thanks to dock-fresh ingredients and flawlessly crafted plates. For non-
pescaterians there's now a barbecue buffet as well.
Shopping
Central Souq
MARKET
(Blue Souq; near Al Ittihad Sq, east Khalid Lagoon; 9am-1.30pm & 4.30-10.30 Sat-Thu, 4-11pm Fri)
The beau-
tiful Central Souq occupies two structures designed in an appealing, if flashy, Arabic
style. The ground floor has mostly modern jewellery, watches and designer clothing,
while the little stores upstairs sell pashminas, rugs and curios from such far-flung places
as Afghanistan and Rajasthan. If possible, visit in the evenings - only tourists shop here
during the day.
Mega Mall
MALL
(
www.megamall.ae
;
10am-11pm Sat-Thu, 2-11pm Fri)
With 150 shops it's small by Dubai standards
but comes with a multiplex cinema and an indoor theme park complete with roller coaster
and haunted house. The supermarket is open 24 hours.
Information
06-516 8902;
www.alzahra.com
; Al Zahra Sq, Al-Ghuair)
Central clinic with 24/7
Al Zahra Hospital
(
ER.
Central Post Office
(
06-572 2219; Government Sq, Al Soor;
8am-8pm Sat-Thu, 4-8pm Fri)
