‪mezlai‬

Specifically stopped by here to try the camel. The restaurant is located within Emirate Palace, which was a really beautiful place to look around. The palace reeked of opulence and extravagance which was very different from what I'm used to.

After getting to the restaurant with my booking, I was served doughnuts, dates and special coffee. The doughnuts were really amazing. I had the choice for inside or outdoor dining and opted to eat outside. The outdoor area had booths with very comfortable seats. After getting the menu I did feel like I was forgotten for a bit. Due to its location, it was hard to get anyone's attention without having to leave the table.

After getting to order, the item I wanted wasn't available so I ended with going with the other camel dish. I was also recommended the camel milk with dates.

The camel milk was interesting. It didn't have a strong milk flavour but that could have been due to the dates. It was kinda hard to drink though since the date pieces kept getting stuck in the straw.

I started with the veal harees, which was like a meat pate. The meat was spiced very delicately but the texture was a bit weird for me, almost gummy. It did go really well with the pita bread. The pita bread was delicious. I found the camel chop a bit dry. The vegetables that came with it were seasoned and cooked well.

I had the angel hair and kashta for dessert. There was a pistachio and honey parfait on one side and angel hair filled with cream and topped with chocolate on the other. Both items were nice.

The food was made well but it wasn't something that I would go for again, particularly due to the price. Service was really nice when they were there, but that could have been due to the time, as I arrived there quite late (2130). Overall it was an interesting experience.

What a better way to try emirati food for the first time other than here. The food is very tasty and authentic. We loved the jasheed (baby shark) dish. The madfoun lamb is to dye for. I highly recommend this place

This was my first Arabic fine dine experience and I must say the place and the food truly lived upto my expectations. The hotel Emirates Palace in itself is the epitome of luxury and decadence. And this restaurant a fist of its kind emirati dining space completely blew us away. The food was authentic and served with a lot of love and care. The preparation truly exemplified the ingredients used and the flavours were mild yet we couldn’t get enough. Must try includes their salads, freshly made flat breads, assorted mezze and desserts. Don’t forget to wind up with an Arabic cuppa.

We had a family lunch in Mezlai on a Saturday afternoon and reading the reviews here on zomato I haven't had expectations. We were sitting outside in the beautiful garden which was convenient to have a small walk around until the main course arrived. I loved everything that was served especially the harees and the chicken dishes. The fish came in a big pot of rather a runny sauce which was truly a shame because it was too much sauce almost like a soup.
Food quality was very good but I agree that the prices are too high. I wouldn't come back unless I'm invited.

The charm of going to Mezlai was tasting genuine Emirati cuisine, as though we live in the Emirates, we seldom get the chance to taste their homegrown cuisine. The ambience is beautiful and the service attentive. While during the day indoor seating is better, during the night outdoor seating in the tents provides beautiful views and ambience. The breads and the dips served gratis are lovely and I could have filled myself on these. We ordered the salad and Chicken wings Hamsat as starters. the Chicken wings vere flavorful and delicious however I was disappointed in the quantity of the salad at the price it was offered. The taste was also not exceptional. In the mains we tried Chicken with yogurt-delicious, the prawn and the chicken biryanis. the biryanis are probably the best I have tasted in Abu Dhabi. We tried the Shebab for dessert and were not disappointed. Mezlai does live upto its name and the quality of food cannot be faulted.