Al Khaima

On balmy nights there are few places more tranquil than Al Khaima's linen-draped terrace tables. Classic mezze such as baba ganoush (smoked aubergine dip), kibbeh (cracked wheat croquettes) and hummus are orchestrated into culinary symphonies and thus are the perfect overture for platters of kebabs prepared al fresco on a sizzling charcoal grill. Wind down the evening languidly puffing on a shisha.