Restaurants

An evening at Hong Loong is not only a delectable dining experience, but also a cultural journey through Chinese traditions, in a beautiful and understated setting with service that is second to none. Take your pick from traditional recipes cooked in clay pots alongside the usual dim sum, soups, fish and seafood, meat and poultry, tofu and vegetables, rice and noodles, and thought-provoking desserts. Telephone +971 [0] 4 455 6677 Email H6541@sofitel.com

Enjoy Pizza And Pasta At Ronda Locatelli TV celebrity chef Giorgio Locatelli’s Italian eatery at Atlantis, The Palm blends the charm of the Italian countryside with modern touches inspired by Dubai. The restaurant has outdoor and indoor seating, with the latter boasting warm, dim lighting and textured, rustic-style walls. The menu has the feel of a homely family-run pizzeria, with familiar dishes including Napoli Pizza and Ravioli di Pollo for mains and Tiramisu for dessert.

Fine Dining at Lalezar Perched on the edge of the gardens and waterways on the periphery of Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, this extravagant restaurant is a true testament to the beauty of the Palm Jumeirah and its hotels and restaurants. Dine al fresco with a view from the terrace at this magical Turkish restaurant or choose to sit indoors beneath elaborate ceilings and dim, romantic lighting.

Discover Versatility At Kaleidoscope In a city like Dubai, where a multitude of communities and cultures come together to share memories of their homeland, Kaleidoscope gives you the opportunity to visit the world through food. Located in the Atlantis, The Palm on Palm Jumeirah, the restaurant is popular for its action-packed buffet atmosphere, with live cooking stations and alternating themed nights that serve Arabic, Indian, Mediterranean and other various international culinary specialties. It’s the perfect venue for meeting friends.

Stretching across the Palm’s Crescent foreshore, and with the iconic seashell-pink Atlantis, The Palm looming in the background, the Royal Pool strikes a balance between a family-friendly destination and a relaxing spot for the unaccompanied grown-ups. The oversized five-star pool is perfect for a dip, with or without younger family members. Or take the kids down to the private beach, the nearby jungle gym or the lawn badminton court to totally tire them out before dinner. We recommend the signature grilled tiger prawns. +971 4 426 2626

Head to romantic restaurant Ossiano, housed in Atlantis, The Palm, to watch 65,000 marine creatures glide past your table as you tuck into your meal. You’ll be served Catalan-inspired seafood dishes, courtesy of famed Spanish chef Santi Santamaria. Enjoy incredible food beneath glistening chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling views of the Ambassador Lagoon aquarium, amid a formal but romantic setting. Telephone +971 [0] 4 426 2626 Email restaurantreservations@atlantisthepalm.com

YUAN, an award-winning Chinese restaurant at the Atlantis, is known to match the traditional and modern, time-stamped traditions with contemporary twists. Bring in Chinese New Year with the Yum Cha Brunch, named after the Chinese tradition of drinking tea in the mid-morning with dim sum. You’ll get to sample a world-class selection of dim sum, salads, Chinese noodles, rice and an array of traditional Chinese desserts and teas. Make sure you sample the yellow mustard har gau shrimp dumplings and the sweet and sour chicken. +971 4 426 2626

Indulge in Asian cuisine at Asia Republic Asia Republic offers a diverse menu to please both meat lovers and vegetarians. If you like Asian food, there’s a mouth-watering choice of dishes from dim sums to satay, roast duck and stir fried noodles. With a focus on sharing dishes, the fun and vibrant restaurant is a great place to meet up with friends for a meal. Watch the chefs as they prepare your food in the open kitchen.

Should your taste buds crave hearty Australian food, Bushman’s Restaurant & Grill at the Anantara Hotel will certainly deliver. The restaurant decor reflects Australia’s rustic outdoors, while the menu serves fresh seafood and prime cuts of meat, including sirloin of kangaroo. The food is prepared at the Parilla Grill and charcoal ovens, with dishes paired with Australian beverages. Allow the Salt Guru to recommend the perfect salt variety to complement your meal. Telephone +971 [0] 4 567 8312 Email bushmans.dubai@anantara.com