When we were visiting Dubai, we thought it's a "must" to dine at least once inside the iconic hotel and symbol of Dubai - Burj al Arab. All it's three restaurants "Al Iwan", "Al Muntaha" and "Al Mahara" looked amazing but we decided to go to "Al Muntaha", meaning "The Ultimate" or "The Top" in Arabic, which is located on the 27th floor, to enjoy the view from the above.
When our hotel concierge called to make a reservation on the same evening, we were told that the tables were only available from 10PM! Wow, it wasn't even a weekend so the restaurant must be really popular!
When our hotel concierge called to make a reservation on the same evening, we were told that the tables were only available from 10PM! Wow, it wasn't even a weekend so the restaurant must be really popular!
To get to the Burj al Arab, you need to be a hotel guest there or have a reservation at the restaurant otherwise you won't be able to pass the gate before the bridge that leads to the island where the hotel stands.
Luxury cars were parked at the gateway of the hotel, one after another.
The stunning lobby of the hotel Burj al Arab:
with the highest atrium of the world and nice staircase fountain...
...and even an aquarium!
Another fountain on the upper floor.
The Al Muntaha restaurant on the 27th floor... To be honest, I didn't like the interior at all... Green and blue lights and very old fashioned carpet...
We all ordered an appetizer, a main course and a side dish each, a bottle of water, 2 glasses of wine and a grappa and paid over CHF 800.- (USD 900)!!! The food was good but not that special and definitely not value for money...
To be honest, I was quite disappointed. I expected so much of the restaurant but it wasn't that special... The service was excellent, though. When we arrived, we didn't get the table at the window but since some of the tables were vacant we asked if we could change the table and the waiters were very friendly and courteous, they said "of course" and we got seated at the window side. :) The view was very nice but I don't think we will come back here again. Not for dinner, that's for sure. It's just way too expensive... Maybe for brunch or afternoon tea...? The view during the day must also be nice.
Restaurant Al Muntaha at Burj al Arab
Jumeirah 3
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4 301 7777
E-Mail: baainfo@jumeirah.com
Service: ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Value for money: ★ ★ ✩ ✩ ✩
Food: ★ ★ ★ ✩ ✩ Atmosphere: ★ ★ ✩ ✩ ✩
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