Sharjah , August 10 , 2026 :
The destination restaurant at Al Faya Retreat combines premium meats, open-fire cooking and a desert setting away from the city
SHARJAH: A new destination dining experience is taking shape in Sharjah’s desert, where Mavia Restaurant at Al Faya Retreat brings premium steaks, open-fire cooking and a relaxed setting together.
Located within the Sharjah Collection, the restaurant offers diners an alternative to conventional city steakhouses, with its desert surroundings forming an important part of the experience.
At the centre of Mavia’s menu is a selection of premium meats. Signature options include a 400-gram Black Angus Rib Eye, known for its rich marbling, and a 400-gram Wagyu Striploin. For those looking to share, the restaurant offers a 600-gram T-Bone, while Wagyu Skewers provide another take on open-fire grilling.
The menu, however, extends beyond steaks. Slow-cooked and grilled dishes include Lamb Shank Tajine, Adana Kebab and Shish Tawook, alongside a selection of seafood.
The restaurant’s approach focuses on allowing the main ingredients to take centre stage, with accompanying flavours designed to complement rather than overpower the meat.
Dining in the desert
Mavia’s location at Al Faya Retreat is a key part of the dining experience. The journey from the city gradually gives way to open desert landscapes, creating a setting that is markedly different from Sharjah’s urban dining venues.
The restaurant caters to both lunch and dinner, offering visitors the opportunity to combine a meal with the wider experience of Al Faya’s desert environment.
Beyond its main courses, Mavia’s menu includes appetisers, seasonal salads and a selection of desserts. Signature sweet dishes include Pavlova Berries, Burnt Cheesecake and Panna Cotta.
Handcrafted mocktails, speciality coffees and other beverages are also available.
A destination beyond the city
Restaurants located in distinctive natural settings are increasingly becoming part of the UAE’s wider dining and tourism landscape. Mavia follows this trend by placing the restaurant experience alongside Sharjah’s desert environment.
Its location within the Sharjah Collection also connects the dining experience with the emirate’s broader focus on nature, culture and destination tourism.
For visitors looking to explore Sharjah beyond its city centre, Mavia offers a combination of premium meats, fire-led cooking and desert surroundings — making the journey to Al Faya part of the overall dining experience.
