Sadaf Restaurant Fujairah

Sadaf is the Fujairah branch of the long-running UAE Iranian chain, and it delivers the cuisine's hallmarks in a generous, family-friendly setting a short walk from the Hilton Fujairah. The dining room is dressed in Persian textiles and ornamented without restraint - a theatrical look that suits the cooking rather than competing with it. Tables are set for a full meal rather than a quick bite, with complimentary soup, salad and yoghurt dip accompanying most mains. The kitchen's strength is its grill. Kebabs - beef, chicken and especially the minced meat koobideh - arrive juicy and properly charred, served over steamed saffron rice cooked the way Iranian kitchens prefer it: long-grained, buttery, distinctly not pilaf. Seafood grills, including a reliable grilled hamour fillet and whole pomfret, are the order for fish eaters, and daily specials offer solid value on the lunch menu. Prices sit slightly above the Fujairah city average but track fairly with the portion sizes and ingredient quality. Service is friendly and quick on weekday nights; it can stretch during weekend family rushes, so book for Friday and Saturday dinner sittings. For an unfussy Iranian meal with dependable execution and a proper sit-down feel, Sadaf is the city's go-to.