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Al Fanar

Grab a seat in the outdoor majlis for a trip back in time to 1960s Dubai, complete with vintage decorations and blue pickup truck. Must try: robyan mashwi (grilled tiger shrimps and rice).

Venetian Village, Khor Al Maqta, Abu Dhabi, daily noon to 11pm. Tel: (02) 4481144. Taxi: Venetian Village. alfanarrestaurant.com

Yadoo’s House

Translated as grandmother’s house, this quaint café serves traditional Emirati food with a South Asian kick. Must try: chicken margooga (meat, veg, gravy and bread).

Al Nasr Tower 2, Embassies District, Abu Dhabi, daily 10am to 10pm. Tel: (02) 4411311. Taxi: behind Shakespeare And Co on Muroor Street. yadooshouse.com