Waves Beach Restaurant

Beachfront Dining at Al Aqah

Waves Beach Restaurant sits beside the sand at Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa, on Dibba Road at Al Aqah Beach in the United Arab Emirates. This is the resort's seafood and grill restaurant, with a coastal setting rather than an indoor buffet format. The official venue description emphasises outdoor dining close to the water.

Waves should not be confused with Sharkeys, the property's separate beach bar, or with the resort's all-day dining restaurant. Naming Waves when contacting the hotel helps distinguish a restaurant table from a drinks booking or a general meal-plan enquiry.

Seafood, Grills and Private Dining

Rotana identifies seafood and grilled dishes as the core offering. The resort's published presentation describes an a la carte dinner menu and a catch-of-the-day option, together with sea, garden and pool views. It also mentions beach cabanas for smaller gatherings. The available fish and individual dishes should be checked against the current menu rather than assumed from older promotional material.

A separate private beachfront dinner experience is advertised through Waves, with a candlelit setup and personalised menus. This requires its own arrangement with the dining team; it is not an automatic feature of every restaurant reservation.

Planning the Visit

The current restaurant page labels Waves as open for dinner, even though its introductory wording also mentions lunch. Confirm the intended service directly before travelling for a daytime meal. The restaurant contact email is fb.fujairah@rotana.com.

Rotana states that its dining outlets provide vegetarian and gluten-free options and can discuss allergens with guests. It also describes wheelchair-accessible dining outlets. Explain any specific access or dietary requirement when reserving, particularly if requesting a table directly on the sand or a private beach setup.

World Culinary Awards recognition

Waves Beach Restaurant is the 2026 winner in Fujairah's Best Hotel Restaurant 2026. These category awards are distinct from Michelin stars or an inspection-based numerical restaurant score.

The published voting rules distinguish public voters from verified industry voters, whose votes carry twice the weight. The award identifies a category winner rather than supplying a tasting score for every restaurant.

Sources and planning

• Rotana: Waves Beach Restaurant
• Fujairah Rotana official property presentation, hosted by Kompas Tour