The Penthouse at Five Palm Jumeirah
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Chef Ali at the Penthouse at Five Palm Jumeirah
March 11, 2018 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dinner was had in a most spectacular setting. Our nephew, Christopher “Ali” Acosta, is a chef at the Penthouse at Five Palm Jumeriah and he served us a feast!
We had rushed to make our scheduled reservations so that we could meet up with our nephew whom we hadn't seen in far too long. Ali is an amazing human being and you can never imagine the hardships that he and his family have gone through. In fact, it is difficult to understand the difficulty they are going through. You see, Ali is from the Philippines, where his three children are. Ali and his wonderful wife Ivy Mae are living here in Dubai, and although the children are with their grandparents (and doing extremely well in school), being so far apart is extremely difficult. Yet Ali, a master chef with extraordinary culinary skills, especially in the art of sushi presentation, does not let the family hardships affect his job. He is a consummate professional who never stops learning and perfecting his craft. We were honored to have him, and this most wonderful restaurant, serve our meal tonight.
The view from the Penthouse at Five Palm Jumeirah
The moment that you enter the Penthouse rooftop restaurant you are dazzled by the amazing view. It is open-air and the warm, gentle evening breeze engulfs you. No matter how refined you are, your impulse is to take an immediate selfie to remind yourself at some future date that you were actually here and that yes, the view and this place, were really this amazing. The top-floor restaurant offers amazing views of the Arabian Gulf and the spectacular Dubai skyline. The word "Breathtaking" immediately comes to mind as you take in your surroundings and the view.
Another view from the Penthouse at Five Palm Jumeirah
Dubai is a world of superlatives. Accolades like "the best" and "the biggest" stand out. At the Penthouse restaurant at the Five Palm Jumeirah however, there may not be a superlative to accurately and precisely describe this special place. "Most amazing" seems to fit the description very well.
In the culinary world, there are five flavors: spicy, salty, sweet, sour, and savory (umami). The Penthouse at Five Palm Jumeirah has its own distinct flavor: it is the five flavors rolled into one and can only be called amazing!
Above and below, Chef Ali's creations that are as beautiful to look at as they are to eat
In Dubai, you will find many things to capture your amazement, but it will never be complete until you dine at the Penthouse restaurant at the Five Palm Jumeirah and enjoy the amazing cuisine that Chef Christopher Acosta has prepared for you. The elegance of his presentation elevates to new heights the amazing taste of his food.
The culinary craftsmanship that Chef Ali employs on his dishes is displayed in the knife skills that he has developed under years of masterful study of the art of proper food preparation and presentation. He was kind enough to personally present to us his signature dish of an expertly prepared dish of the freshest delights of tuna, yellowfin, and salmon from the North Atlantic, a masterful fusion of east and west delights. All so fresh and delightfully tasty and, well, simply amazing!
Above, succulent, mouth-watering beef short rib with spicy beef glaze
Amazing service, great food, fantastic ambiance, and stunning views are what it's all about in this fine restaurant. Samir, the manager of the restaurant, welcomes you and ensures that each customer is treated as if they were a very special guest. You wouldn't expect anything less as a customer and it’s all here. Do not miss this place when you are in Dubai!
All photographs are the copyright of Jim Jackson Photography
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