Atlantis Dubai, which has firmly established itself as one of the most recognised dining destinations in the world, will be hosting its fifth edition of its immensely popular Culinary Month from 15th October to 29th November. This year will be the first time that Culinary Month is hosted across two iconic resorts, Atlantis, The Palm and Atlanits The Royal, which collectively house more award-winning restaurants than anywhere else in the world.
Throughout the month, Atlantis Dubai is inviting guests to meet, learn, and dine with some of the most prolific chefs in the region, as well as multi-award-winning celebrity chefs including Gastón Acurio, José Andrés, and Ariana Bundy. During the first week of Culinary Month, both residents and tourists alike will be able to experience Atlantis Dubai’s restaurants at a fraction of the price during Atlantis Restaurant Week, including Nobu Dubai, Hakkasan Dubai, Dinner By Heston Blumenthal, Ling Ling and more.
Atlantis Restaurant Week
15th October – 21st October
6:00pm to 11:00pm daily
AED 150, AED 350 or AED 550 per person for a set menu
To make a reservation, call +971 442 62626 or visit www.atlantis.com/dubai/whats-on/culinary-month
From 15th to 21st October, Culinary Month will kick off with Atlantis Restaurant Week, which will allow diners to savour specially curated set menus at a fraction of the price from 14 of Atlantis Dubai’s renowned restaurants. For just 150 AED per person, guests can indulge in a delectable two-course menu at Jaleo by José Andrés, which is home to authentic Spanish cuisine. Those visiting Nobu by the Beach will be presented with a six-course menu showcasing Japanese-Peruvian cuisine with a twist for 350 AED, while seafood enthusiasts can relish in La Mar by Gastón Acurio’s set menu for 550 AED, which features authentic and diverse flavours of Peruvian gastronomy. Home to one of the finest Greek Mediterranean restaurants in the world, estiatorio Milos by acclaimed chef Costas Spiliadis, Atlanits The Royal visitors are welcome to enjoy a specially set menu while gazing over the iconic Skybalze fountain. Meanwhile, one Michelin-star restaurant, Dinner By Heston Blumenthal will showcase a three-course menu featuring some of the restaurant’s most iconic dishes inspired by the tastes and flavours of Britain through various centuries including its Meat Fruit (c.1500) and the Tipsy Cake (c.1858). Additionally, Dubai’s newest entertainment and lifestyle destination, Ling Ling, is sure to be a hit with its exquisite contemporary Asian cuisine inspired by izakaya, where food accompanies drinks and Malibu 90265 will offer all American favourites.
Visitors to the iconic Atlantis, The Palm, will be able to enjoy a two-course set menu for 150 AED at Ayamna, which showcases the authentic flavours of Lebanon, indulge in a quintessentially British two-course menu at Gordon Ramsay’s much-loved Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, or opt for a set menu that celebrates the flavours of South America at En Fuego. Guests can also choose to dine for less at Seafire Steakhouse, which will be offering mouth-watering Dibba Bay Oysters and Dry Aged Angus Striploin (250 grams) for 350 AED. Those looking for Far East flavours should make their way to Hakkasan Dubai, where they will tempted by an enticing eight-course signature menu for 550 AED, including stir-fried black pepper rib-eye beef. The acclaimed Nobu Dubai will also be taking part in Atlantis Restaurant Week and will present a six-course menu that is not to be missed.
- 150 AED –Jaleo by José Andrés, Malibu 90265, Ayamna and Bread Street Kitchen & Bar and En Fuego
- 350 AED – Nobu by the Beach (both lunch & dinner) and Seafire Steakhouse
- 550 AED – La Mar by Gastón Acurio, Dinner By Heston Blumenthal, Ling Ling, estiatorio Milos (both lunch & dinner), Hakkasan Dubai and Nobu Dubai
A Dinner to Remember
Last Supper in Pompeii at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
Wednesday 1st November – Thursday 30th November
6pm – 11:00pm
AED1,250 per person
To make a reservation, call +971 04-462444 or visit www.atlantis.com/dubai/whats-on/culinary-month
Heston Blumenthal OBE has created a unique interpretation of the ‘Last Supper in Pompeii’. Using the carbonised and organic remains of food unearthed by archaeologists Taste History, the ‘Last Supper in Pompeii’ menu, is inspired by the rich food culture of this ancient town and how food played an integral part in daily life.
