Meaning 'old door lock', Mezlai delivers a rare chance to enjoy traditional Emirati cuisine in an upmarket and airy Bedouin-tent-inspired atmosphere. The food is prepared from organic and locally sourced ingredients with favourites including medfoun (shoulder of lamb, cooked underground, wrapped in a banana leaf) and slow-cooked camel delicately flavoured with rose water and served with raisins and cashews.

Besides the mixed mezze (obviously!), the rocca salad with lobster and wild oregano makes for a satisfying starter.


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