The Village Restaurant

The Village is the all-day dining restaurant at the Al Hamra Village Golf & Beach Resort, covering breakfast, lunch and dinner for guests on half-board and all-inclusive packages. The main dining room is functional rather than atmospheric - bright overhead lighting and canteen-style lines during busy mornings - with an outdoor area beside the pool that offers a more enjoyable seat when weather allows. The format is international buffet, with themed evenings (Friday barbecue nights are the most-anticipated) and an à la carte option for guests preferring a lighter meal. Food quality is mixed and depends heavily on timing: morning offerings can feel repetitive during long stays, dinner is more variable, and when the kitchen is on form the lamb chops and burgers get singled out repeatedly. Beverage pricing sits above the resort norm; drinks packages are worth asking about on arrival. Service is the consistent strength. Friendly, patient and visibly attentive, the front-of-house team - including a supervisor regulars name by first name - keeps things warm even when the kitchen output fluctuates. It's worth being realistic about expectations: this is a practical, feed-the-resort restaurant rather than a signature dinner destination. For a quick breakfast or a casual pool-side lunch it works; for a standout meal, the neighbourhood has more interesting options within a short walk.