Gastronomy Dinner Buffet at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai

The Gastronomy Dinner Buffet at Atlantis The Royal is an evening international buffet at the resort’s all-day restaurant on Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, laid out like a refined food hall with 17 live cooking stations, fresh seafood, meats and a serious dessert section. It is one of the most accessible ways to experience Atlantis The Royal, the striking resort that opened on the Palm in 2023, without booking a room.

Where many of the resort’s restaurants are celebrity chef destinations, Gastronomy is the place for a relaxed, everyone-pick-what-they-like dinner, which makes it a strong choice for families and mixed groups.

Gastronomy: a food hall inside Atlantis The Royal

Gastronomy is the all-day dining restaurant at Atlantis The Royal. The resort describes it as a vibrant food hall, and What’s On compared it to a refined food market, with dishes from around the world served from buffet counters and live cooking stations. In the morning it serves breakfast, with a coffee bar and roastery; in the evening it switches to the dinner buffet.

The setting gives you a taste of the wider resort too. Atlantis The Royal is home to a line-up of headline restaurants, including Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Jaleo by José Andrés, La Mar by Gastón Acurio, Milos by Costas Spiliadis and Ariana’s Persian Kitchen by Ariana Bundy. Gastronomy sits alongside them as the easy-going, crowd-pleasing option.

What is on the dinner buffet

With 17 live stations, the spread is broad. Atlantis lists international favourites, meats, fresh seafood, salads, desserts, made-to-order specialities and globally inspired dishes among the offer. The listing highlights:

• Fresh seafood, one of the big draws for a resort buffet on the Palm
• Cuts of meat, cooked to order at the live stations
• International dishes from a range of global kitchens
• Decadent desserts to finish

The made-to-order counters are the highlight, as a good share of the spread is cooked at the live stations in front of you rather than simply laid out on the buffet.

What is included

Your booking includes access to the dinner buffet, premium water and valet parking at the resort. Other drinks, including soft drinks, mocktails and alcoholic drinks, are not included and can be ordered at the restaurant.

Beyond the dinner buffet

If dinner does not fit your plans, Gastronomy also serves breakfast daily from 7am to 12pm, with a coffee bar and roastery, dumplings and vegan treats among the offer, plus a late breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30pm to 3pm. Around the festive season, the restaurant also runs special sittings, such as Christmas lunch and dinner, which are booked separately from the regular dinner buffet. Families visiting over the holidays may want to compare both.

Who it suits

Gastronomy is one of the most family-friendly restaurants at the resort. All ages are welcome, including expecting mothers, and there are separate ticket categories for infants (0 to 3), children and adults (12 and over).

• Families with fussy eaters, where everyone can choose their own plate
• Visitors who want to see Atlantis The Royal from the inside over dinner
• Groups and celebrations with varied tastes and dietary needs
• Seafood lovers who like the freedom to go back for more

It also pairs well with a day at Aquaventure or the beach, if you want to end a Palm day with a big dinner.

Dress code and house rules

The dress code is relaxed but tidy. Platinumlist says casual attire is welcome, while the resort’s own page describes it as smart casual. Either way, sleeveless T-shirts, swimwear, flip-flops and sports shorts are not permitted, so change out of beach gear first.

• Let the restaurant know if you expect to be more than 15 minutes late for your reservation.
• Keep your confirmation number handy on arrival.
• Discounts and vouchers cannot be combined with themed nights, brunches, events or special occasions.
• You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before your booking; late cancellations and no-shows are charged in full.

Timings

The Atlantis website lists dinner at Gastronomy as running daily from 6pm to 10pm, while the Platinumlist listing shows the restaurant’s hours as 6pm to 11pm. Check your booking confirmation for your exact slot.

Getting to Atlantis The Royal

Atlantis The Royal is on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah. By car, drive onto the Palm and follow the signs for Atlantis The Royal; valet parking is included with your booking. By public transport, take the Metro to Mall of the Emirates station and then a taxi to the resort. Taxi drivers know the resort well, so a cab from anywhere in the city is straightforward.

For more dining ideas, see our dinner and brunch guide, browse attractions in Dubai to pair with your evening, or explore family plans on our kids events page. Our things to do in Dubai guide has more.