Dinner with views of the Grand Mosque
Whilst in Abu Dhabi on our stopover back to Australia from the UK, my brother, nephew and I stayed two nights at the Intercontinental Hotel. A lovely hotel with its own beach but with the temperature being around 45 degrees celsius it was way too hot for me to go there for any longer than a short look. I preferred sitting in the lobby with the beautiful orchids and the air-conditioning.
We asked the concierge to recommend a good place for dinner and the Ushna Restaurant located in the Shangri-la Hotel complex was recommended. The concierge was an extremely lovely lady who we got to know well over our two days in Abu Dhabi and she made our booking at the restaurant.
Well… firstly when we arrived there was a wonderful surprise for my brother and nephew who saw the latest Lamorghini (the ‘Hurricann’ model my brother tells me and worth $950,000) so two excited boys had their photos taken alongside!And then when we entered the restaurant which was dimly lit and very lovely…along with beautiful views over the river and the Grand Mosque in the distance…and when were shown to our table there was a nice surprise – a large white plate with a welcome note in chocolate for us…all arranged by the hotel’s lovely concierge – so sweet (which my nephew ate at the end of the night – the chocolate not the plate!!).
We ordered our meals but first came some complimentary snacks and a refreshing cucumber shot contained in a glass of red coloured shaved ice which arrived in a beautiful silver display box with a candle and my name on the mirror…Our entree was some beautiful tasting naan and a serve of pumpkin and falafel balls which we shared (well my brother and I as my nephew didn’t like them)…For my main course I ordered the palak paneer (a spinach and paneer cheese dish) and my brother and nephew ordered two dishes which were both meat but I think I was too taken by another complimentary shot that arrived as a palate cleanser – watermelon, lemon and some spice I can’t recall that I forgot to photograph one of the dishes. I must say the dishes don’t look that good in my photos but the food was very good.And the watermelon, spice and lemon shot was so good too…then to end the evening there was a hot chocolate for my brother but nephew and I were too full – and more complimentary things arrived – a little plate of almonds on chocolate with decorated toothpicks to make eating easier.A great night; too much to eat but definitely worth the visit for the food, service and views!
Little Miss Traveller said:
You were really pampered there Sue, how lovely!
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Gary Lum said:
Lovely looking food Sue and so nice to see a photo of you with your brother and nephew.
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Marta said:
I always order palak paneer when I go to an Indian restaurant here! I’m also a big fan of naan and falafel. Uhm, I should go eat Indian food this weekend 😀 But I don’t think they have falafel, I only found it in a Turkish restaurant!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thanks Marion. We felt pretty special.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thanks Gary. Yes I don’t post many photos of myself but thanks for noticing.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
I like malai kofta too if you have ever tried that Marta. It’s delicious.
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sileas said:
Oh my god, how sweet is that?! The concierge certainly was very attentive!! I love the photo of the three of you btw 🙂
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Very kind. I don’t usually put photos of me in my posts but wanted to show this one. Thank you again.
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sidran said:
They really made it special for you.Nice to see you here.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you Ranjitha.
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reocochran said:
This was such a lovely post, Sue. I was happy to see orchids, a faraway city scene from the restaurant window and “meeting” your brother and nephew. Lovely time well spent. 💞
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
How lovely of you to write this beautiful comment. Thank you very much.
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vinneve said:
Your photos are so beautiful even at night time! Good to see you enjoyed eating here in AD. You see the lavish lifestyle of “some” expats here. Once you live here 45 is hot alright but you can tolerate it to walk up to your car park haha!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Ha ha. I think 45 is ‘very ‘ hot. Wow. Thank you for your compliment on my photos.
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sidran said:
I was there last week and remembered you fondly.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Oh how lovely and thank you.
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