Amal Restaurant Armani Hotel - Burj khalifa

Name: Amal Restaurant Armani Hotel - Burj khalifa
Address: level 3 Burj Khalifa St, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97148883010

Downtown Dubai

Indian restaurant 04 888 3010

Amal is an Indian fine-dining restaurant in the Armani Hotel, with regional dishes such as butter chicken and lamb chops served in an elegant setting. The outdoor terrace looks over the Dubai Fountain and Downtown Dubai neighbourhood, making it especially appealing for celebratory evening meals.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

300 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Fountain Views

Outdoor tables provide a clear view of the Dubai Fountain, with some guests also seeing the Burj Khalifa light display.

Lamb Chops

Lamb chops are repeatedly praised for their tenderness, balanced spices and rich flavour.

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What to Eat at Amal Restaurant Armani Hotel - Burj khalifa

These items at Amal Restaurant Armani Hotel - Burj khalifa got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 6

Butter chicken Net +4

“The main course was absolutely delicious, especially the butter chicken, which was rich, perfectly spiced, and cooked to perfection.”
Lamb chops Net +4

“The food quality was outstanding, with the lamb chops being the absolute highlight. They were perfectly cooked—tender, juicy, and packed with rich, authentic flavors. The balance of spices was excellent, showcasing true Indian culinary craftsmanship.”
Saffron menu Net +4

“Chef Rohit’s Saffron Menu was a culinary masterpiece, blending bold and creative flavours with perfect presentation.”
Appetiser sampler Net +2

“My favourite was the appetiser sampler. The flavour palate, spice levels, tenderness of meat and freshness in food just took our breath away 😍 please order truffle Kulcha (one was quite filling for me).”
Lamb curry Net +2

“The food is phenomenal, everything tasted amazing. Highly recommend the Raj Kachori and lamb curry.”
Samosa Net +2

“As a Filipino, I don’t usually eat samosas, but Armani/Amal’s samosas had me reaching for more. My sister loved them too!”

Honorable mentions (31)

7 Course meal Net +1

“We tried their 7 course meal & every dish that came was delicious. Hard to pick a favourite.”
Chicken tikka masala Net +1

“The tandoori cod, lamb chops, lamb curry, chicken tikka masala, and vegetable biryani were all outstanding.”
Chocolate banana Net +1

“And I would definitely like to mention the most mesmerising pastry in the menu the chocolate banana It is soft and so moist, it melts in your mouth.”
Cumin menu vegetarian Net +1

“We tried Cumin menu vegetarian, which was super delicious.. kale ki tikki ,paneer tikka and so on”
Dal makhani Net +1

“The butter chicken was rich and creamy but not too heavy, the prawn moilee was delicate with coconut notes, and the dal makhani—comforting and velvety—was easily one of my favorites.”
Fish curry with coconut and ginger sauce Net +1

“What i enjoyed most was Fish curry with coconut and ginger sauce, LOVED IT!”
Fish moolie Net +1

“To top it off, the fish moolie (another favorite of mine) was incredibly mouth-watering.”
Gajar halwa Net +1

“All the desserts were also delicious. I especially liked the Gajar Halwa and Saffron Rasmala.”
Grilled prawns Net +1

“The lamb chops were to die for , the grilled prawns were lip smacking , actually the whole non veg platter was lip smacking”
Grilled sea bass Net +1

“We tried the grilled sea bass and the spiced lentil soup—both were absolutely delicious.”
Jumbo prawn with green marinade Net +1

“The starter platter was not just beautiful to look at, but each item had its own personality—the lamb chop was smoky and tender, the jumbo prawn with green marinade was packed with flavor, and the samosa had that perfect crunch.”
Kale ki tikki Net +1

“We tried Cumin menu vegetarian, which was super delicious.. kale ki tikki ,paneer tikka and so on”
Kothmir jhinga Net +1

“I really enjoyed the Kothmir Jhinga, Nawabi Chicken Tikka, and Tandoori Bread—they were delicious.”
Lamb biryani Net +1

“But the true highlight? The lamb biryani without a doubt, the most flavorful and perfectly balanced biryani we’ve had in Dubai.”
Lamb chop Net +1

“The starter platter was not just beautiful to look at, but each item had its own personality—the lamb chop was smoky and tender, the jumbo prawn with green marinade was packed with flavor, and the samosa had that perfect crunch.”
Nawabi chicken tikka Net +1

“I really enjoyed the Kothmir Jhinga, Nawabi Chicken Tikka, and Tandoori Bread—they were delicious.”
Old fashioned with woodford reserve Net +1

“My wife had their great variant of an old fashioned with Woodford Reserve (premium) and that was 90AED, just under $25.”
Paneer tikka Net +1