Launching on 1st November at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Atlantis The Royal, the special menu will give guests a taste of history, from the ancient Roman town immortalised by the ash of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. Dishes will include authentic Pompeiian bread made with heritage spelt flour and grano arsso, burnt wheat flour from Puglia, and a modern take on libum, a dessert based on baked fresh cheese curds.
Meet a Celebrity Chef
Ariana Bundy’s Saffron Harvest Menu
Wednesday 1st November – Wednesday 8th November
12:00pm – 3:00pm and 6:00pm – 11:00pm
AED 295 per person
To make a reservation, call +971 04-462500 or visit www.atlantis.com/dubai/whats-on/culinary-month
Indulge in the culinary artistry of Ariana’s Persian Kitchen, led by the acclaimed chef and cookbook author, Ariana Bundy. This Culinary Month special will see guests experience an exquisite homage to Iran’s prized ingredient, saffron, as the Michelin-awarded restaurant unveils an exclusive menu. Harvested meticulously from saffron flowers each year in early November, it takes 167 flowers to yield just one gram, making this spice incredibly precious. Ariana’s Persian Kitchen will not only showcase the essence of Iranian cuisine but elevate it with a revolutionary menu, captivating décor, and unparalleled Persian hospitality. Visitors will be able to explore a world of flavours as saffron will take centre stage in a variety of delectable dishes.
A Masterclass with José Andrés
Monday 27th November
3pm – 5:00pm
AED 1,500 per person
To make a reservation, call +971 04-462800 or visit www.atlantis.com/dubai/whats-on/culinary-month
Guests can join the award-winning chef José Andrés for an immersive masterclass, where he will teach the art of crafting authentic paella and the most iconic Spanish tapas. At the heart of the popular restaurant at Atlantis The Royal are live cooking stations, where the most well-known traditional Spanish dish paella is prepared live in front of guests. The area also features a grill section, where traditional Spanish meats and Mediterranean fish are cut and prepared in an authentic way. For the first time ever at his venue at Atlantis, diners can discover the secrets behind the cuisine and savour the rich flavours of Spain in a hands-on cooking class led by the ultimate celebrity master chef.
Culinary Month Collaborations
November will see a host of highly anticipated four-hands dinners across Atlantis Dubai, where guests will have the opportunity to witness the incredible synergy that arises when two exceptional chefs combine their skills and culinary visions to craft a unique and innovative menu.
Gastón Acurio x Dabiz Muñoz at La Mar by Gastón Acurio at Atlantis The Royal
Friday 3rd November – Saturday 4th November
7:00pm – 11:00pm
AED 990 per person
To make a reservation, call +971 04-462900 or visit www.atlantis.com/dubai/whats-on/culinary-month
In an incredibly exciting collaboration between legendary chefs, Gastón Acurio and Dabiz Muñoz, guests are set to be captivated by an exclusive four-hands dinner at La Mar in Atlantis The Royal on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th November.
Gastón Acurio, acclaimed chef who has been celebrated for elevating Peruvian cuisine to international acclaim, will delve into the rich history of cebiche and the evolution of Peruvian gastronomy. Meanwhile, Dabiz Muñoz, the creative genius behind the three-Michelin-star restaurant DiverXO, which is ranked No. 3 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, will present his unique interpretation of Latin American flavours.
Each evening, guests will be invited to experience the immersive storytelling of the intricate menu meticulously crafted by the celebrity duo. Diners can look forward to dishes, including black grouper, sea urchin, and classic leche de tigre, to tako octopus, wagyu striploin Nikkei, king crab chaufa, and pickled wagyu salad. With a deep friendship tied together through their culinary passions, Gastón and Dabiz will present a one-of-a-kind gastronomic affair to remember.
