India Palace Restaurant - Al Ain, Abu Dhabi | Best Indian Restaurant Since 1997 benefits from a historic or character-rich backdrop in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, which gives the meal a clearer sense of occasion before the food arrives. Readers should look for spice, layering and regional depth, because that is where a restaurant of this type earns its reputation. The best reason to book is flavor, texture and a point of view rooted in cuisine rather than decor alone: a clear use case is more valuable here than another vague promise of quality.