Served family style, Persian classics will be given a modern twist in terms of textures, ingredients and presentation. Guests can sample signature dishes such as Ariana’s Caspian-style filet kabab, rose-scented sea bass, a colorful array of new mezze dishes, and her take on classic Persian ice cream with saffron, pistachios and rosewater. Meals will be complemented by a range of specially created cordials and drinks as well as traditional Persian tea and baqlava (baklava).
An elegant, light yet relaxed and intimate setting, the restaurant will seat more than 140 guests offering sea views over the Dubai skyline from wooden ‘day beds’ in a garden terrace. Features of note include a cordial bar, vaulted domes and a masculine private dining room. At the heart of the restaurant is a show kitchen featuring a massive charcoal grill and fire pit tanoor serving fresh breads.
A TV chef and cookbook author, Bundy is on a mission to bring Persian cuisine to a wider audience.
“The stunning design of the resort, combined with the professionalism of the Atlantis and Kerzner teams, convinced me that this was the ideal time and place to open my first restaurant,” she said.
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“Ariana’s Persian Kitchen will bring to life the untold stories of Persian culture through plentiful and beautifully presented dishes. Complex, yet comforting flavours will work alongside an interplay of textures, spices and tastes, all served with charming and generous hospitality.”
Martin Chung, SVP, Global Development at The Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences said: “We have big expectations for Ariana’s Persian Kitchen, there is really nothing in the region that fuses a contemporary dining experience with the authenticity of the Persian cuisine. Joining the likes of Gordon Ramsay, Nobu Matsuhisa, Heston Blumenthal, Giorgio Locatelli and José Andrés, Ariana Bundy is another iconic addition to the Atlantis family.”
Bundy was first exposed to the food business by her restaurateur father, who owned French dining establishments in pre-revolution Iran and later Beverly Hills in the US. After learning her craft at Le Cordon Bleu and Le Notre in Paris and training at Fauchon Patisserie, Bundy became the head pastry chef for the Mondrian Hotel in Los Angeles, the US, catering for the Oscars and Golden Globes as well as movie premieres.
Martin Chung, SVP, Global Development at The Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences said: “We have big expectations for Ariana’s Persian Kitchen, there is really nothing in the region that fuses a contemporary dining experience with the authenticity of the Persian cuisine. Joining the likes of Gordon Ramsay, Nobu Matsuhisa, Heston Blumenthal, Giorgio Locatelli and José Andrés, Ariana Bundy is another iconic addition to the Atlantis family.”
Bundy was first exposed to the food business by her restaurateur father, who owned French dining establishments in pre-revolution Iran and later Beverly Hills in the US. After learning her craft at Le Cordon Bleu and Le Notre in Paris and training at Fauchon Patisserie, Bundy became the head pastry chef for the Mondrian Hotel in Los Angeles, the US, catering for the Oscars and Golden Globes as well as movie premieres.
Shortly after, Bundy published her first book, Sweet Alternative that features desserts using alternatives to dairy, gluten, or soy, inspired by her own food intolerances. Following the success of her book Pomegranates and Roses: My Persian Family Recipes in 2012 she went on to write, produce and present the cookery and travel series, Ariana’s Persian Kitchen on NatGeo People, in 2015.
Kerzner International Holdings owns the Atlantis brand, which includes Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai, a 1,500-room, water-themed resort on The Palm; Atlantis Sanya Hainan in China; and in development, The Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences in Dubai, UAE.
