Al Meshwar Restaurant

Al Meshwar is a Fujairah institution, occupying a landmark building on the main road with a fake-ruin facade that makes it impossible to miss. The dining room spreads across multiple floors, with a shisha and sheesha lounge on the ground level and non-smoking, family-friendly seating above. The scale of the place means groups and large families are comfortably accommodated, and the decor leans into an Arabian Nights aesthetic that some find theatrical and others quietly tongue-in-cheek. The kitchen cooks a wide Lebanese and Arabic menu with confidence. Puffed flatbread arrives warm, the hummus is fresh, and mixed grills, grilled shrimp, lamb chops and salads form the core of most orders. Fresh fruit juices and Moroccan tea round out a generous meal, and portions are large enough that over-ordering is easy. Falafel receives divided opinions; the grills and mezze are on firmer ground. Prices sit above the Fujairah average and service pace varies with how full the house is - expect slight delays during busy evenings, though the floor team is generally friendly and responsive. For visitors looking for a proper sit-down Arabic meal in the city, Al Meshwar remains the default first choice, with dinner the livelier and more atmospheric sitting.