Al Ayaam Restaurant & Grilling

Al Ayaam sits on the main drag of Umm Al Quwain, close to the Al Zarooni building, running a straightforward Lebanese kitchen that has built a loyal following among residents of the emirate. The interior has been recently refreshed, the dining hall is clean and well-lit, and the team handles both sit-down service and a brisk takeaway and delivery trade. The menu covers the core mezze of hummus, moutabel, fattoush and lentil soup, and runs a wider grill programme that includes shish taouk, kafta, kebabs and a signature one-metre kebab designed for sharing. Mahshi makes an appearance when available, and the daily specials are where the kitchen tends to put its best work. Prices are comfortably affordable, home delivery is quick, and portions are sized to share. Service is generally polite though the front-of-house team can run uneven, and ordering in Arabic is sometimes smoother than ordering in English. For Lebanese staples served at a fair price within the city centre, Al Ayaam remains one of the better everyday options in Umm Al Quwain.