Al Rimal Opens its Doors at Armed Forces Officers Club & Hotel
Previously Al Bathna, the revamped all-day dining venue is brought to life with unique live cooking stations offering Emirati delicacies
02 March 2021, Abu Dhabi: Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel welcomes guests back to enjoy a fresh, new all-day dining experience at Al Rimal. The venue, previously Al Bathna, opened this month as part of an extensive renovation and is the first chapter to be unravelled in a story of new openings at the illustrious property that is on track to becoming a landmark hospitality project in the capital.
Al Rimal meaning 'the sands' in Arabic, serves a carefully curated menu inspired by Emirati roots and offers unique dining experiences. Diners can indulge in an array of authentic Emirati dishes backed by recipes passed down generations, along with refreshing beverages in a contemporary setting for all-day dining.
With unique show kitchens and live cooking stations, guests will find themselves at the heart of the culinary action, taking in the exceptional cooking techniques on display. These stations offer various delicacies, including freshly made breads, mezze, traditional desserts and more. For breakfast, patrons can look forward to popular favourites like Emirati chebab, harees, balaleet and regag, to name a few. That's not all; those looking for something international can also find plenty to appease their palate. Also on offer are unique house blends of traditional Arabic and speciality coffee for guests to enjoy.
Al Rimal boasts casual, family-friendly indoor and outdoor seating in earthy colours, with the al fresco terrace offering tranquil views of 'Al Fayy', the scenic central garden, for diners to immerse themselves in. Guests are invited to experience the finest Emirati hospitality whilst unwinding in a setting inspired by design elements reminiscent of the local culture that captures the city's progress from a settlement reliant on fishing to the global metropolis it is today.
Al Rimal is located on the ground floor of Armed Forces Officers Club Hotel and is open seven days a week from 6:30 AM till 11 PM. Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets are priced at AED 120, AED 190 and AED 220 per person.
For reservations and more information, please call 02 497 5100 or visit www.afoc.ae/alrimal or follow @alrimal.abudhabi on Instagram.
Raj Bhatt
Dubai, United Arab Emirates UAE