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