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The Burj Al Arab

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Ranked #32 of 5,369 restaurants in Dubai
Price range: S$0 - S$181
Good for: Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, Buffet, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, Buffet, After-hours
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veghel
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

It's nice to be there once, the view from the 27th floor is great, my expectations where also high in respect to the food and wine, But food has the value of 10% of the price, ravioli with crab as a starter, almost no taste, tournedos , I have eaten it much better on much places for 20% of the... More

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Top Contributor
73 reviews 73 reviews
55 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

We were expecting much more from our afternoon tea at the Burj. It's a high price to pay for nothing more than a tourist attraction The service was ok, but nothing special. The food was ok, but nothing special. Glad we visited to see what the fuss is about but certainly will not be returning in our lifetimes.

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Paris
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24 reviews 24 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Don't expect anything less than extreme satisfaction from this gastronomic restaurant in the only 7 star palace in the world. Of course this has a price, but it's all worth it. The food is absolutely excellent and you get so many amuse bouche and a wide array of extraordinary bread that when your appetizer/entry arrives you're already full. And though... More

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Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Food is excellent. Excellent location. Very lively place. Service is fantastic. Total value for money.

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See 28 more reviews by Abhishek P for Dubai
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The changes made to the high-tea experience @ Skybar didn't work for me. Bring back the hospitality & exquisite menu please. The champagne & fruits starter were divine & the lemon tart & lychee sorbet were to die for! The rest of the menu was uninspiring. The ambiance & view are as always spectacular! This was my 5th visit &... More

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See 3 more reviews by Emindxb for Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

If you want a quick sample of what each restaurant in the Burj Al Arab has to offer then this dining experience is the perfect selection. For couples celebrating or solo travellers to enjoy, this gastronomic adventure is well worth the crazy pricetag. 5 courses are your destination stops on this journey through one of the most remarkable establishments in... More

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See 4 more reviews by Anike_in_Dubai for Dubai
Paris, Ile-de-France, France
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Bab Al Yam in the ground floor of Burj Al Arab was definitely a disappointment. The food was ok, the service was almost 'too attentive' to the point that it becomes annoying. The total bill for two people in the buffet, plus two glasses of wine and bottle of water was well over 200 euros. Way overpriced for currys and... More

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ahmadi, Kuwait
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

To usher in a friends Birthday we dinned at the Bab Al Yam. It was a sheer enjoyable experence. The food and service was excellent. Including the music. Making a huge difference to our dinning experience the staff also got together and sang a Birthday song for my friend adding that extra touch of cordial service in making our evening... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Simply the best! Having high expectation when arriving at the hotel, none of them were denied and I had a great time in Burj Al Arab. From beginning until the end it is an mind blowing experience. Definetely going back!

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Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We booked the Culinary Flight Experience AED 1000 each, without drinks. We have eaten in many top rated restaurants and were really looking forward to enjoying a course in five of the Burj Al Arab restaurants. The food was ok, but not fantastic - certainly eaten better at least expensive restaurants. The service was very good. The Skybar was a... More

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