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    Open-air beachside dining in a gazebo with the Arabian Gulf on one side and the Presidential Palace on the other, which is not a view most restaurants can claim. Sand & Koal is a wood-fire grill restaurant leaning into steaks, surf-and-turf, and seafood platters built for sharing. The smoked chocolate mousse is the kind of finish that makes ordering dessert feel mandatory. Come at sunset, order a drink first, and let the scenery do the heavy lifting.

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    • Reef and beef

      “Take your pick of mouthwatering steaks, ‘Reef and Beef’ – their version of a surf and turf – or seafood platters if you plan to share.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Smoked chocolate mousse

      “Finish off with a smoked chocolate mousse or fig tart.”

      Michelin Guide
    • Fig tart

      “Finish off with a smoked chocolate mousse or fig tart.”

      Michelin Guide

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