Al Barr Restaurant (Golden Tulip Khasab)
The buffet restaurant at Golden Tulip Khasab. Best value for a sit-down seafood dinner in Khasab. Fresh catch, live cooking, 15 OMR per person.
Price
15 OMR per person (about 145 AED) for the buffet
Hours
19:00 to 22:30, every day
Location
Ground floor of Golden Tulip Khasab, south end of the corniche
About Al Barr Restaurant (Golden Tulip Khasab)
Al Barr is the buffet restaurant at Golden Tulip Khasab, and it is the most popular sit-down dinner in Khasab. The buffet changes daily but always includes three or four fresh fish (kingfish, tuna, pomfret, hammour), a shawarma station, a salad bar, an Omani rice section, and a dessert bar. The price is 15 OMR per person (about 145 AED), which is the best value for a sit-down seafood dinner in Khasab.
The restaurant is air-conditioned, the seating is comfortable, and the service is consistent with a 4-star hotel. The buffet is open from 19:00 to 22:30, and the restaurant fills up by 20:00 in winter. The live cooking station is the highlight — the chef will cook the fish of your choice to your specification, and the Omani rice is the best in Khasab.
We recommend Al Barr for the first dinner in Khasab, when you want a guaranteed good meal without having to choose from a menu. The buffet is also the easiest option for kids — there is something for everyone, and the chef will accommodate any dietary need.
Signature dish
Live cooking station, fresh catch of the day, Omani rice
Best for
First dinner in Khasab, families with kids, anyone who wants a guaranteed good meal without a menu
✅ Do
- ✓Book in advance in winter (the restaurant fills up by 20:00)
- ✓Ask the chef to cook the fish of your choice to your specification
- ✓Try the Omani rice section — it is the best in Khasab
- ✓Save room for the dessert bar — the Omani halwa is homemade
❌ Don't
- ✗Do not bring outside food or drinks
- ✗Do not smoke inside the restaurant (smoking is allowed on the terrace)
- ✗Do not photograph the kitchen without asking the chef
Operator tip
Go on a Tuesday or Wednesday. The buffet is less crowded than the weekend, the chef is more relaxed, and the catch is fresher (the boats land on Monday and Tuesday).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Al Barr in advance?
In winter, yes — the restaurant fills up by 20:00. In summer, no — the restaurant is quiet. You can book on WhatsApp through Golden Tulip Khasab, or through us when you book a tour package.
Is the buffet halal?
Yes. All meat is halal. The fish is from the local fishing boats of Khasab. The chef can accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets with one day's notice.
Can I order from the menu instead of the buffet?
Yes. The a-la-carte menu has the same dishes as the buffet, but at a higher price. The buffet is the best value.