We managed to arrive at the Burj Al Arab Hotel just before sunset. Over the years, I have seen hundreds and thousands of photos of this iconic architecture but this was really something else. To be here to witness this colossal "sailing ship" standing solemnly on the man-made island right in front of my eyes, it's really overwhelming. Of course, we did not wait long before getting our cameras rolling from different angles.
The first thing we noticed going through the entrance doors into the hotel, was a gigantic musical water fountain placed in the middle of the lobby. Classical music, water display and special lighting effects combined to provide us with a warm welcome.
After taking the golden-colored elevator up to the 27th floor, we finally arrived at Al Muntaha, which literally means "The Top" or "Ultimate" in Arabic.
The dining room is nicely decorated in white and silver tones. Hundreds of green and blue colored lights on the ceiling provided an atmosphere as glittering and refreshing as the skyline (matching the theme - high on top).
We gave our server a next-to-impossible task of delivering our food in 40 minutes as we were catching our plane back home. Amazingly our server along with the kitchen staff was equal to the task.
The amuse bouche was a lovely spring roll with minced duck meat served with a thick beetroot sauce.
Next up was a seared yellowfin tuna which was very average. That rich tuna flavor was sorely missing.
Due to the time constraint, we jumped straight to the main courses after just one appetizer starting with a braised oxtail with goose liver terrine that was nicely prepared. The oxtail was quite tender and flavorful (6/10).
Less successful was the seabass with lobster tail. Very light seasoning helped to preserve the natural flavors but we expected a bit more.
It was a unique experience dining on top of the Burj Al Arab Hotel, overlooking the gulf and palm island while enjoying a world-class cuisine. The food itself could use a little improvement here and there but the service and ambiance were definitely second to none.
Food Rating: 5.5/10
Price: $$$$$
Address: 27/F, Burj Al Arab Hotel, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 301 7600
Website: www.jumeirah.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/destinations/dubai/burj-al-arab
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