Jalabar Ras Al Khaimah: Poolside & Beach Bar Guide

Located at Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort, Jalabar is a relaxed poolside bar and restaurant serving refreshing drinks, cocktails, comfort food and light bites throughout the day. With cabana seating by the pool, sunset sessions and shisha after dark, it is an easy-going spot for guests looking to slow down between swims or enjoy drinks as the afternoon winds down.

Set within the mangrove-fringed surroundings of Mina Al Arab, Jalabar offers a casual alternative to the resort's more formal restaurants and works particularly well for poolside lunches, afternoon cocktails and relaxed sunset drinks.

Jalabar at a Glance

• Venue: Poolside bar and restaurant

• Resort: Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort

• Menu: Drinks, cocktails, comfort food, snacks and light bites

• Best for: Poolside refreshments, casual lunches, sunset drinks and shisha

• Highlights: Poolside cabanas, cocktails, sunset sessions, happy hour and shisha

• Opening hours: Daily, 10 AM–8 PM

For more places to unwind around the emirate, explore our bars and lounges guide.

Poolside Dining at Jalabar

Jalabar is designed around relaxed days by the pool. Guests can settle into a poolside cabana and order drinks and food without moving far from the water. The menu focuses on comfort food, snacks and light bites suited to casual daytime dining.

Cocktails and refreshing drinks form a key part of the experience, making Jalabar particularly convenient for resort guests spending the day between the beach and pool.

Food and Drinks

The Jalabar menu keeps things casual, with comfort food and light bites designed for easy poolside dining. Drinks range from refreshing daytime options to cocktails suited to a slower afternoon by the water.

Rather than a full sit-down restaurant experience, Jalabar is best approached as a relaxed pool bar in Ras Al Khaimah where guests can stop for a snack, casual meal or drinks throughout the day.

For more dining options nearby, browse our where to eat in Ras Al Khaimah guide.

Sunset Sessions, Happy Hour and Shisha

Late afternoon brings a different atmosphere to Jalabar. Anantara promotes sunset sessions and happy hour, followed by shisha as evening approaches.

Current happy-hour times and inclusions are not published separately, so guests planning their visit around a promotion can confirm the day's details when making a reservation.

For a dedicated sunset drinks promotion at the resort, Beach House currently offers its Golden Hour daily from 4 PM to 7 PM, with 50% off selected drinks and cocktails.

Jalabar Opening Hours

Jalabar is open:

Daily: 10 AM–8 PM

The daytime-to-evening schedule makes it suited to everything from a mid-morning pool break to sunset drinks.

The Setting

Jalabar sits beside the pool within Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort, a five-star beachfront resort surrounded by the waters and natural mangroves of Mina Al Arab.

Poolside cabanas create a laid-back setting for drinks and casual dining, while the wider resort offers access to the beach, pools and waterfront surroundings for staying guests.

Its atmosphere is more relaxed than the resort's speciality restaurants, making Jalabar a useful option when you want something casual without leaving the pool area.

Location and Contact Details

Jalabar is located inside Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort in Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah.

Resort: Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
Address: Al Huwailat Street, Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Telephone: +971 7 204 2222
Email: rasalkhaimah@anantara.com

The resort is approximately 30 minutes from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and 45 minutes from Dubai International Airport.

For advice on getting around the emirate, see our Ras Al Khaimah travel tips and car rental and taxi guide.

Who Is Jalabar Best For?

Jalabar is particularly suited to:

• Resort guests spending the day around the pool

• Couples looking for relaxed afternoon or sunset drinks

• Groups of friends wanting cocktails and casual bites

• Guests looking for shisha in an informal resort setting

• Families wanting convenient food and refreshments near the pool

Its casual format makes it an easy stop during a resort day rather than a restaurant that requires planning an entire evening around it.

Other Dining at Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah

Guests looking for a more substantial meal can choose from several other restaurants at the resort.

Sea Breeze serves international cuisine, including breakfast, à la carte lunch and evening dining.

Beach House focuses on Mediterranean food by the Arabian Gulf and currently hosts Brunchella on Saturdays.

Mekong specialises in Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine and serves dinner along with a Sunday brunch.

Together with Jalabar, these venues give guests a mix of casual poolside dining, international food and speciality restaurants without leaving the resort.

Explore Mina Al Arab and Ras Al Khaimah

Jalabar can easily form part of a wider day around Mina Al Arab, whether you are relaxing at the resort or exploring Ras Al Khaimah's quieter coastal areas.

For more time by the water, browse our beaches and islands in Ras Al Khaimah guide. For evening ideas, explore our nightlife and entertainment in Ras Al Khaimah roundup.

With its poolside cabanas, casual food, cocktails, sunset sessions and shisha, Jalabar at Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort is a relaxed choice for drinks and light dining in Mina Al Arab.