Indulge in Al Ain's Flavors: A 7-Day Foodie Itinerary

1. Day 1: Breakfast at O' Cacti
   10 minutes (3.5 km) from Al Ain Palace Museum

   Start your day with mouth-watering breakfast burritos and pancakes at O' Cacti, a chill Mexican joint. Don't forget their amazing coffee and juices!

2. Day 2: Lunch at Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe
   8 minutes (3.1 km) from Al Ain Oasis

   Dine at Al Fanar's urban oasis, for an Emirati culinary experience that includes grilled seafood and meat kebabs, aromatic biryanis, and desserts.

3. Day 3: Dinner at Zest Restaurant
   5 minutes (2.4 km) from Al Ain Zoo

   Experience dinner under the stars combining cuisines from around the world at the luxurious Zest Restaurant in the five-star Al Ain Rotana Hotel.

4. Day 4: Coffee at Cafe 1904
   15 minutes (5.6 km) from Jebel Hafeet

   Relax with a hot or cold beverage, sandwiches, and pastries at Cafe 1904, a quaint space situated at the foot of the Jebel Hafeet mountains.

5. Day 5: Brunch at Urban Kitchen
   10 minutes (2.7 km) from Al Ain National Museum

   Enjoy an international buffet accompanied by live cooking stations and a Friday seaonsal farmer's market at the chic Urban Kitchen, part of the Aloft Al Ain Hotel.

6. Day 6: Dine at Trader Vic's
   15 minutes (6 km) from Wadi Adventure

   Take a break from the norm at this exotic Polynesian-themed restaurant, featuring a Tiki bar, Pan Asian cuisine, and unique cocktails to sample.

7. Day 7: Buy spices at Al Khazna Market
   8 minutes (3.3 km) from Al Ain Oasis

   Visit this marketplace and leave with regional spices, herbs, and teas that will add flavors to your dishes from across the UAE and beyond.

Time and Costs Estimates

• O' Cacti (1 hour, AED 60)
• Al Fanar Restaurant & Cafe (1.5 hours, AED 120)
• Zest Restaurant (2 hours, AED 400)
• Cafe 1904 (1 hour, AED 50)
• Urban Kitchen (2.5 hours, AED 150)
• Trader Vic's (2 hours, AED 200)
• Al Khazna Market (1 hour, AED 50)

Total Estimated Costs: AED 1030

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit more Emirati restaurants on Day 2 or explore the dates at Bateen Dates farm instead of Al Khazna Market on Day 7. For even more culinary adventure, walk through local markets, where local food is prepared fresh, mixed and blended according to your preferences. If you're short on time, combine Day 4 with a visit to the Green Mubazzarah hot springs or make Day 7 a closing-day as it is a pleasant way to complete the visit.