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Cove Rotana Resort$$$
RESORT
( 07-206 6000;
www.rotana.com
; Al Hamra Rd, off Hwy E11; r from Dh950; )
About 8km south
of central RAK, this rambling full-service resort resembles a higgledy-piggledy Arab vil-
lage wrapped around a lagoon and borders 600m of magnificent white sandy beach. Avoid
the 'classic room' category if you want a watery view.
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah
Resort & Spa$$$
RESORT
( 07-228 8844;
www.3hilton.com
; Al Maareedh St; r from Dh1150; )
With 475 large and luxe
rooms, 1.5km of private beach and six pools along with 13 restaurants and plenty of sports
activities, this resort is like a town unto itself. Highlights include unwinding in the
hammam and romantic sunset drinks in the Dhow Beach Bar.
Eating
Cafe La Luna$
ITALIAN
( 07-243 4600;
www.laluna.ae
; Al Hamra Yacht Club & Marina, Jazirat Al Hamra; mains Dh25-50; 9am-11pm
Sat-Wed, to midnight Thu-Fri)
Snag an outside table and enjoy your pizza and pasta with a view
of the bobbing yachts of Al Hamra Marina. This upbeat nosh spot also serves excellent
coffees and a small breakfast selection (croissants, omelettes). The access road is off Hwy
E11, opposite Majan Printing.
Al Sahari$
MIDDLE EASTERN
( 07-233 3966; Sheikh Mohammad bin Salem St; sandwiches Dh2-10, mains Dh20-45; noon-midnight)
Locals are fond of this tidy dining room with blue walls, linen table cloths and copious
mezze, kebabs, fried fish and shrimp and fresh juices. Women and families sit on the left,
men on the right. The attached cafeteria serves Arabic breakfast and sandwiches.
Pure Veg Restaurant$
INDIAN
( 07-227 3266; Al Muntasir Rd/120th St, opp Al Manama Hypermarket; mains Dh8-17; 7.30am-2pm & 5pm-
midnight; )
Meat is a no-no at this clean and convivial eatery whose extensive menu
hopscotches around India, featuring delicious dosas, tasty tandooris and fragrant curries.
Pesto Restaurant$$
ITALIAN
