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Hut Cafe$
CAFE
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( 03-751 6526; Khalifa St; dishes Dh14-26; 8am-1am; )
Near Pizza Hut, this country-French-
style cafe appeals to a mostly local crowd with retro charm, friendly service, newspapers
and free wi-fi. A calm spot on busy Khalifa, it's popular for cooked breakfasts, cakes and
sandwiches.
Luce$$
ITALIAN
( 03-704 6000;
www.danathotels.com
;
Danat Al Ain Resort; mains Dh70-110; 6-11.30pm; )
One of the
best restaurants in town, this Italian charmer casts its net wide by dividing its menu into
'classic' and 'trendy' dishes, accounting for everything from pizza to
scaloppine
. The
three-course dinner with wine for Dh140 is a steal. On Saturday, the spacious, marble-
floored room turns into a jumping nightclub after the last fork's been put down.
Paco's$$
TEX-MEX
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( 03-768 6666; Khalid bin Sultan (147th) St, Hilton Al Ain; mains Dh35-95; noon-1am Sat-Wed, to 2am Thu
& Fri)
It's always fiesta time at this boozy Tex-Mex cantina where you can gobble up the
burritos, burgers or prime rib while following the latest ManU vs Chelsea match on the
big-screen. A live band jumps into action after 9.30pm Tuesday to Saturday.
Al Diwan Restaurant$$
INTERNATIONAL
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( 03-764 4445; Khalifa St; mains Dh30-70; 8am-2am)
Lebanese
shish tawooq
(marinated chick-
en grilled on skewers)
,
pizza margarita, Mexican steak, Iranian yoghurt chicken - this
big, bright eatery with floor-to-ceiling windows certainly covers all the bases. Judging by
what's on the plates of diners, though, the grilled meats are the main reason the place re-
tains its local-fave status.
Trader Vic's$$$
FRENCH POLYNESIAN
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( 03-754 5111;
www.rotana.com
; Zayed bin Sultan St, Al Ain Rotana Hotel; mains Dh60-120; 12.30-3.30pm &
7.30-11.30pm)
Sip exotic rum concoctions while taking in the trippy tiki decor and anticipat-
ing platters of crispy duck, jumbo prawns or sesame chicken. Many dishes are prepared in
a superhot Chinese oven in the centre of the restaurant. A live band gets your toes tapping
at dinnertime.