“We tried Cumin menu vegetarian, which was super delicious.. kale ki tikki ,paneer tikka and so on”
Prawn moilee Net +1

“The butter chicken was rich and creamy but not too heavy, the prawn moilee was delicate with coconut notes, and the dal makhani—comforting and velvety—was easily one of my favorites.”
Raj kachori Net +1

“The food is phenomenal, everything tasted amazing. Highly recommend the Raj Kachori and lamb curry.”
Saffron nights Net +1

“We tried the Saffron Nights and The food is mind blowing, from appetizer to dessert.”
Saffron rasmala Net +1

“All the desserts were also delicious. I especially liked the Gajar Halwa and Saffron Rasmala.”
Set meal Net +1

“The food was tasty, for sure. Me and my son took the set meal and all the elements were very good.”
Spiced lentil soup Net +1

“We tried the grilled sea bass and the spiced lentil soup—both were absolutely delicious.”
Starter platter Net +1

“The starter platter was not just beautiful to look at, but each item had its own personality—the lamb chop was smoky and tender, the jumbo prawn with green marinade was packed with flavor, and the samosa had that perfect crunch.”
Sweet pani puri Net +1

“The sweet pani puri is truly my favorite.”
Tandoori bread Net +1

“I really enjoyed the Kothmir Jhinga, Nawabi Chicken Tikka, and Tandoori Bread—they were delicious.”
Tandoori cod Net +1

“The tandoori cod, lamb chops, lamb curry, chicken tikka masala, and vegetable biryani were all outstanding.”
Truffle kulcha Net +1

“My favourite was the appetiser sampler. The flavour palate, spice levels, tenderness of meat and freshness in food just took our breath away 😍 please order truffle Kulcha (one was quite filling for me).”
Vegetable biryani Net +1

“The tandoori cod, lamb chops, lamb curry, chicken tikka masala, and vegetable biryani were all outstanding. The vegetable biryani, in particular, was the most flavorful I have ever had.”
Whole non veg platter Net +1

“The lamb chops were to die for , the grilled prawns were lip smacking , actually the whole non veg platter was lip smacking”

Drinks 1

Cucumber and curry leaf martini Net +1

“The Cucumber and Curry Leaf Martini was absolutely amazing!”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Dessert slice of cake Net −1

“Dis pointing a dessert slice of cake( apparently they brought same one , not good at Italian next door at same Armani building), absolutely terrible.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Request Outdoors. Ask for an outside table if the fountain show is a priority; terrace seating offers the clearest vantage point.

Try Lunch. For a daytime visit, look at the special Friday-to-Sunday lunch menu, reported at 260 AED.

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Practical details

level 3 Burj Khalifa St

Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai

04 888 3010

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Common Concerns

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Premium Pricing

The restaurant is expensive, and one guest felt a bourbon cocktail substitution was charged at an unexpectedly high rate.

Unclear Surcharge

A guest said the extra charge for swapping vodka for bourbon was not explained before the bill.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

260 AED

special lunch menu

“Special lunch menu costs 260 AED”

Google review · December 2025

140AED (US$38)

cocktail with bourbon substitution

“So at 140AED (US$38) for a cocktail is about twice the cost listed with vodka”

Google review · January 2026

90AED

old fashioned with Woodford Reserve

“My wife had their great variant of an old fashioned with Woodford Reserve (premium) and that was 90AED, just under $25”

Google review · January 2026

300 aed per person

outdoor seating minimum expenditure

“For outdoor seating, there is a minimum expenditure of 300 aed per person, which is totally worthy”

Google review · January 2023

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The Bottom Line

Amal is an Indian fine-dining restaurant inside the Armani Hotel, suited to dinners where the setting matters as much as the food. Guests come for dishes including lamb chops, butter chicken, lamb biryani and the Saffron Menu, with the outdoor terrace giving views of the Dubai Fountain and, from some tables, the Burj Khalifa light display. It is a natural choice for birthdays and anniversaries, when the team has been reported to arrange cakes, flowers, photos and personal table check-ins.

The food reviews are strongest around the lamb chops, starter sampler and butter chicken. Vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian diners also found worthwhile choices, while several guests appreciated chefs explaining the stories or thinking behind particular dishes. Friday, Saturday and Sunday lunch provides a daytime option, with multiple reviews quoting a 260 AED special menu.

There are practical caveats. The experience is pricey, outdoor seating can be humid, and one guest was unhappy about a 140 AED bourbon-substituted cocktail charge that was not explained in advance. Another reported slow service and poor food quality, although this contrasts with the much more common praise for attentive service.

Request a terrace table, dress smartly, and clarify any drink substitutions before ordering.