A proper Sunday roast in Ras Al Khaimah is not really about the roast. The food matters, of course. Nobody is turning down crispy roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, and a generous helping of gravy.
But the appeal has always been bigger than what ends up on the plate. It is the long lunch that somehow turns into the afternoon. It is catching up with friends and family without looking at the clock every five minutes.
It is the sort of meal that encourages people to slow down for a few hours. Fortunately, there are still several places in Ras Al Khaimah where that tradition is alive and well.
The Bay Sports Bar
If somebody asked where to find the closest thing to a traditional British Sunday afternoon in Ras Al Khaimah, The Bay Sports Bar would probably be near the top of the list.
Located at Al Hamra Golf Club, it feels comfortable, familiar, and refreshingly uncomplicated. The atmosphere is relaxed, the portions are generous and Sunday lunch tends to attract plenty of regulars.
Nobody is trying to reinvent the Sunday roast here, which is exactly why it works. This is the sort of place where tables stay occupied long after the plates have been cleared and nobody seems particularly interested in leaving.
Need to Know
- Price: Check with the venue for the latest Sunday Roast pricing
- Booking: Recommended, especially during the cooler months
- Best for: Traditional pub-style Sunday lunches
RBG Bar, Radisson Resort Ras Al Khaimah Marjan Island
RBG Bar offers a very different Sunday roast experience.
Located on Al Marjan Island, it combines the tradition of a Sunday lunch with a setting that makes it easy to spend the rest of the afternoon nearby. It feels relaxed without being overly casual and works particularly well for visitors turning lunch into part of a day out.
The food is obviously the reason people book, but the atmosphere is what encourages them to stay longer than planned.
Need to Know
- Price: AED 99 per person, including one selected beverage
- Time: Sundays from 12pm until sold out
- Booking: Required
- Best for: Relaxed Sunday lunches on Al Marjan Island
Basilico, The Cove Rotana Resort
Basilico feels made for long lunches. Located within The Cove Rotana Resort, it offers a Sunday roast in one of the emirate’s most attractive settings. The surroundings are part of the experience, but the pace is what stands out most.
Nobody seems to be in a hurry here. It is the sort of place where a two-hour lunch feels completely normal and ordering dessert feels less like a decision and more like the obvious next step.
Need to Know
- Price: AED 99 per person, including dessert
- Time: Sundays from 12 pm to 6 pm
- Booking: Recommended
- Best for: Long, leisurely Sunday lunches
ShaSha, InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab
ShaSha offers one of the more contemporary takes on the Sunday roast tradition.
Located at InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa, it manages to feel special without becoming formal. That balance is one of the reasons it has become a popular choice for Sunday lunch.
Some venues feel too casual for an occasion. Others can feel overly formal for a relaxed afternoon. ShaSha sits comfortably in the middle, making it an easy choice for everything from family lunches to catching up with friends.
Need to Know
- Price: AED 95 per person
- Time: Sundays from 1pm to 4pm
- Booking: Recommended
- Best for: A more polished Sunday lunch experience
More Than Just a Meal
Part of the appeal of a Sunday roast has never been the food alone. It is the extra serving of roast potatoes nobody planned to order. It is stretching lunch well into the afternoon. It is the simple pleasure of sitting around a table with nowhere else to be for a few hours.
Whether the preference is a traditional pub-style roast, a resort lunch, or something a little more polished, Ras Al Khaimah has enough options to keep the tradition alive.
The hardest part is deciding where to spend Sunday afternoon.
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