Ajman eats well, and it does it without the Dubai price tag. The emirate’s calling card is seafood, landed fresh at the local market and cooked simply along the Corniche, but you will also find smart waterfront dining, generous Arabic grills and proper hotel restaurants. Here is where to point yourself, whatever the budget.
The Corniche seafood scene
The Ajman Corniche is the soul of the local dining scene, a strip of waterfront restaurants where the seafood is fresh and the sea views come free. These are the names that consistently come up, with details to help you book the right table for the night you have in mind. For the wider lay of the land, our Ajman Corniche guide sets the scene.
Seascape
A reliable Corniche favourite for grilled hammour, lobster, butterfly shrimp and seafood biryani, with the catch sourced daily from Ajman’s own fish market. Buffets cover both lunch and dinner, which makes it a strong choice when you want plenty without the overthinking.
Venue details
Location: Ground floor, Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche, Ajman.
Map: Open in Google Maps
Phone: +971 6 701 4444 (hotel reservations)
Hours: Daily 12:30pm to 2am (lunch buffet 12:30pm to 3:30pm, dinner buffet from 7pm).
Menu: View on Wyndham Garden Ajman
Website: wyndhamgardenajman.com
Themar Al Bahar
A long standing Corniche seafood spot that blends Middle Eastern and coastal flavours, with Gulf views to match. Expect generous fatteh casseroles, grilled prawns and a flagship Themar Al Bahar mixed plate, all at prices that stay friendly even when you order well.
Venue details
Location: Ajman Corniche, Ajman (additional outlet at Al Rumailah).
Map: Open in Google Maps
Phone: +971 50 431 3470
Hours: Daily 12pm to 3am.
Menu: themaralbahar.com/menu
Website: themaralbahar.com
Zanzi Bar
Set just a few steps from the sand at Ajman Hotel, ZanziBar is the easy answer when you want an alfresco seafront table and a cold drink without much fuss. Light bites, grills and a steady sea breeze, with the Corniche right there.
Venue details
Location: Ajman Hotel, Ajman Corniche, Ajman.
Map: Open in Google Maps
Phone: +971 6 714 5582 (Ajman Hotel reservations)
Menu: View on Ajman Hotel
Website: hotelajman.com
Cafe Naseem
The Ajman Hotel’s all day, indoor and outdoor cafe is the spot for a long, buffet led meal with a beach view. It is broad in scope (think breakfasts, themed dinner nights and Friday brunches) and family friendly without being formal.
Venue details
Location: Ajman Hotel, Ajman Corniche, Ajman.
Map: Open in Google Maps
Phone: +971 6 714 5582 (Ajman Hotel reservations)
Menu: View on Zomato
Website: hotelajman.com
Sultan Saray
Sultan Saray is the Corniche’s go to for proper Turkish cooking: freshly baked breads, mezze, kebabs and a hot and cold mixed grill that is built for sharing. Casual, generous and a welcome change of pace from the seafood and Arabic spots either side of it.
Venue details
Location: Ajman Corniche, Ajman.
Map: Open in Google Maps
WOW-Ajman Expert Tip: Book a Corniche table for around sunset. You get the sea breeze, the golden light and the best of the evening atmosphere before the dinner rush fills up the terraces.
Budget bites and local grills
Some of the most satisfying meals in Ajman are the cheapest. For honest, no frills seafood and Arabic grills, these are the spots where the fish is fresh, the portions are generous and the bill will make Dubai regulars do a double take.
Sardina Seafood
Casual, sociable and built around fresh fish at low prices, Sardina has earned its place in the local rotation. Pick from the ice display, choose your style of cooking and settle in. Outdoor seating is a plus on cooler evenings.
Venue details
Location: 32 Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Road, Al Rashidiya 1, Ajman.
Map: Open in Google Maps
Phone: +971 54 360 4970
Hours: Daily 11am to midnight.
