Of Culinary Extravagance
Hotels and restaurants are making sure that travellers relish worldwide flavours at impressive settings to create a unique dining experience.
THE ARABIAN TOUCH
Not too far away from the bustling cosmopolitan city of Dubai is the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort and Spa. Nestled amidst the desert, the luxury fort property offers an equally magical culinary experience in an exclusive award-winning Arabian restaurant, Al Hadheerah. Enjoy the aroma of Arabic cuisine emanating from the live cooking stations, wood-fired ovens and spit roasts. The open-air restaurant offers everything that a guest needs for an ultimate desert dining experience. Since the luxury on offer at Bab Al Shams knows no bounds, the restaurant makes sure that guests are treated to traditional preparations from the Middle East. With 10 live cooking stations, it pampers guests with cakes, flowers and exclusive butler service. Dine under the stars here while enjoying traditional daily performances like Arabic band, belly dancers and lively guests’ interactions. Weekends (Thursday and Friday) are extraspecial at Al Hadheerah with spectacular fireworks to cease the day for the guests.
LOUNGING LIKE THE BRITS
When in London, one has to experience an afternoon tea session at The Crystal Moon Lounge in Corinthia London underneath the stunning Baccarat Chandelier. The tea here is served with delectable finger sandwiches on artisanal breads, warm scones accompanied by clotted cream and jam, along with a selection of fancies. While the property is modern, it makes sure to remain faithful to the British tea culture and has an inhouse sommelier who ensures that guests are treated to teas carefully selected from Camellia’s Tea House. Those who want to take the luxury quotient higher can also relish a chilled glass of champagne alongside either a traditional or delightfully themed afternoon tea in the heart of London. Sit in the inner courtyard for tea al fresco or go for exclusive private dining rooms in the restaurants for intimate afternoon tea parties.