Kosher and Jewish Observant Friendly Hospitality in Dubai and the UAE

Armani Hotel Ballroom Entrance / The Armani Hotel Dubai

UAE's first kosher restaurant opened just days after the signing of the historic Abraham Accords. Located in Burj Khalifa's Armani Hotel Dubai,The Armani/Kaf kosher restaurant opened on Thursday, September 17, 2020. The kosher restaurant and hospitality scene has been growing to meet the needs of the kosher Jewish travelers to the UAE, mainly in Dubai.

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 a 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 submitted to the Armani/Lounge, located at lobby level from 10am to 22:00.

Update: starting from February 6 2022 the Armani Kaf Kosher restaurant will be open for Lunch as well, from 12:30pm to 15:00pm Sunday to Thursday. 2 Course menu AED149. 3 Course - AED199
 

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 new kosher establishments have opened in the UAE:
 

Chabad of the UAE is running a special Shabbat hospitality program at the Address Marina Hotel Dubai, on the second floor. Please make sure to RSVP. Check the Chabad UAE website to order meals and RSVP. The Shabbat hospitality program in Dubai offers Kiddushim, Shabbat meals and Shabbat services, making your stay a comfortable and spiritual experience in a luxurious 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. Hotel guests will have access to a kosher kitchen, a dining room, an Irish lounge, fitness club and spa, and wi-fi internet. Shainfeld will operate a Passover Program for 2022 at this hotel. Jumeirah Creekside Hotel by The Kosher Place
Just before Pesach 2021, Treat Kosher, the kosher caterer, opened its new kosher restaurant - The Kosher Place. The restaurant has moved from the Address Marina Hotel Dubai and is now 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 star luxurious 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 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 plans to open a new kosher Cafe and Dairy backery in March 2022. The Cafe, located in the Golden Mile Galleria (shopping mall), Building 4, Palm Jumeirah, will be supervised by the Orthodox Union (OU) and also by the EAKC (Rabbi Duchman). All dairy items are CHALAV YISRAEL. A weekly Shabbat market will be available with essential Shabbat items and also ready-to-go Shabbat food. 

Shabbat services are available at The 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 within walking distance of 5 star 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

To sum up, here are the 10 hotels offering kosher hospitality:

Phone numbers and more details can be found on our Dubai Kosher Guide page
 

From speaking to kosher tour operators, we have learned that quite a few are planning interesting kosher programs for the Passover Holiday, 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.