The Complete Guide to Atlantis The Royal Restaurants
The luxurious Palm Jumeirah Hotel has an incredible culinary credentials…
Atlantis The Royal may be the most beautiful place to stay in the world. In addition to offering many things for hotel guests, the resort has added a number of new restaurants to Dubai’s dining scene.
Here’s our ultimate guide to all the restaurants at Atlantis The Royal.
Ariana’s Persian Kitchen
Inspired by generations of family cooking, Persian delights mark the menu at Ariana’s Persian Kitchen, the debut restaurant of celebrity chef Ariana Bundy. This elegant dining room is designed like a grand Persian home, where warm and genuine hospitality is the basis of the service style. The show has a feminine feel with powder pinks and rose golds accented by royal blues and sparkling chandeliers. Fruits, nuts and floral aromas are the backbone of the menu, intertwining textures, spices and flavours.
Ariana’s Persian Kitchen, Royal Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah, daily 12:00 to 15:00, 18:00 to 23:00. @arianaspersiankitchen
Heston’s Dinner
Announced in 2018, the long-awaited Heston Dinner at Atlantis The Royal is now open. The third-largest restaurant in the world also has a dedicated bar called Heston Resonance, two outdoor terraces and a private dining room. Like its counterparts in London and Melbourne, the menu offers contemporary dishes inspired by historical gastronomic recipes dating back to the 1300s. One of the restaurant’s signature dishes is the Meat Fruit, which looks like a tangerine but is actually made from chicken liver parfait.
Heston, Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah Dinner, 6pm to 11pm daily. @dinnerbyhbdubai
Jaleo by Jose Andres
Another celebrity chef service at Atlantis The Royal comes from Chef Jose Andres, who is set to open his popular Jaleo concept at Atlantis The Royal. Alongside impressive service from celebrity chef restaurants, the shared menu features a range of inventive and traditional Spanish dishes, offering a range of signature tapas, delicious paellas and a strong focus on Spanish cheeses.
Jaleo Jose Andres, Royal Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah, weekdays 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM . @jaleodubai
Sea
Guests can now enjoy Peruvian cuisine famous chef Gaston Acurio Atlantis Royal at Sea. Known for using fresh ingredients and traditional Peruvian techniques, Gaston Acurio has more than 45 restaurants worldwide. The menu features traditional Peruvian seafood dishes, including Acurio’s signature Peruvian ceviche, as well as popular Peruvian street foods such as chicken thigh, veal heart, and octopus in potato cream. The restaurant’s new design was inspired by the Fisherman’s Wharf with an outdoor terrace overlooking the Palm Jumeirah.
La Mar, Mezzanine Level, Atlantis The Royal, Dubai. Daily from 18:00 to 23:00. @lamardubai
Ling Ling
Ling Ling Asian Restaurant is the sister restaurant of the famous Michelin Star Hakkasan, which you can find in Atlantis, The Palm. The new venue is located on the 22nd and 23rd floors of the hotel, overlooking the resort’s 90m sky pool. For those looking for both dinner and after-party fun, head to the restaurant for dinner, then head to the lounge for drinks and dancing until the wee hours on weekends.
Ling Ling Dubai, Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah, Restaurant 6pm to 1am daily, Lounge 6pm to 3am Thursday to Saturday. @linglingdubai
Milos
Fresh seafood, simple ingredients and stunning garden views will transport diners to the Greek sea in Milos. At the helm of the new Greek Mediterranean restaurant Milos is Chef Kostas Spiliadis, who offers his acclaimed vision of high-end Hellenic cuisine, wine and hospitality. The seafood market is the centerpiece of Milos restaurants, showcasing the freshest fish from around the Mediterranean. From freshly caught fish and Greek wild oysters to ceviche and tzatziki, everything is served in its pure form with the freshest flavoring ingredients. Must-try dishes include the Milos special, paper-thin, crispy roasted zucchini and eggplant slices over house-made tzatziki and Greek saganaki cheese.
