La Med

La Med is the Mediterranean speciality restaurant at Rixos Al Mairid, part of the resort's à la carte rotation within the all-inclusive programme. The dining room is styled with Mediterranean accents - whitewashed textures, natural wood, a softly-lit bar counter at the back - and sits a step down in formality from the hotel's Italian room, which makes it a natural pick for a relaxed second speciality dinner during a multi-night stay. The menu draws broadly across the Mediterranean. Starters lean toward the shareable end - a three-cheese-filled potato appetiser and rucola salads come up repeatedly - followed by a mains section that mixes pastas, Angus burgers, grilled steaks and catch of the day. Portion sizes are notably generous; diners regularly leave food on the plate. Desserts are the weaker section, though pannacotta and the seasonal fruit plates do enough to close the meal properly. Service is the consistent strength. Named waitstaff recognise return guests across their stays, pacing is unhurried without feeling slow, and the kitchen fulfils special requests - including for the resort's Australian wine pairings - with confidence. Book early in the stay via the 9am reservation window, request the terrace seating if the weather allows, and lean into the sharing-style starters to see the kitchen at its most relaxed.