L’Atlantis The Palm stands majestically onArabian Ocean and extends over 46 hectares hosting three swimming pools, 2 kilometers of beach and more 35 restaurants, lounges and bars, five of which are designed by famous chefs such as Nobu Matsuhisa and Gordon Ramsay, and two with Michelin stars, Ossiano and Hakkasan. Atlantis is also the Aquaventure Waterpark resort which in 2022 won the Guinness World Records title for the highest number of waterslides (105), officially becoming the largest water park in the world.
1544 rooms overlooking the Arabian Gulf, Aquaventure or The Palm, the artificial island in the shape of a palm tree among the craziest projects in Dubai, today home to luxury villas and hotels; shops, spas, tea rooms, a huge gym, gardens, the Imperial Club Lounge for those with an appetite at any time, beaches where it’s really difficult to get bored.
And then there is The Royala luxurious experiential resort with just as many amenities that are absolutely worth visiting (more prohibitive to stay overnight) because it seems to come from another planet: among the 50 best hotels in the world, it was created by the most important designers, architects and artists of the moment, challenging the boundaries of the imagination. You can swim among the clouds in open-air pools and here too enjoy an important food and wine offering with 17 different establishments, first and foremost the starred Hakkasan.
In short, what are the attractions absolutely not to be missed? Here are 10 with an important food & beverage component.
The chef Grégoire Berger he is the star of Dubai. The French talent works in a restaurant located in one of the largest aquariums in the world, in the Atlantis Palm, and has led Ossiano to be awarded multiple awards and become a must-see destination in Dubai. You will try its narrative and surprise cuisine while admiring the 65,000 marine animals. At the moment the “Escale” tasting menu has reached its third chapter and has 11 “waves” that pay homage to the edible ocean.
The restaurant of Nobu Matsuhisa, now known throughout the world, celebrates its fifteenth year in Dubai in a new iconic space within the crown of The Palm on the 22nd floor. A lounge and bar, a large terrace offering incredible views of Palm Island, a sushi-based menu prepared on sight by Japanese masters but also exquisite sweet and sour goose meat.
In The Palm it is possible to go scuba diving in the aquarium, snorkeling and walks in the submerged city of Poseidon. But you can also sleep underwater, just book one of the underwater suite with floor to ceiling views from the master bedroom directly onto The Ambassador Lagoon aquarium which creates the illusion of being under the sea. Three floors high and 165 square meters, the suite is intimate, elegant and unforgettable.
Founded in 2001 in London, Hakkasan has numerous restaurants around the world, where both the London restaurants and the Dubai outpost hold a Michelin star. Signature dish worth trying is the supreme dim sum, Kaffir har gau lime lobster, abalone and shui mai chicken with caviar, truffled Chilean sea bass, preserved mustard and Wagyu beef. Traditional Cantonese recipes meet contemporary techniques to offer innovative dishes and valid cocktails created by the talented Olga Sokolsky (at The Palm).
Large terrace on two levels overlooking the Dubai skyline, the Arabian Terrace is the ideal place to enjoy a cocktail at sunset and smoke a homemade shisha. The cocktails are the expression of a regionally inspired mixology in the hands of the talented bar manager George Mitry. There is no shortage of classic drinks always accompanied by Middle Eastern snacks and above all by DJ Magnetta’s console!
We move to the Atlantis The Royal to reach the majestic swimming pool Cloud 22. At 96 meters high and with 90 meters of length available, this phantasmagoric infinity pool is the place not to be missed to toast while looking at one of the most cutting-edge cities on the planet. In addition to the “normal” sunbed, you can book one of the 14 private cabins or opt for the two-story VVIP cabin with a private pool. Whether it’s during the day to eat a lobster or during the sunset to have fun with friends, you can’t miss a visit.
One of the best-known chefs in the world, Heston Blumenthal, opened his restaurant in Atlantis The Royal, entrusting the kitchen to the experienced Tom Allen who won the Michelin star. A relaxed and informal food and wine experience, the menu is a re-imagining of Britain’s sensorial past, with dishes bearing historical dates and dating back as far as the 14th century. Wine pairing in the hands of the cultured is highly recommended sommelier Arturo Scamardella.
Welcome to the Persian cuisine of Ariana Bundy, the famous Iranian-American (television) chef who wanted to reproduce a restaurant resembling her home in Kashan. A fresh and modern version of Iranian cuisine told through Persian classics interpreted with a pleasantly modern touch in terms of textures, ingredients and presentation. Try the typical Ghormeh Sabzi, Iran’s national dish, a five-herb lamb stew served with dried Shirazi limes. A pleasure.
Nobu by the Beach blends modern luxury and Japanese minimalist tradition in the pool and beach club concept with a DJ providing the seductive soundtrack throughout the day and Nobu signature dishes to nibble and eat in the comfort of your deckchair.
Located on the 23rd floor of The Royal, Ling Ling offers an intimate and exclusive bar and nightlife experience, letting guests spend from evening to early morning between the bright bar counter and the private club where you can dance. Open from Thursday to Saturday, and designed by the Parisian duo Gilles & Boissier, Ling Ling offers a vibrant aesthetic, playing with colours, luminous elements, sophisticated materials and natural elements; but above all it offers a studied and captivating drink list. Sip a cocktail sitting at the marble counter or on the comfortable pink sofas.
It’s time to get back to normal with that in mind moments of parallel life like this one they are nothing more than matches inevitably destined to wear out and go out. So be able to be satisfied and enjoy it, like true pleasure seekers.
Source: Vanity Fair
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