Christophe Devoille x Paul Occhipinti at The Royal Tearoom at Atlantis The Royal
Saturday 4th November – Sunday 5th November
2:00pm – 5:00pm
AED 590 for two people
To make a reservation, call +971 442 62626 or visit www.atlantis.com/dubai/whats-on/culinary-month
Guests will be able to delve into the world of pure indulgence at The Royal Tearoom, where they will be able to savour the exquisite flavours of the South of France. In an exceptional collaboration, Paul Occhipinti, a Meilleur Ouvrier de France award winner, and Christophe Devoille of Atlantis The Royal, will present an afternoon tea experience like no other.
Taken in the ultra-luxury resort’s pristine main lobby, amidst its glittering Droplets sculpture and vast aquariums, the sophisticated, ultra-luxury afternoon tea experience will feature a decadent selection of savoury delicacies and pastries, handcrafted by the talented pastry chefs. Guests can look forward to tempting their taste buds with a mouth-watering mushroom duxelle tart with black truffle, lobster and prawn cocktail complemented with caviar and lemon, morish buffalo mozzarella tomato chutney with basil and bresaola topped with pickled onion and rocket. While indulgent sweet treats will include raspberry and centifolia rose petals from grasse, a crunchy meringue lemon tart, tiramisu, coffee extraction as well as lemon pound cake drizzled with olive oil.
Grégoire Berger x Andoni Luis Aduriz at Ossiano at Atlantis, The Palm
Wednesday 8th November – Thursday 9thNovember
From 6pm
AED1,500 per person
To make a reservation, call +971 4 426 0000 or visit www.atlantis.com/dubai/whats-on/culinary-month
Continuing Grégoire Berger’s 2023 lineup of world-class culinary collaborations, the acclaimed chef behind one Michelin star Ossiano will unite with one of Spain’s most influential chefs, Andoni Luis Aduriz of Mugaritz. With two Michelin stars and inclusion in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list 2023 at No. 31 – Andoni is set to push the envelope on fine dining and challenge the idea of what a tasting menu should look like. Over the years Andoni has built a reputation for curating some of the world’s most iconic dishes including edible stones, glazed garlic and the Michelin Man.
This remarkable collaboration marks Grégoire’s fourth four-hands dinner this year, and will see guests indulge in an exquisite 10-wave menu for two nights only. Paying homage to seasonality and world-class produce, cumulating in a series of exceptional dishes representative of works of art, guests will be invited to embark upon an immersive journey, with every chapter of the story interpreted through the culinary lens of each chef.
Truffle Week at Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal
Friday 10th November – Monday 20th November
6:00pm to 11:00pm daily
To make a reservation, call +971 442 62626 or visit www.atlantis.com/dubai/whats-on/culinary-month
Guests can look forward to embarking on an extraordinary culinary journey as Atlantis Dubai is set to unveil its exclusive truffle-infused signature dishes, available exclusively for 10 days . Hakkasan Dubai will invite guests to indulge in tantalising creations like prawn fritter with truffle, grilled black cod with truffle sauce, and lobster noodles infused with truffle. Seafire Steakhouse will tempt with the richness of freshly sliced Italian black winter truffle, seasoned tallow, grilled focaccia, and truffled Dijon mustard, while Jaleo by José Andrés will present delectable oxtail fritters, paella with confit duck confit, mushrooms and truffle. La Mar by Gastón Acurio promises an exquisite blend of flavours with crispy sushi rice, black truffle, king crab, and a cebichera sauce. For a truly unique experience, guests will be able to indulge in The Royal Tearoom’s Truffle Week specials – think edible art garnished with wild winter truffle shavings.
Celebrate Truffle Week at Dinner By Heston Blumenthal, La Mar by Gastón Acurio, Jaleo by José Andrés, Ling Ling, The Royal Tearoom, Hakkasan Dubai, Nobu Dubai, and Seafire Steakhouse.
