Suggested Restaurants and dinning in the United Arab Emirates and Arabia

Pierchic at Al Qasr Hotel – Sea food restaurant , fabulous ambiance, my personal favorite.

Al Qasr Palace Hotel :
Hotel address: MADINAT JUMEIRAH - PO BOX 75157, DUBAI, UAE. TEL: +971 4 3668888. FAX: +971 4 3667788 MJinfo@jumeirah.com

Pierchic Restaurant : "Time out 2008 Award" Best Romantic Restaurant:
Fine seafood and a taste of the Mediterranean in a location which will stir the emotions. Pierchic is the choice of the stylish – a water-bound haven of fashionable ambience and fantastic vistas.

Accessed via the beach in front of Al Qasr, Pierchic is accessed via a 5 minute stroll along the wood bedecked pier. The pier transports you to a bar and restaurant which blends in romance and style, the serene and the spectacular in Dubai’s most uniquely located culinary destination.

Cuisine : Seafood

Hours:
Lunch: 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Dinner: 7.00pm to 11.30pm

Location
Access from Al Qasr pool area
Madinat Jumeirah
Menu : À la carte

Dress Code : Smart casual

Family: Children above 16 years are welcome and a children’s menu is also available.

Entertainment: Background music

Capacity : Restaurant 110 persons

Hotel Web site:
http://www.madinatjumeirah.com/al_qasr/
Location wise it is adjacent to Burj-Al Arab and one may enjoy the view of the Burj al Arab (depends on where the room is located though)
Elevated as if to emphasise its splendour, Al Qasr is the 'palace' at the heart of Madinat Jumeirah, The Arabian Resort - Dubai. Approached via a ceremonial causeway, this majestic mansion style hotel rises up to form the jewel in the crown of the world's most sublime Resort and authentic recreation of 'old Arabia'. Surrounded by water, Al Qasr forms a virtual island looking down upon a multitude of fascinating aspects: ancient windtowers, pools, meandering waterways and the superb two kilometre wide private beach.

Dinning at Al Qasr Hotel : Opening our culinary doors to the world with more than 45 restaurants, bars and lounges, Madinat Jumeirah offers a vast choice of dining options - each with a distinct theme, location and decorative style. Many of the restaurants and bars overlook the waterways throughout the Resort. Others face the sea and enjoy magnificent views of the sun setting over the warm Arabian Gulf. From Middle East to Far East, Europe to the Americas, the Resort is a journey of culinary delights unsurpassed in the region.

A regal destination which overflows with gastronomic delights. Three exquisite restaurants and two tranquil lounges bring the best of global cuisine to the palace at the heart of Madinat Jumeirah.

From the Spanish flavours of Al Hambra, to a true carnivore's haven at MJ'S; the international all day dining at the Arboretum to the irresistible pastries and refreshing juices in Al Fayrooz and sumptuous cocktails at Koubba Bar - the lavish dining options at Al Qasr give guests a taste of unique flavours. All the restaurants and lounges feature wide terraces for al fresco dining.

Madinat Jumeirah, The Arabian Resort of Dubai offers a virtually limitless choice of 45 world-class restaurants, bars and lounges.

Al Mahara Restaurant ( The Oyster ) :
At Burj Al Arab Hotel ( acknolwedged as the "BEST HOTEL IN THE WORLD " , the only 7 stars hotel.

Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the hotel soars to a height of 321 metres, dominating the Dubai coastline. At night, it offers an unforgettable sight, surrounded by choreographed colour sculptures of water and fire. This all-suite hotel reflects the finest that the world has to offer.

With your chauffeur driven Rolls Royce, discreet in-suite check in, private reception desk on every floor and a brigade of highly trained butlers who provide around-the-clock attention, you can be assured of a highly personalised service throughout your stay.

*Institutional Investor Magazine
*World Travel Awards 2007

Dinning at the most luxurious hotel in the World ;
Spectacular, luxurious and adventurous are the keywords here. Recognised as one of the top ten best hotel restaurants in the world*, Burj Al Arab's signature restaurant 'Al Mahara' elevates dining to heights of true perfection.

From the finest seafood in the world to modern International cuisine with the most delicious ingredients, exclusive dining options cater to your culinary cravings in a multitude of elegant settings that cannot be discovered anywhere else. Choose to dine high up among the stars, at the base of the world's tallest atrium or even 'under the sea'!

* US based magazine 'Hotels', 2003

Al Mahara Restaurant:
Specialising in unforgettable first impressions, surroundings that inspire and culinary expertise, Al Mahara is renowned for fine fayre from the ocean and a taste of the Mediterranean.

Cuisine:
Seafood with a contemporary twist
Timings:
Lunch: 12.30pm to 2.30pm*
Last food order at 2.30pm
Dinner: 6.30pm to 11.30pm*
Last food order at 11.30pm
*Available to non-resident guests

Location:
Ground floor, Burj Al Arab
Menu:
Lunch: À la carte
Dinner: À la carte

Dress Code & Policies:
Semi formal. Furthermore, gentlemen are required to wear a shirt with collar and long sleeves, trousers (no jeans) and closed shoes (no trainers) or national dress. A jacket should also be worn at dinner time.
Smoking is not allowed in Al Mahara.

