Behind the scenes of Atlantis, The Palm's Asateer tent - in pictures

  • The staff are briefed before the start of iftar at Atlantis, The Palm. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    The staff are briefed before the start of iftar at Atlantis, The Palm. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • More than 700 staff help run the iftar service at Asateer in Dubai.
    More than 700 staff help run the iftar service at Asateer in Dubai.
  • Ali El Bourji is the executive chef
    Ali El Bourji is the executive chef
  • El Bourji checks the kitchen where massive amounts of food are prepared
    El Bourji checks the kitchen where massive amounts of food are prepared
  • Kitchen staff preparing salad
    Kitchen staff preparing salad
  • Kitchen staff brings out some food to display before the service starts
    Kitchen staff brings out some food to display before the service starts
  • Staff transporting food in trolleys from the kitchen
    Staff transporting food in trolleys from the kitchen
  • More than 250 dish varieties are served every iftar service
    More than 250 dish varieties are served every iftar service
  • Desserts on display
    Desserts on display
  • Staff arranging dates at the kitchen area before bringing them out
    Staff arranging dates at the kitchen area before bringing them out
  • More than 250 kitchen staff work together for the dinner service
    More than 250 kitchen staff work together for the dinner service
  • The tent is decorated with elegant furnishings
    The tent is decorated with elegant furnishings