Ali Baba Restaurant

Ali Baba Restaurant is an Egyptian grill restaurant in Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, in Egypt's South Sinai Governorate. It serves the straightforward charcoal-grilled meat dishes that form the backbone of Egyptian restaurant cooking, aimed at visitors who want local flavours without travelling to the Old Market. The name draws on the Arabian Nights, a familiar theme for restaurants catering to international guests.

Mixed grill is the listed specialty, typically a platter of kebab, kofta and chicken served with rice, grilled vegetables, salad and bread. Kebab, made from cubed lamb or beef, and kofta, spiced minced meat on skewers, are the central dishes. Molokhia, a green leafy stew with garlic and coriander usually served with rice and chicken, offers a classic home-style Egyptian alternative, and the table is rounded out with Egyptian salads, tahini, baba ghanoush and fresh bread. Prices fall in the mid-range ($$) bracket for Naama Bay, and a shared grill is good value for groups.

The dining room is casual and family-oriented, with straightforward tables, quick service and moderate noise. There is no dress code beyond ordinary resort clothing. The restaurant is open daily from about 12:00 until midnight. Alcohol availability varies by venue, so diners who want a drink should check; tea, juices and soft drinks are standard.

Walk-in service is the norm and reservations are rarely required, though groups may want to call ahead during peak dinner hours in high season from October to April. The restaurant's Naama Bay location is within walking distance of many hotels, and visitors often pair a meal here with a stroll along the promenade afterwards.