Just as Al Ain represents the garden city of the UAE, the fabulous Min Zaman restaurant portrays a fine-dining experience of Lebanese and Arabian cuisine second to none.

Simply put, it is marvelous in all regards.

You are poolside, in a freshly redesigned terrace, cradled in the embrace of the five-star Rotana in downtown Al Ain – but truly you feel like you are in a garden out of 1,001 Arabian Nights.

At the same time, there is fire!

Both in a large central grill; and at your table, if you feel cold in the fresh Al Ain breeze.

And there is always a private corner for you to select, just as you can rely on a silver star service by the professional hotel staff.

Even just a glass of water becomes a matter of sophistication in genuine hospitality.

But it is when the food arrives that you realize just how special Min Zaman treats its respected guests!

The menu is extensive, and you will certainly find your favorites.

The presentation is as expected for a first class restaurant, and the flavors are exceptional – the good folk in the Min Zaman kitchens have really outdone themselves!

The Lebanese starters are mythical in their delicious welcome at the table – the hummus is creamy and tasty, and the motabel flavorsome and garnished with little ruby jewels of pomegranite.

The fresh salads complement the puréed appetizers with flare, while freshly baked and finger-hot bread keeps being presented at the table.

And the hot mezzes are fantastic!

Just look at the crispiness of this gorgeous serving of falafel – cooked to perfection.

And the fire keeps dancing, and then the live music starts!

The combination of ambiance, delicious dishes, and personalized care of service morphs the evening into a lovely dream.

And then the grilled mains arrive, with scents of millennia of live-fire cooking, and fireworks of flavors!

A wine selection is available, as well as numerous creative non-alcoholic selections of juices and mocktails.

And although you wish the evening could go on forever, soon dessert and hot tea or coffee will come calling – and please do not refuse, even if only to taste!

The famous Lebanese ashta, but at a fine-dining level of preparation and garnish; and a hot melty chocolate muffin, just waiting for your spoon to open it for the molten lava of rich chocolate to run out!

All in all, for a memorable evening of fine Lebanese and Arabian food in Al Ain, there is no better place than the terrace at Min Zaman – on your next visit, or whenever you are feeling for a special dinner, or even a late night snack, coffee, or sheesha, Min Zaman is not to be missed.