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.
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 is running a special Shabbat hospitality program is taking place at the Address Marina Hotel Dubai, at the second floor please make sure to RSVP. in order to book the meals - please check the Chabad UAE website. The Shabbat hospitality programs in Dubai offers Kiddushim, Shabbat meals and Shabbat services, making the stay a comfortable and spiritual experience in a luxurious hotel.
Staring from November 1st 2021 there will be another Shabbat Hospitality option in the beautiful 5* Jumeirah Creekside Hotel.
Shainfeld is back at the Conrad Hotel Dubai / Photo: Conrad Hotel - PR
The Conrtad Dubai Hotel by Shainfeld
Shainfeld Tours are back at the Hilton Conrad Hotel Dubai to offer Kosher Hotel By Shainfeld In Conrad Dubai, The UAE – featuring Amazing ALL YEAR ROUND Kosher Sun Vacations. Glatt Kosher under supervision of Rabbi Yaakov Gluskin Shlita from Bnei Brak
The hotel is located in a strategic point in the city that allows easy and quick access to all important sites. At the hotel’s guests’ disposal will be a kosher kitchen, a dining room, an Irish lounge, fitness club and a spa, and wi-fi internet.
Jumeirah Creekside Hotel by The Kosher Place
Just before Pesach 2021 Treat Kosher, the kosher caterer, has opened its new kosher restaurant - The Kosher Place - the restaurant has moved from the Address Marina HOtel Dubai and now it is located at the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel . The restaurant opens for lunch and dinner.
Staring from November 1st 2021 there will be another Shabbat Hospitality option in the beautiful 5* Jumeirah Creekside Hotel.
Shainfeld is back at the Conrad Hotel Dubai / Photo: Conrad Hotel - PR
The Conrtad Dubai Hotel by Shainfeld
Shainfeld Tours are back at the Hilton Conrad Hotel Dubai to offer Kosher Hotel By Shainfeld In Conrad Dubai, The UAE – featuring Amazing ALL YEAR ROUND Kosher Sun Vacations. Glatt Kosher under supervision of Rabbi Yaakov Gluskin Shlita from Bnei Brak
The hotel is located in a strategic point in the city that allows easy and quick access to all important sites. At the hotel’s guests’ disposal will be a kosher kitchen, a dining room, an Irish lounge, fitness club and a spa, and wi-fi internet.
Just before Pesach 2021 Treat Kosher, the kosher caterer, has opened its new kosher restaurant - The Kosher Place - the restaurant has moved from the Address Marina HOtel Dubai and now it is located at the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel . The restaurant opens for lunch and dinner.
The restaurant is under strict Kosher supervision of Rabbi Levi Duchman, Rabbi of the UAE.
Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City Hotel / Photo: Evans Akanno
The Hilton Al Habtoor City Hotel
A 5 stars luxirious hotel located in Dubai's city district. The Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City Hotel, in cooperation with The EAKC, offers Kosher Lemehadrin breakfast meals as well as Room service menu, delivered to your room. The kosher food is being freshly prepared by the hotel's chefs under strict supervision of Rabbi Levi Duchman. The meals are available for all the hotel's guests (no need to register) and are being served in a seperate dining room. Guests from nearby hotels are also welcomed and can purchase the kosher breakfast at the hotel's reception.
Elli's Kosher kitchen has opened a new kosher Cafe and Dairy backery in November 2021, the 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.
The Paramount Hotel Dubai
Paramount Hotel Dubai is also offering kosher hospitality: "New! we are now offering Kosher meals under the supervision of Rabbi Levi Duchman of the Emirates Agency for Kosher Certification". At this moment the service is available for groups only, with prior confirmation.
Kosher Breakfast at The Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Mall Of The Emirates
The Hotel offers Kosher breakfast needs to be reserved in advance and will be served between 7 to 10:30am
Kosher Breakfast at The Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Mall Of The Emirates
The Hotel offers Kosher breakfast needs to be reserved in advance and will be served between 7 to 10:30am
To sum up, here are the Seven hotels offering kosher hospitality:
- The Armani Hotel Dubai, featuring the Kosher Armani/Kaf
- The Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor - Kosher breakfast and room service menu
- The Jumeirah Creekside Hotel by The Kosher Place Restaurants (also for Shabbat hospitality)
- Ellie's Kosher Kitchen in cooperation with The St Regis Hotel
- Paramount Hotel Dubai - At this stage for groups only with prior confirmation
- The Hilton Conrad Hotel Dubai operated by Shainfeld tours
- The Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Mall Of The Emirates - kosher breakfast only
From speaking to kosher tour operators we have learned that quite a few are planning interesting kosher programs for the coming winter and also Passover, stay tuned!
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 Kosher guide to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, we will be updating our listings and information on a daily basis.