Culinary Month at Atlantis brings together award-winning restaurants and celebrity chefs

For the first time, the dining extravaganza will span both Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal.

Year after year, Atlantis, The Palm draws curious foodies and seasoned gourmands alike to Palm Jumeirah, hosting everything from unmissable offers and one-off collaborations to appearances by renowned celebrity chefs during Culinary Month. Now, with Atlantis The Royal in the picture, this month-long extravagance is expected to be bigger and bolder than ever before.

Taking place from 15 October to 29 November, the fifth edition of Culinary Month will highlight what the two Atlantis outposts do best — collectively bring together more award-winning restaurants than anywhere else in the world. Not only will the likes of Ariana Bundy, Gastón Acurio, and José Andrés be in attendance, but guests can also experience Atlantis Dubai’s restaurants at a fraction of the price during Atlantis Restaurant Week. 

Atlantis Restaurant Week

Culinary Month will kick off with Atlantis Restaurant Week, allowing diners to savour specially curated set menus from 14 of Atlantis Dubai’s renowned restaurants at a fraction of the price. For just AED 150 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 AED 350, while seafood enthusiasts can relish in La Mar by Gastón Acurio’s set menu for AED 550, featuring the diverse flavours of Peruvian gastronomy. Home to one of the finest Greek Mediterranean restaurants in the world, estiatorio Milos by acclaimed chef Costas Spiliadis at Atlantis The Royal will welcome guests to enjoy a specially curated set menu while gazing over the Skybalze fountain. 

Meanwhile, the Michelin-starred Dinner By Heston Blumenthal will showcase a three-course menu featuring some of the restaurant’s most iconic dishes, each inspired by the tastes and flavours of Britain through various centuries — think: Meat Fruit (c.1500) and 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 Atlantis, The Palm will be able to enjoy a two-course set menu for AED 150 at Lebanese eatery Ayamna, indulge in a quintessentially British two-course menu at Gordon Ramsay’s 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 Dibba Bay Oysters and Dry Aged Angus Striploin (250 grams) for AED 350. Those looking for Far Eastern flavours should make their way to Hakkasan Dubai, where an enticing eight-course signature menu will await for AED 550.

The acclaimed Nobu Dubai will also be taking part in Atlantis Restaurant Week, presenting a six-course menu that is not to be missed.

A Dinner to Remember

Heston Blumenthal 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 menu is inspired by the rich food culture of this ancient town and how food played an integral part in daily life.

Launching on 1 November at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Atlantis The Royal, the special menu will give guests a taste of history, commemorating 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. Available daily from 1 to 30 November, from 6pm to 11pm. AED 1,250 per person.

Meet a Celebrity Chef

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 showcase the essence of Iranian cuisine and elevate it with a revolutionary menu, captivating décor, and unparalleled Persian hospitality. Visitors can explore a world of flavours as saffron will take centre stage in various dishes. Available daily from 1 to 8 November, from 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 11pm. AED 295 per person

A Masterclass with José Andrés

Guests can join chef José Andrés for an immersive masterclass, during which he will teach the art of crafting authentic paella and Spanish tapas. For the first time ever at his venue at Atlantis The Royal, 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 masterchef. 27 November, from 3pm to 5pm. AED 1,500 per person.

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 truly unique menu.

Gastón Acurio x Dabiz Muñoz

In an incredibly exciting collaboration between Gastón Acurio and Dabiz Muñoz, guests are set to be captivated by an exclusive four-hands dinner at La Mar in Atlantis The Royal.

Gastón Acurio, 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 of DiverXO fame will present his unique interpretation of Latin American flavours.

Each evening, guests will be invited to experience the immersive storytelling of the intricate menu that was meticulously crafted by the celebrity duo. Diners can look forward to dishes such as black grouper, sea urchin, leche de tigre, tako octopus, and Wagyu striploin Nikkei. With a deep friendship tied together through their culinary passions, Gastón and Dabiz will present a one-of-a-kind gastronomic affair to remember. 3 and 4 November, from 7pm to 11pm. AED 990 per person.

Christophe Devoille x Paul Occhipinti

Guests will be able to delve into the world of pure indulgence at The Royal Tearoom, where they will be able to traverse the 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.

Guests can look forward to tempting their taste buds with a mushroom duxelle tart with black truffle, lobster and prawn cocktail complemented with caviar and lemon, and morish buffalo mozzarella tomato chutney with basil and bresaola topped with pickled onion and rocket. Indulgent sweet treats, meanwhile, 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. 4 and 5 November, from 2pm to 5pm. AED 590 for two people.

Grégoire Berger x Andoni Luis Aduriz 

Continuing Grégoire Berger’s 2023 line-up of world-class culinary collaborations, the acclaimed chef behind the FACT Award winning Restaurant of the Year 2022, Ossiano, will unite with one of Spain’s most influential chefs, Andoni Luis Aduriz of Mugaritz. 

This remarkable collaboration marks Grégoire’s fourth four-hands dinner this year, and will see guests indulge in an exquisite ten-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. 8 and 9 November, from 6pm. AED 1,500 per person

GO: Visit www.atlantis.com/dubai/whats-on/culinary-month for more information.