Family:
Children are welcome for lunch.
For dinner, children may join their parents if above the age of twelve years.
A children's menu is also available.

Entertainment:
Harpist playing 6 days a week during dinner only

Capacity:
Restaurant - 82 persons
Private Dining Rooms - Addura up to 18 guests, Yara up to 12 guests






*Within the Individual Award category

Advance reservations are essential and can be made via the following:
Telephone: +971 4 3017600
Fax: +971 4 3016076
Email: BAArestaurants@jumeirah.com
(Please include your contact number for confirmation purposes)
Operating hours: 9.00am until 11.00pm

Dinning at Jumeirah Beach Hotel
Vibrant and luxurious, Jumeirah Beach Hotel is Dubai's premier lifestyle destination, and has given itself completely to the pleasures of the life, and the senses of every guest who stays in the resort. Reinventing the hotel experience, Jumeirah Beach Hotel introduces a new lifestyle that integrates all the excitement and exhilaration designed for couples, families and friends.

Set on the shores of the Arabian Gulf and built in a startling shape that mirrors a breaking wave, the award-winning Jumeirah Beach Hotel has its own private beach. For those seeking a little more exhilaration, the Wild Wadi Water Park next door is a delightful break for both the young and young at heart.

Your choices for dining at this landmark of luxury are extraordinary. Discover the world and its blissful delights whilst we take you on a unique culinary journey through to our 23 restaurants and bars.

Whether you prefer a casual stellar breakfast overlooking the sea, a light leisurely lunch next to the sparkling shoreline, or an intimate dinner for two beneath a canopy of stars or in a chic dining room, there is something to satisfy every appetite. Eclectic cuisine, inspiring settings and superb service is the perfect answer every time.


Visit Jumeirah Beach Hotel's signature restaurants and spoil yourself with an array of mouth-watering delicacies, stunning views and excellent service. From preparation to presentation, you can expect only the finest flavours of the season.

Al Khayal is a fine dinning Lebanese Cuisine Restaurant at the Jumeirah Beach hotel that has belly dancing and a live band.

Al Khayal – Lebanese Restaurant

Journey back to the mystical times of the Arabian Nights when you visit Al Khayal. Lavish interiors, extravagantly decorated walls and pillars, and inviting majlis-style seating bring you a treasured Arabian ambience.

Al Khayal offers delectable and authentic Lebanese cuisine featuring a grand à la carte menu, a fine array of complimentary fruits and desserts, and a complete line of international beverages.

Indulge in shisha as you unwind to the soothing melodies of our oud player, or entice your senses during our daily belly-dance sets.

As traditional as the sands of this desert kingdom, Al Khayal offers you an incomparable dining experience; both indoors and beneath the open sky, with a spectacular view of the city's most celebrated landmark in all its glory; the magnificent Burj Al Arab.

*Highly commended Lebanese Restaurant, Time Out Awards 2007;
Winner, Favourite Arabian Restaurant, What’s On Awards 2005.

Timings:
Daily: 7.00pm to 2.00am

Location:
1st floor, Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Menu:
À la carte and Set Menu

Dress Code:
Elegant

Family:
Children are welcome and a children's menu is also available.

Entertainment:
3-Piece Lebanese band

Timings: 8.45pm to 9.30pm
10.15pm to 11.00pm
11.30pm to 12.15am

Belly dancer
Timings: 8.15pm to 8.35pm
10.15pm to 10.35pm
11.55pm to 12.15am

Capacity:
Restaurant - 92 people

Smoking Policy:
Smoking is permitted on outside terrace only.

General guidelines to ensure a better dinning experience in Dubai and the Emirates :

Dress Code in Fine Dining Restaurants for example at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel :
(La Parrilla, Marina Seafood, Carnevale, Al Khayal, Villa Beach-Dinner) is Elegant. Gentlemen are requested to wear a collared shirt, full-length trousers, elegant jeans and closed shoes (no trainers)

Dress code in Casual Dining Restaurants (Dhow & Anchor, Der Keller, Go West, La Veranda-Dinner) is Smart Casual. Gentlemen are requested to wear a collared shirt, jeans, tailored shorts (neat sandals and trainers are allowed)

Kindly take note that your table is booked for 2 hours during peak time. Should you wish to extend this time we suggest a reservation after 9:00 pm.

In compliance with the law of the Dubai Government, young ladies and gentlemen below the age of 21 years will not be served with any alcoholic drinks in any of our bars and restaurants.

DO NOT be late : Your table will not be there ;
To ensure that we continually provide the best fine dining experiences for our guests, we would like to inform you that we can only keep your restaurant reservation up to a maximum of 30-minutes from your confirmed time. Diners arriving late may find that their table is no longer available

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