Inside the newly opened restaurant Qasr Al Sultan in the Dubai desert - in pictures


  • The newly-opened destination has as its centrepiece an expansive dining area, designed to mimic the days of the Sultans — facing a stage with a dhow and massive sail as a backdrop.
    The newly-opened destination has as its centrepiece an expansive dining area, designed to mimic the days of the Sultans — facing a stage with a dhow and massive sail as a backdrop.
  • More than 40 colourfully clad performers will dance and sing in nightly shows on the Qasr Al Sultan stage.
    More than 40 colourfully clad performers will dance and sing in nightly shows on the Qasr Al Sultan stage.
  • After being served a hot cup of Arabic coffee and juicy dates, guests are encouraged to take in the traditional setting. A fresh juice bar can been seen in the background.
    After being served a hot cup of Arabic coffee and juicy dates, guests are encouraged to take in the traditional setting. A fresh juice bar can been seen in the background.
  • Fireworks marked the launch of Qasr Al Sultan on February 1 2017.
    Fireworks marked the launch of Qasr Al Sultan on February 1 2017.
  • As visitors enter the front door of Qasr Al Sultan, they pass through a traditional souq.
    As visitors enter the front door of Qasr Al Sultan, they pass through a traditional souq.
  • Shops feature traditional wares in the souq.
    Shops feature traditional wares in the souq.
  • The Arabic Mezze live cooking station.
    The Arabic Mezze live cooking station.
  • Chefs prepare meat inside the Qasr Al Sultan’s large, open-air grilling station.
    Chefs prepare meat inside the Qasr Al Sultan’s large, open-air grilling station.
  • Staff clad in traditional costumes greet guests with an assortment of fresh juices.
    Staff clad in traditional costumes greet guests with an assortment of fresh juices.
  • Plugged-in whirling dervishes form part of the nightly entertainment.
    Plugged-in whirling dervishes form part of the nightly entertainment.