Lunch at Al Muntaha in the Burj Al Arab: 16 months ago, dinner felt like someone threw every “luxury” stereotype at the wall and hoped for a second Michelin star to stick.
Fast-forward to late 2025 (where I am invited), and the transformation is a relief: sunlight now bounces off the pale interiors, the sea view is the moneyshot, and the food feels reassured and confident.
There’s still ceremony but in the right way that creates a sense of occasion and feels special. The menu is now sharper, slimmer, intuitive. The Jerusalem artichoke and white truffle “pre-dessert” and the boot-lace-thick spaghettoni with tuna crudo stand out on the new menu.
The vibe is elegant without being pompous; indulgent, yes, but without the froth now feels deliberate instead of desperate.
In short: come for lunch (yes, really) when the light shines kindly on an eyebrow raising decor and the sea is visible.
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