Happy Diwali 2015!

Wishing you all and your family a very happy Diwali! May the light of the Diyas bring peace , prosperity and happiness to us all! 

A big thank you too for all who voted for us at the recent Whats On Awards 2015! Your support is very much appreciated and serves as our inspiration to continuously challenge ourselves to transcend expectations.

Much Obliged- The Bombay Team

It was an exhilirating culinary experience indeed.  The collaboration of  Chef Negi  and Chef Eshaam created such wonderful dishes well enjoyed by all. Video below will show you what the experience was like with the great food, live gazals and of course , wonderful guests.

To celebrate the  success of  the Indo-Pak Food Fest, The Bombay crew was treated to a  special lunch by Mr Sunil Marya- Marco Polo Vice President , together with Executive Chef  Mark Rozario and F&B Manager, Vinay Kumar. Well done Team!

A big thank you to all who came and experienced our very first Indo-Pakistan Food Fest. We promise to come up with more culinary treats for all the epicureans out there.

Mothers Day Tribute at Marco Polo Hotel

"And I realize when you look at your mother,you are looking at the purest love you will ever know" -Mitch Albom

Because we love MOMs!  Its 50% off for all diners on Mothers Day at The Bombay and Chopstix on the 21st of March 2015. 

Valentines Day Cruising at Marco Polo Hotel

Celebrate Life, Celebrate Love

This Valentines, let Marco Polo Hotel take you on a voyage of  love and romance.

Dine with us on Valentines Day either at The Bombay, Chopstix , Beyond El Rancho or Kitakits and get a chance to win a 2 hour luxury cruise yacht for 12persons.  Sail away into the Arabian sunset with your loved one for that one memorable moment that you will treasure forever.

Valentine Treats at Marco Polo Hotel

No plans yet for Valentines? This is Dubai people. There is plenty to do. Spoilt for choice or maybe dizzy from too many offers, let me make it easy for you. The best place to be is where it's fun and uncomplicated and you'll be welcomed as you are. No pretensions and no breaking your wallet too. As The fun party people at Kitakits and El Rancho can attest Marco Polo F&B has all the answers. 

 

 

And if you fancy to win the ultimate dream date with your significant other, on a private yacht , under the stars ,  cool breeze , romantic music  ... then come over and wine and dine with us on February 14. 

Tex-Mex outlet El Rancho will be having a dinner buffet at Dhs250 per couple.  Diners get a complimentary Valentine drink , a frozen vodka shot with frosted strawberries.

Indian cuisine specialist "The Bombay" will be serving a 6 course Nawabi Treat at Dhs350 per couple and if you want to add a bottle of pink bubbly, it will Dhs 450 per couple. 

Chinese food lovers will be in for a surprise as our chefs at this award winning outlet have prepared a 6 course set menu especially for this romantic occasion. It is Dhs250 per couple and Dhs400 per couple if you want to include a bottle of pink bubbly.

Extreme party central this side of Dubai, Kitakits will be serving up all the Filipino favorites in a lavish buffet spread. Dhs175 per couple and comes with our special complimentary  Valentine drink, frozen vodka shots with frosted strawberries.

 

For reservations , call Valencia at  2720000 . 

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Tis the season to be jolly!

And Dubai is primed and ready for all the festivities.This year Dubai is targeting a new world record for the worlds' largest fireworks display for New Year's Eve especially when it has so much  reason to celebrate after the big win to host Expo 2020. Match this with all the amazing and beautiful festive decorations as only this great emirate can conjure,  Dubai is literally twinkling with all the lights .

 Here at the Marco Polo hotel, we have been busy preparing too. With our sparkly silver tree up, and all trimmings in place. Plum cakes and turkeys and festive menus finalized.  Oh you can definitely smell happy holidays in the air.  It's  all systems ready at the Marco Polo for one jolly Christmas and a fabulous New Year party. 

For the 24th and 25th December , we have the Christmas dinner at Kitakits Kafe n Klubb , voted favorite Pan Asian restaurant by What's On Award 2013. 

And for New Years Eve, here are the parties in all outlets throughout the hotel.
 

 

There's something for everyone here to end the year on the right high note. If you haven't made plans yet then do come and celebrate with us Marco Polo style! guaranteed fun and memorable moments only at the Party Central in Deira Dubai!
For more information and reservations, please call Ms Valencia at 04-2720000.

Celebrate Diwali at The Bombay!

 
Known as the biggest and of course brightest of all Hindu festivals,Diwali , The Festival of Lights is finally here. This annual tradition of celebrating the triumph of good over evil , light over darkness is deeply embedded in the hearts of all Hindus all over the world. And even if you're far away from home, far away from India, far away from your family, you should still celebrate Diwali. why ? Because Life is worth celebrating and beautiful traditions are worth keeping.

