Located inside the Saadiyat Beach Club, this place has a relaxing and chill vibe to it, which we loved. Haven't tried their food yet, as it is on the pricier side, but have tried few of their desserts. The Valrhona Fondant which was like a molten chocolate souffle with vanilla creme anglaise and hazelnut gelato was amazing in taste and we also liked the double chocolate brownie. Also tried their berry smoothie which I absolutely loved.
My husband and I were invited to an iftar at Safina the other day. Yes they also do iftar there! It was a shame that there were not many guests present as they have a huge buffet and loads of food. I have been to quite a few iftars and I think this one was quite good. The quality of the food is pretty high up there and I really enjoy the international menu too. As expected there are loads of Arabic dishes. The lamb ouzi was made well and the lamb was super tender. I also really loved their lamb chops. They have lots of grills - chicken, lamb, fish. On top of that I also had anfulll plate of pasta that was made to order. It was delicious! Other highlights was also the smoked salmon and cheese stations. It was a bit difficult to find cheese platters at other iftars.
I have to say though the desserts were not very good, especially the hot ones as the heating bowls had over cooked them. The kunafa stuck to the bottom of the heating bowl so i could not enjoy that. The umali was not good at all and it was too liquidly.
On the other hand, I enjoyed the dinner because this is the only place where the fruits here are literally perfect. The watermelon slices each had same consistent pink color and all were so sweet!
Beautiful club overlooking the sea and beautiful restaurant with classy decor. The place gives a holiday, beachey laid back vibe, perfect for a brunch or sitting on the deck watching the sun go down. They have the freshest of ingredients and an amazing wine collection. Loved the Greek salad and breads teamed with a sparkling wine. Can’t wait to visit again.
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