Your ultimate guide to dining at Atlantis The Royal
After its extravagant launch last year, Atlantis The Royal has become a fixture in Dubai’s luxury landscape. Apart from offering the most opulent accommodations, this luxury resort has an array of exclusive restaurants offering the finest food one can have. In fact, they also have eight celebrity chef restaurants and one Michelin-star restaurant!
Each eatery offers a culinary experience beyond the ordinary, making it the dining destination to let your taste buds go on a trip around the world. Curious? We’ve curated a list of the top restaurants at Atlantis The Royal Dubai, for you to plan your next special night out.
Celebrity Dining Experiences At Atlantis The Royal Restaurants
Atlantis The Royal is home to several Michelin-selected restaurants. Let’s take a look at where you can enjoy flavourful food.
Dinner By Heston
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is a one-Michelin-Star restaurant offering a contemporary twist to British cuisine from the 1300s.
This restaurant previously created a buzz for being one of the top upcoming restaurants in Dubai. The menu combines historic British dishes with modern flavours, creating delicacies like never before.
Visitors recommend the iconic Meat Fruit, a mandarin and chicken liver parfait or the Tispsy Cake, a pineapple dessert.
- Average cost for two: AED 350
- Timings: Tuesday to Saturday, 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Sunday, 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Cuisine: Contemporary British
Ariana’s Persian Kitchen
Michelin-selected chef Ariana Bundy takes inspiration from Persian family recipes and the flavours created at home, which adds a modern twist to the delish offerings at Ariana’s Persian Kitchen. Each dish sees floral fragrances, nuts and fruits merging with grains, meats and vegetables, creating irresistible flavours to tantalise your buds.
This Persian restaurant also offers a visual treat, with contrasting bright colours and a mix of textures and tastes.
- Average cost for two: AED 400
- Timings: Daily, 12:00 pm – 03:00 pm | 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Cuisine: Persian
La Mar by Gastón Acurio
Chef Gastón Acurio brings authentic Peruvian cuisine to Dubai at La Mar, a beautiful setting in Atlantis The Royal. The menu includes delicacies such as tiraditos, Peruvian potato causas, grilled anticucho and more – along with drinks such as Pisco Sours.
- Average cost for two: AED 450
- Timings: Monday to Friday, 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm | Saturday, 12:30 pm – 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Cuisine: Authentic Peruvian
Estiatorio Milos Dubai
Chef Costas Spiliadis brings Dubai the finest version of Greek food, drinks and hospitality with Estiatorio Milo. The freshly caught fish, Greek wild oysters and freshly prepared tzatziki are designed to take you on a little trip to the Greek shores.
- Average cost for two: AED 325
- Timings: Monday to Thursday, 12:00 pm – 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm – 01:00 am | Friday to Sunday, 12:00 pm – 01:00 am
- Cuisine: Mediterranean Greek
Jaleo Dubai by José Andrés
Jaleo restaurant is a testament to Chef José Andrés’ love for Spanish food with tapas, paellas and sangrias bound to leave your taste buds tantalised.
You can also choose from the finest Spanish cheeses, wines and sherries. This contemporary spin on traditional food is definitely going to have you longing for more at one of the best restaurants in Atlantis The Royal.
- Average cost for two: AED 700
- Timings:
- Wednesday to Monday, 06:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Saturday, 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Sunday, 01:00 pm – 04:00 pm | 06:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Cuisine: Authentic Spanish
Casual Dining Atlantis The Royal Restaurants
Gastronomy
For a full buffet, head to Gastronomy, which offers a delightful buffet with multiple live cooking stations.
At Gastronomy, you can spot freshly baked bread and fajitas in the Latin American section, sweets in the dessert section, a live oyster bar and a fabulous wine cellar. You can also try their breakfast buffet, which includes waffles, eggs benedict and excellent coffee (with the coffee bar having its own roastery.)
- Average cost for two: AED 100
- Timings:
- Breakfast: Daily, 07:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Dinner: Daily, 06:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Cuisine: International
The Royal Tearoom With Christophe Devoille
Fancy a cup of tea? Renowned pastry chef Christophe Devoille offers a rich tea experience at The Royal Tearoom, where you can find top-notch teas, snacks and refreshments made with the finest ingredients.
The impeccable flavours offered here are sourced from the Middle East – including honey, milk, tea and dates! You can choose between the Signature Afternoon Tea or Emirati Afternoon Tea at the Royal Tearoom, each with delicacies that will make you swoon.
- Average cost for two: AED 560 for Signature Afternoon Tea
- Timings: Daily, 8:00 am – 12:00 am
- Cuisine: International
Malibu 90265
If you’re in love with the West Coast, you definitely should visit Malibu 90265 in Atlantis The Royal. They offer the best of traditional Californian favourites such as burgers, hot dogs and shakes straight from the open kitchen.