Menu: View on Zomato
Al Durrah Fish Cooking
A no frills neighbourhood fish house where the formula is simple: pick the fish, choose the cooking style, eat well, pay little. Big portions, fresh produce and a steady local crowd are the giveaways.
Venue details
Location: 7, 63 Street, Al Rashidiya 3, Ajman.
Map: Open in Google Maps
Phone: +971 50 517 4145
Hotel restaurants
If you are after a buffet, a licensed venue or a proper Friday brunch, the beach resorts deliver. Each runs a spread of restaurants and lounges, many with direct sea views, and pairs naturally with a beach day from our guide to the best beaches and outdoor spots in Ajman.
Fairmont Ajman
The Fairmont runs six dining venues across the resort. Spectrum is the multi cuisine open kitchen and brunch headquarters, Gioia handles Italian and the wood fired pizza, and there is also a Turkish family style restaurant alongside lounges and the beachside bar.
Venue details
Location: Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street, Ajman Corniche, Ajman.
Map: Open in Google Maps
Phone: +971 6 701 5757
Restaurants: Spectrum (all day, brunch), Gioia (Italian), Turkish family restaurant, Kiyi (lounge), beachside bar.
Dining page: fairmont.com dining
Website: fairmont.com
Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort
The Saray runs six dining concepts of its own. Mejhana is the Arabic centrepiece, Vista is the international buffet, Bab Al Bahr handles salads, sandwiches and grilled seafood, Safi is steak and pan Asian, Escape is the cocktail spot and Al Shorfa pours the coffee.
Venue details
Location: Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street, Ajman.
Map: Open in Google Maps
Phone: +971 6 714 2222
Restaurants: Mejhana (Arabic), Vista (international buffet), Bab Al Bahr (seafood and salads), Safi (steak and pan Asian), Escape (cocktails), Al Shorfa (cafe).
Dining page: marriott.com dining
Website: marriott.com
Bahi Ajman Palace
An alcohol free five star resort on the Corniche, with a clutch of dining venues that swing from Arabian and Mediterranean to a long running sushi restaurant. Big breakfast buffets and direct beach access do the rest.
Venue details
Location: Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Street, Ajman Corniche, Ajman.
Map: Open in Google Maps
Phone: +971 6 701 8888
Restaurants: Dragon’s Place (sushi), Arabian and Mediterranean all day venues, breakfast buffet. Alcohol free.
Dining page: hmhhotelgroup.com dining
Website: hmhhotelgroup.com
Eat like a local: the fish market
For the most authentic experience of all, visit the Ajman fish market in the morning, pick your catch and have one of the nearby stalls clean and grill it for you. It is fresh, cheap and about as close to the source as dining gets.
Venue details
Location: Ajman fish market, central Ajman near the Corniche.
Map: Open in Google Maps
Entry: Free and open to the public.
Best time: Early morning, when the day’s catch arrives and the cleaning and grilling stalls are at their busiest.
WOW-Ajman Expert Tip: Many of the best local seafood spots are casual and unlicensed. If you want a glass of wine with dinner, choose a hotel restaurant instead.
Planning a full day out? Slot lunch or dinner into our guide to the best things to do in Ajman, and check the latest dining deals in our roundup of the best offers in Ajman.
Frequently asked questions
Seafood, above all. Fresh Gulf fish such as hammour, plus prawns and lobster, grilled simply and served along the Corniche, is the local speciality.
The Ajman Corniche has the highest concentration of good seafood restaurants with sea views. Al Zorah is the pick for smarter dining, and the hotel resorts cover brunches and licensed venues.
Generally yes. Comparable seafood and casual meals are noticeably cheaper in Ajman than in equivalent Dubai venues, which is a big part of its appeal.
Alcohol is served at licensed hotel restaurants and bars. Most standalone local seafood spots are unlicensed, so choose a resort venue if you want a drink with your meal.
Last updated May 2026. Restaurants and timings can change, so it is worth a quick check before you go.
