UPDATE JANUARY 2013 We visited for lunch and the Farm is still Fabulous ! We had an authentic selection of Thai food in the garden on a table for 8 people. One of my best lunches of 2013, but NOW YOU HAVE TO BOOK BEFORE HAND ! Up to at least a week in advance for lunch, otherwise you’ll have a wasted journey. Monica
Lunch at the Farm was as far removed from Farm Like as you can imagine, think Zen/Buddhist garden complete with water features, wooden horse made from twisted twigs and cool white fabrics with speakers discretely disguised as friendly rocks.
The farm is as far as I know the only eaterie in the uber lush Al Barari but the restaurant is not exclusively for residents (yet) so lunch with the family on Friday was a welcome break from GCSE revision, and for once not too far from us in the Arabian Ranches.
Do expect high quality, fresh ingredients well put together served in elegant, modern surroundings, my soup was hearty and wholesome and the kids meal of chicken tenders and chips was thankfully miles away from some frozen imitation, the sweet potato chips were good. Accompanying bread baskets were again fresh, herby and with the soup provided a filling meal. Alas the pasta portions were tiny, despite ordering extras of tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, anchovies and garlic (pic and mix pasta) with his spaghetti my husband could have eaten twice his portion with ease and in fact the meagreness of the pasta portions has come up with a few diners to date. The salads though were faultless, fresh ingredients, well put together, with lovely dressings, we had a Thai inspired prawn and vegetable salad as well as a red grapefruit and green leaves salad.
While the pasta portions may have been small, the pudding portions were sensible and in the case of our chocolate brownie slice, I would say huge ! Deliciously thick chocolate style brownie mousse enough for two or three people! (But maybe we got this as we complained about the pasta portion)
Try it for lunch while the weather still permits us to sit outside and tell me what you thought of it. How did you find the experience of ordering your meal via an IPad ! (the restaurant has 50 of them!) And lastly do like and share on Facebook if you liked this post, thanks Monica.
The Farm is the only restaurant at Al Barari so far, it serves a changing menu based on locally grown (often organic) ingredients. It’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 7.30 am to 11pm daily. You will need to order via an I Pad.
It’s located just off the Emirates Road on the opposite side to Arabian Ranches, just follow the signs to Al Barari and then drive in for a couple of minutes till you see signs for the Farm, children seemed welcome, at least in the daytime. There is no alcohol licence as yet.
The number is 04 392 5660
Hi Maya,
it’s just off the Emirates Road, so on the opposite side to Arabian Ranches but much further up towards the Al Ain exit, go into Al Barari and then simply keep going straight. Do let them know you heard about them from DOINDUBAI.com and thanks for liking and sharing doindubai on facebook, Monica.
where is it exactly located?
Hi there, sadly I don’t own any restaurants, I simply write honest, intelligent reviews for people to decide whether they would like to visit the restaurants themselves, most reviews have a need to know section on them which should tell you some contact details including a phone number, if you do visit do leave us another comment to tell us about your experience and remember to add your email id to the subscribe box so you then automatically receive the free emails about new places once a week.
PS Dubai is a small place, just wondering if a member of your family is an amazing physiotherapist?
Regards Monica (torn ligaments last year due to tennis injury)
Hi.
I just heard about the place from a colleuge of mine who visited your place yesterday.We are about 15 members including 4 kids , who would like to visit the resturant on Friday for a brunch.
Can you please advise me on the menu and if kids are welcome.
Thanks Parul, glad you enjoyed it, too hot to sit outside now but I noticed some people braved the heat with the help of the high tech fans !
Monica.
After a merry go round we finally made it to the Farm. The outdoor setting is beautiful!
Would like to try their lunch dishes next time. Loved choosing from the IPad!
Thanks for the comment Sarah, I’m glad you enjoyed the Farm and agreed it was far from Farm Like ! I hope there was room on the comments note to say you heard about the Farm from http://www.DoinDubai.com !
Thanks Monica.
Just got back from The Farm . What a strange name for the place . It’s lovely but not like any farm I’ve ever been to!
Loved the ipad , setting , menu etc . The food was great . All enjoyed . I think the bill should come on an ipad and also the comments note . Service good and in a great location for us in Ranches . Thanks for the blog , Sarah
I’m sure you’d like it Sabrina, let me know after you’ve been ! Thanks for the comment, Monica.
Thank you for sharing this Monica! I am looking forward to trying this restaurant someday soon. seems like the kind of place that I’d like…calm and serves freshly grown veg & I see they serve my fab coffee too! 🙂
Lovely post Monica – so thanks for telling us about another Dubai gem.
Great post Monica – so thanks for telling us about another gem in Dubai.
You’ll love it, do let me know how you found ordering via the IPad ! Thanks Monica
I agree, the food is good and it has a very relaxing atmosphere, thanks for commenting, Monica.
It’s very nice actaully, one day i have been there, it’s so amazing to have lunch there. the food is very nice and fresh.
Looks nice, shall try it out soon!