Al Shams Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in Sir Bani Yas

Al shams restaurant at Anantara desert islands resort and spa on Sir Baniyas island is an Arabic themed restaurant.

We had our lunch and dinner at Al shams on the Christmas eve in 2021.

The restaurant is located on the beachfront along the poolside.

Al Shams has both indoor and outdoor sitting area with a glass kitchen. The outdoor sitting is on the pool side facing the sea. There is also a poolside bar serving alcohol and shisha. It is so pleasant to sit outdoors in the winter with cold wind blowing and gas burners keeping you warm.

The staff is very professional and courteous who make you comfortable to settle in. Shaheer was so helpful that he went out of the way to arrange Indian vegetarian food upon our request although not listed on the restaurant menu. Special thanks to Chef and Shaheer.

In lunch we ordered zatar, olive and cheese manakeesh, grilled sea bass, french fries and virgin pina colada. In the dinner we had aloo gobi, dal, paratha and rice as a goodwill gesture by the Chef and Shaheer. The quality of  food was extremely delicious and made from natural and fresh ingredients.

On both occasions we opted to sit outdoors and were delighted to share our lunch with the birds who came so close that one of the yellow vented bulbul even dared to sit in our plate.

A stroll on the beach outside the restaurant was blissful. I went back to my childhood days collecting shells in the sand.

Al Shams is so relaxing and rejuvenating that you can spend hours with your family...

We order grilled prawns, mix grill, shish tawooq, cold mezzeh and kunafeh, alongvwith juices and pina colada just to be honest I need to comment on the meat taste bad, cheese of kunafa was rotten and pina colada not good, price high and chef was angry when we returned kunafeh to him they suppose to apologise and exchange it. Price unbelievable for neither the quality or the quantity of the food. If this Lebanese Restaurant hire a Lebanese to manage it to taste Mediterranean. Thr person Who took the order was good and cashier (temporary manager) good because at the end he give us drink free, but cookers are under question, and higher...

We had a lovely dining experience at Al Shams Restaurant. The food was tasty, fresh, and full of flavor. The restaurant overlooks the pool, and the outdoor views are simply beautiful—perfect for a relaxed meal.

Although our order was delayed by almost an hour, the service really made up for it. Special thanks to Pooja, who took excellent care of us throughout and ensured we were comfortable. Her attentiveness turned what could have been a negative into a pleasant experience.

Overall, the food was delicious, the atmosphere relaxing, and the service warm. A great spot to enjoy a meal during your stay at Anantara Desert...