Golden Sheep Grill Restaurant
A long-running grill restaurant on Khalifa Street in central Al Ain, known for charcoal-grilled mixed platters and arayes.
Located on Khalifa Street in central Al Ain. One source says it has been grilling here since 1980. Its signature is the charcoal-grilled mixed platter, with lamb skewers, chicken skewers and lamb ribs. It also serves arayes, mutabbal (eggplant dip), lamb rice and chickpea hummus topped with minced meat and pine nuts, and it often comes with salad, lentil soup and bread. It has over 2,000 Google reviews and a Tripadvisor rating of 4.4. Reviewers find the prices reasonable, though the decor looks a bit dated and service is not always attentive. Some sources say there are other branches in Al Ain, so make sure to choose the Khalifa Street location.
Opening hours
Daily about 9:00 to 1:00 (next day); please confirm
Nearby sights
- Al Ain Oasis
- Al Ain Palace Museum
- Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Mosque
- Al Jahili Fort
- Al Ain National Museum
- Al Murabba Fort
- Qasr Al Muwaiji
- Al Qattara Oasis & Arts Centre