The interiors can be best described as American diner meets elegance, with hues of blue and white all over, complete with marble floors.
- Average cost for two: AED 590
- Timings: Daily, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Cuisine: American
Atlantis The Royal Restaurants With Beach Clubs and Bars
Nobu by the Beach
Chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, popularly known as ‘Nobu’, is the mind behind the Nobu brand. These famed restaurants are marked by the Japanese-Peruvian delicacies on the menu, excellent hospitality and exclusive locations. Nobu by the Beach in Atlantis The Royal offers private cabanas where you can sit back and relax as you enjoy signature cocktails.
- Average cost for two: AED 360
- Timings:
- Pool: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Restaurant: 11:30 am – 10:30 pm
- Cuisine: Japanese-Peruvian
Cloud 22
Cloud 22 is an iconic new landmark, offering duplex cabanas and an infinity pool with views overlooking the stretch of the Arabian Sea. The menu features multiple seafood delicacies, caviars and cheesecakes. This Insta-worthy spot is exclusively for residents of Atlantis The Royal.
- Entry price: AED 470 per person on weekdays | AED 670 per person on weekends
- Timings: Sunday to Wednesday, 10:00 am – 08:00 pm | Thursday to Saturday, 10:00 am – 06:00 pm | 07:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Cuisine: French Mediterranean
Ling Ling
Ling Ling is located on the 23rd floor of Atlantis The Royal and features a dining space, a club area and outdoor terraces. The menu offers contemporary Asian cuisine and the decor transforms the area into an alluring space for visitors. Enjoy the music that sets the tone for the night in the Ultra Lounge and try from a range of drink options available at the bar.
- Average cost for two: AED 550
- Timings:
- Restaurant & Bar: Daily – 06:00 pm – 01:00 am
- Ultra Lounge: Thursday to Saturday, 11:00 pm – 03:00 am
- Cuisine: Contemporary Asian
Atlantis The Royal Restaurants – Lounges and Cafes
House of Desserts
House of Desserts is known for its artisan gelato, ice creams, sorbets, waffles and crepes. The chefs here have leveraged their creativity to create mind-blowing desserts that look too pretty to be eaten – matching the pastel interiors perfectly.
- Timings: Monday to Thursday, 12:00 pm to 08:00 pm | Friday to Sunday: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
- Cuisine: Desserts
Elements Terrace Lounge
Elements Terrace Lounge offers a view of the SkyBlaze Fountain, the exquisite water and fire fountain, with comfy seats placed amidst water. The restaurant offers quite a few refreshing cocktails curated by some of the best mixologists. They also offer snacks and nibbles that pair perfectly with the drinks.
- Timings: Daily, 06:00 pm to 01:00 am
- Cuisine: International
Resonance by Heston Blumenthal
If you’re looking for a more exclusive location, Resonance, an adults-only bar by Heston Blumenthal, is just the place for you. This bar is beautifully decorated, with a jellyfish tank and dark blue-grey hues all around. You will love the low tables and creative drinks on their menu. Prepare for colours, drama and delicious drinks at this unique bar in Atlantis The Royal.
- Timings: Thursday to Saturday – 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm
- Cuisine: Alcoholic drinks
Please note that Resonance by Heston Blumenthal at Atlantis The Royal is temporarily closed.
Little Venice Cake Company
Got a sweet tooth? How about the world’s best cakes at Little Venice Cake Company? You can choose from a range of cake and sweet treat options, including tailored signature cakes, afternoon tea loaves, cupcakes with Signature flavours (such as gluten-free and Truffle Piñata cakes) and customisable cakes. Little Venice Cake Company is a favourite among the Atlantis The Royal cafes.
- Average cost for two: AED 60
- Timings: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
- Cuisine: Patisserie and Couture Cakes
FAQs About Atlantis The Royal Restaurants
Where is Atlantis The Royal located?
Atlantis The Royal is situated on Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah.
What is the best place to get cocktails at Atlantis The Royal?
You can visit one of the many lounges and cafes at Atlantis The Royal. Elements is your best bet, as the cocktails here have quite a few fans. Resonance by Heston Blumenthal is also an option if you want to treat yourself with designer cocktails.
How do I reserve a table at Atlantis The Royal restaurants?
You can reserve a table for restaurants at Atlantis The Royal from their official website via Seven Rooms. It shows each restaurant’s availability.
And that concludes our dining guide to Atlantis The Royal. If luxury dining is your calling, check out our guide to fine dining restaurants in Dubai. Or, you can check out the restaurants in Atlantis The Palm, Atlantis Royal’s sister residence and resort.
Featured image credit goes to Atlantis The Royal’s official website.
