Armani Hotel Ballroom Entrance / The Armani Hotel Dubai
UAE's first kosher restaurant opened a few weeks before the signing of the historic Abraham Accords. Located in Burj Khalifa's Armani Hotel Dubai announced the opening The Armani/Kaf kosher restaurant opened on Thursday, September 17, 2020.
The Armani Hotel Dubai is nestled in the world’s tallest tower, occupying concourse level through to level 8 and levels 38 and 39. The Armani Hotel Dubai offers sweeping views across the city and Arabian Gulf. With its own dedicated entrance, it is situated within walking distance of The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest retail destination, set within the vibrant Downtown Dubai business and leisure district.
Kosher Cuisine: WIth Rabbi Duchman & Chef Fabien Fayolle of the Armani Hotel
For those seeking kosher meals, the Armani/Kaf is located on the second floor operating from 18:30 to 23:00 (Orders till 23:00) Please note that the restaurant has moved to larger venue and can now host up to 120 guests.
For those seeking kosher meals, the Armani/Kaf is located on the second floor operating from 18:30 to 23:00 (Orders till 23:00) Please note that the restaurant has moved to larger venue and can now host up to 120 guests.
The hotel will also offer a take away menu for breakfast and Shabbat meals. Orders will need to be collected at the Armani/Lounge, located at lobby level from 10am to 22:00.
The Kashrut is Glatt LeMehadrin Cholov and Pat Yisroel, with supervision provided by EAKC - the Emirates Agency for Kosher Certification - which is led by Rabbi Levi Duchman the Chabad-Lubavitch Emissary to the United Arab Emirates.
Starguest Winter Sun Kosher Vacation in Dubai / Habtoor Palace Hotel, Dubai
Starguest, one of the leading Kosher cateres and tour operaors in Europe had a successful winter break program in the Habtoor Palace Hotel Dubai.
Since the announcement of the Armani Hotel's new kosher restaurant, several more new kosher establishments have opened in the UAE;
Chabad of the UAE has started a special Shabbat hospitality program which is taking place in the Address Marina Hotel Dubai, located in the most attractive neighborhood of the city. The Shabbat hospitality program offers Kiddushim, Shabbat meals and Shabbat services, making the stay a comfortable and spiritual experience in a luxurious hotel.
Just before Pesach 2021 Treat Kosher, the kosher caterer, has opened its new kosher restaurant - The Kosher Place - the restaurant is located in the same location - the Address Marina Hotel, at the ground floor (-1).
The restaurant opens for lunch and dinner with a capacity for 200 diners, including a VIP room and a balcony with spectacular views of the marina.
The restaurant is under strict Kosher supervision of Rabbi Levi Duchman, Rabbi of the UAE.
Just before Pesach 2021 Treat Kosher, the kosher caterer, has opened its new kosher restaurant - The Kosher Place - the restaurant is located in the same location - the Address Marina Hotel, at the ground floor (-1).
The restaurant opens for lunch and dinner with a capacity for 200 diners, including a VIP room and a balcony with spectacular views of the marina.
The restaurant is under strict Kosher supervision of Rabbi Levi Duchman, Rabbi of the UAE.
Elli's Kosher Kutchen in the Hilton Supervised by the OU / Photo: Evans Akanno
Elli's Kosher kitchen will open a new kosher Cafe and Dairy backery in October 2021, Cafe will be supervised by the Orthodox Union (OU) and also by the EAKC (Rabbi Duchman). The Cafe is located in the Golden Mile Galleria (shopping mall), Building 4, Palm Jumeirah. All dairy items CHALAV YISRAEL. A weekly Shabbat market will be available with essential Shabbat items and also ready-to-go Shabbat food.
Shabbat services available at St Regis Hotel with an Ashkenazi service by a Moroccan chazan followed by pre-booked Shabbat meals at Elli’s cafe and bakery (Glatt mehadrin). Melava Malkah with pizzas!
The cafe is walkable to / from a range of 5 and 4 star hotels on the Palm, including: St Regis Hotel, Andaz The Palm, Fairmont, Dukes Hotel, Marriott, Hilton and Five Hotel. Holiday apartments are also available.
Sukkot 2021 Programs in Dubai
Elli's Kosher Kitchen has teamed up with Le Meridian Hotel to create a magificcent kosher Sukkot Program in Dubai. Treat Kosher created a luxirious Kosher Sukkot program together with the Palazzo Versace Dubai Hotel. more information can be found on our Sukkot Programs channel
To sum up, here are the six hotels offering kosher hospitality:
- The Armani Hotel Dubai, featuring the Kosher Armani/Kaf
- Le Meridian Hotel together with Elli's Kosher Kitchen (Sukkot only)
- Palazzo Versace Dubai Hotel, in cooperation with Treat Kosher (Sukkot Only)
- The Address Marina Hotel Kosher Shabbat hospitality by Chabad and The Kosher Place Restaurants (groups)
- Glatt Kosher restaurant in The Address Marina Hotel - by The Kosher Place
- Ellie's Kosher Kitchen in cooperation with The St Regis Hotel
From speaking to kosher tour operators we have learned that quite a few are planning interesting kosher programs for the coming spring, summer and also Sukkot and high holidays, stay tuned!
On September 8, in a letter to all hotels the Department of culture and tourism in Abu Dhabi has stated that they are looking ensure that kosher food will be available for all visitors and tourists to the emirate of Abu Dhabi as well as advising all hotel establishments to include Kosher food options on room service menus and at all food and beverage outlets.
There will definitely be much more to see from kosher hospitality options in this area of the world!
For detailed information about the various possibilities please check our guide to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, we will be updating our listings and information on a daily basis.