Milos, Atlantis Royal, Palm Jumeirah, daily from 12:00 to 16:00, 18:00 to 23:00. Tel:(0)4 462 555. @milosdubai
Cloud 22
As part of the stunning culinary and leisure offerings at the newly opened Atlantis The Royal Hotel, guests can enjoy spectacular views of Palm Jumeirah from the new Cloud 22 rooftop pool. There are luxurious air-conditioned cabins with swimming pools and even day beds. on the water. A swim-up bar, live music and an exquisite menu for poolside grazing complete the five-star offering. It is currently only available to in-house guests, so registration is required to gain access.
Cloud 22, Royal Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah, 9am to sunset daily. @atlantistheroyal
Nobu on the beach
Nobu on the beach
As part of its impressive ultra-luxury offering, Atlantis The Royal is home to the world’s first Nobu Beach Club. Nobu on the Beach combines modern luxury with a Japanese minimalist aesthetic and comes with spectacular views of the Isle of Palms. The Beach Club is split between a sun-lounger-lined lagoon pool and Beach Club, and the exclusive Nobu restaurant with a spacious outdoor bar and terrace. Designed to look and feel like a modern Japanese beach house, each space blends into the next, from the indoor dining room to the expansive ocean-facing terrace and cocktail bar. On the menu, you can expect Nobu’s Japanese-Peruvian favorites, with a beachy update for lounge diners. Sunbeds are priced at Dhs250 on weekdays and Dhs300 on weekends for entry only.
Nobu on the Beach, Royal Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah 9am to 7pm Pool, 11.30am to 7pm Restaurant. @nobubythebeach
Resonance of Heston Blumenthal
This adults-only bar is an extension of Heston’s restaurant diner. Decorated like the restaurant in shades of royal blue, crisp gray and shimmering gold, it is equipped with a jellyfish tank for an extra injection of wow factor. Here you’ll find low tables and stools lining the bar, making it the perfect spot for an aperitif or late-night tipple before or after dining in one of the hotel’s many restaurants. Expect innovative, cleverly crafted cocktails served with a dash of dram.
Heston Blumenthal, Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah, Sun to Thu 6pm to 1am, Fri 6pm to 2am Resonance. @resonancebyhb
Sea views
Beautifully located on the shores of Atlantis, The Royal is a breezy sunset spot with seascapes and an ocean theme. While guests overlook the beach and palm fronds, this sweet spot is quiet and carefree, offering plenty of drinks. It is currently only open to in-house guests.
Sea Views, Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah, 12:00pm to 9:00pm daily. atlantis.com/atlantis-the-royal
Food market
Gastronomy
All-day dining restaurant Atlantis gets a well-deserved makeover at The Royal’s Gastronomy. Designed to look and feel like a refined food market, guests can enjoy fresh, flavorful cuisine from around the world served at buffets and live cooking stations. It is open for breakfast and dinner
Malibu 90265
This American diner is a taste of the West Coast with a cool California sports bar feel, a classic outdoor kitchen, and a menu that includes everything from fully loaded burgers to super-sized milkshakes.
Malibu 90265, Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah, daily from 12:00 to 22:30. atlantis.com
Royal Tea House
Atlantis The Royal’s decadent spin on the lobby lounge is a nod to sophisticated all-day dining with contemporary interiors, triple-height ceilings and gold and silver accents. The menu is a fine selection of afternoon snacks, from snacks to afternoon tea, created in collaboration with pastry chef Christophe Devoille.
Royal Tearoom, Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah, 8am to 12pm daily. atlantis.com
Little Venice Cake Company
The brainchild of London-based Mitch Turner, known as the Queen of Couture Cakes, Little Venice Cake Company creates an array of cakes for all types of celebrations. From multi-tiered custom cakes to afternoon tea scones and chocolate cupcakes, this is a cake couturier where only the best make.
The Little Venice Cake Company, Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah, daily 10am to 8pm. atlantis.com