Soaring high above the Dubai skyline is the iconic Burj Khalifa - the world's tallest building at 2,722 feet. The famous Armani Hotel is the first hotel designed and developed by Georgia Armani and occupies the 1st through 8th, 38th and 39th floor of the Burj Khalifa. Christine and I were in Dubai on a two-day layover en route to the Maldives for our honeymoon. We unfortunately didn't stay at the Armani Hotel but did take the opportunity to have dinner at its #1 restaurant Amal. As a matter of fact, Amal is ranked #1 in all of Dubai by Tripadvisor.
The Burj Khalifa
Killing some time before our reservation at 7pm. From the looks of the picture, you'd think we were somewhere in the states or Europe. Pretty amazing how Dubai developed itself into a major city in such a short time.
This is also where they filmed a scene from Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.
The Lobby
Welcome drinks upon arrival.
I made reservations for outdoor seating because the view from the patio is amazing. But I'll explain shortly why this area is completely empty.
Amazing view but the wind was unbearable. I assume this is why no one was sitting outside. So we asked for a table inside.
It was pretty dark inside the restaurant so the picture quality is really poor.
Welcome Dish
Punjabi Samosa
Crispy Samosa Filled with Seasoned Vegetables with Sesame Chickpea Puree'
Amal's Grill Sampler for Two.
We each got a plate of this.
We each got a plate of this.
Indian cuisine, similar to Korean cuisine, uses a lot of spices to create its flavor and this Grill Sampler provided several different spices/flavors in a single dish. Best dish of the meal.
Forget what this dish is. Took the waiter's recommendation but it wasn't that great.
Murgh Makhni
Chicken Tikka in a Rich Creamy Tomato Sauce.
Aloo Gobhi
Potato and Cauliflower with Ginger and Cumin.
Tandoor Bread (3 varieties)
Steamed Rice
Man... can't believe we ate all this food.
You can see the view of the Dubai Fountain Show in the background, behind the reflection.
The view from the outdoor patio.
When we returned to our table, the manager had placed a small box of chocolates and a white rose for Christine. I let them know that we were here on our honeymoon when I made our reservation.
Lounging in the lobby before we take off.
We came here with high expectations and Amal lived up to the hype. The service is top notch and the food is amazing - you just have to be very cautious in selecting your dish. We took the waiter's recommendation on couple dishes but weren't very pleased with those so I'd say go with your gut feeling based on the type of food you like (beef vs chicken vs lamb, etc.). If you ever get a chance to visit Dubai, be sure to check out Amal.
두바이 아말 (Dubai Amal)
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g295424-d2188408-Reviews-Armani_Amal-Dubai_Emirate_of_Dubai.html
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