"Gonu sits right on Al Aqah sand with Dibba Bay oysters and grilled Mahi Mahi over the Indian Ocean — book it for an anniversary by the water."
About Gonu Bar & Grill
Gonu Bar & Grill is the seafood-and-grill table at Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, set directly on the sand on Fujairah's Al Aqah coast with open views to the Indian Ocean and the Hajar mountains behind. It is the long-standing favourite of the East Coast resort strip and a regular among Fujairah's highest-rated restaurants.
The format is relaxed but polished: an all-white open-air room, a daily seafood counter and a grill, built for sunset rather than ceremony. For other tables on the coast, compare Murjan and Diwan at Al Bahar.
The Kitchen
The kitchen works the daily catch and the grill. The signatures are Dibba Bay oysters — farmed just up the coast at Dibba — a daily seafood platter, and a fillet of Mahi Mahi from the morning landings; a properly seasoned beef tartare anchors the non-seafood side. Steaks and the raw counter round out a menu that changes with what the boats bring in.
Because the produce leads, the platters and the catch of the day are the safest order. Cocktails are a genuine strength here, which suits the beachfront setting.
The Room
Tables sit on the sand and on a low deck a few metres from the waterline, all white timber and lanterns once the sun drops. The resort also sets private dinners directly on the beach — a selected menu with a glass of sparkling and butler service — which is what tips the room toward a celebration.
Best for an anniversary
Gonu is built for an anniversary or a quiet first date by the water — the sound of the surf, a seafood platter and a sunset do most of the work. It also handles a relaxed birthday dinner well.
Not for
Not for a fast, low-cost meal or a rainy day — this is an open-air beachfront table whose whole appeal is the sand, the sunset and an unhurried seafood dinner.
Frequently Asked
Where is Gonu Bar & Grill?
Gonu is on the beach at Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort on Fujairah's Al Aqah coast, about a 90-minute drive from Dubai.
What is Gonu known for?
Beachfront seafood and grills — Dibba Bay oysters, a daily seafood platter, grilled Mahi Mahi and steaks, plus a strong cocktail list, served right on the sand.
How expensive is Gonu Bar & Grill?
It sits in the $$$ range — a relaxed but resort-priced seafood dinner; platters and the catch of the day are the headline spend.
Can you have dinner on the beach at Gonu?
Yes. The resort sets private tables directly on the sand with a selected menu, sparkling wine and butler service, popular for anniversaries and proposals.
Do you need a reservation at Gonu?
Booking is advised, especially at weekends and at sunset when the beachfront tables go first.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Gonu Bar & Grill
Reservations via Le Meridien Al Aqah; request a sand-side table at sunset.
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Practical Information
AddressLe Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, Al Aqah, Fujairah
NeighbourhoodAl Aqah beach, Dibba coast
CuisineSeafood & International Grill
Price$$$ · seafood platters the headline spend
Dress CodeSmart resort casual
SeatingOpen-air; beachside deck + sand tables
ReservationAdvised, especially at weekends