On the 2nd and 3rd November, we invite you all to come celebrate Diwali with us at The Bombay, Marco Polo's jewel Indian restaurant. Our chefs are preparing quite a feast featuring a grand buffet plus live cooking stations of all time favorites, Chaat, Stuffed Tawa Paratha and who can resist the sweet Jalebi with Rabdi. Timings is from 7:00pm til midnight at Dhs59- per person. 

Located on the mezzanine floor of the Marco Polo Hotel , this Indian treasure has been serving up authentic gustatory delights for more than 10 years now. From succulent lamb to juicy tikka and mouth watering Biryani. That's more than a decade now that  the Bombay at Marco Polo has been part of many  a celebration. Milestone birthdays, wedding anniversaries, Graduation, promotion, engagement, whatever the reason or the season.  We not only serve special dishes but help create fantastic memories to treasure forever. Come and join us this Diwali and let us continue the tradition....

Happy Diwali everyone!

for bookings call Ms Valencia  04-2720000 

Parsi Food Festival

For Indian food connoisseurs, our  Parsi Food Festival is an opportunity to savour delectable Parsi originals that are reminiscent of the golden Mumbai-Parsi times. 

This festival conducted by Marco Polo Hotel annually in the month of March is celebrated close to the celebration of the Iranian New Year or Nawrouz. The festival relives the dishes that were popular during the golden Mumbai time where many Parsi Indians would gather with families to dine together and partake the best dishes prepared with care and dedication.

From March 20 till 30th, The Bombay, the award winning Indian restaurant at Marco Polo will allow you to try these dishes during lunch and dinner. So come over with the whole family and take a culinary journey back in time to celebrate the golden times of an illustrious Indian era.

Jamva Chalov !

Supah Chef 2013

 Its all about the ladies here at Marco Polo this merry month of March! Having just celebrated International Womens Day last March 8th and Mothers Day coming up on the 21st , we thought it 'd be the perfect time for the annual Supah Chef Cooking Competition.

On March 23, Marco Polo Hotel will once again host the  gathering of the  most  creative women cooks of Dubai  for this one-time cook-off contest which will pit the cooking talents of women from different nationalities , 18 years and above.

The competition which will take place at the ballroom, will see food focused women who will try to create the most unique and healthy chicken dish. Major prize for this event is  a banquet party for 30 friends catered by Marco Polo at any venue of their choice in Dubai. Runner up winners will also win exciting prizes. The new recipes that will stand out will be featured in the restaurant menu of The Bombay, which is the best part of the competition. 

Here are some photos from last years contest:

Rampuri Food Festival at The Bombay

Savour the fine flavors of cinnamon in the meat , taste that hint of sandalwood in the Baingan Ka Bharta............

 From the appetizers like the Sambhal Ki Seekh , the Paya Potil Shorba  or the Bhune Meve Ka Shorba with its subtle yet unique flavors, the Tehri  and Teh Biryani cooked in layers for hours over slow flame, these are just a preview of the magic being created in the kitchens of The Bombay, Marco Polo's Classic Indian Restaurant.

 
From 12th to 22nd December, we have invited over from India highly specialized "Bawarchis" for Marco Polo Hotel's first ever, Rampuri Food Festival. Chef Rehman , our celebrity chef and his team of Khansamas will surely bring the magic and grandeur of the Rampuri cuisine to all our patrons at The Bombay. 
 

 Open daily for lunch 12:30pm-3:00pm / dinner 7:30pm - 2:00am.
For reservations please call 04-2720000.

Marco Polo Welcomes Sushil Kumar

Marco Polo had the privilege of hosting India’s premier sportsman, Mr Sushil Kumar last 5^th December 2012. Mr Kumar was here in Dubai as Guest of Honor at the BITS Sports Festival. 

 

Sushil Kumar is a World Champion wrestler from India who won the gold medal in the 66 kg freestyle competition at the FILA 2010 World Wrestling Championships, a silver medal in the Men's 66kg Freestyle Wrestling event at the 2012 London Olympics and a bronze medal in the Men's 66kg Freestyle Wrestling event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, which made him the first Indian to win back to back individual Olympic medals. He received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna - India's highest honour for sportspersons on July 2009 and on 3rd October 2010, Sushil Kumar was the final baton bearer who handed the Queen's Baton to Prince Charles in the Queen's Baton Relay for the 2010 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony.

Of course, we cannot let him miss a sumptuous meal at TheBombay, our award winning Indian Restaurant.

Thank you for the visit Mr Sushil Kumar and more power to you!

Visit www.marcopolohotel.net for bookings and reservations.

Happy Diwali 2012

Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali!

 May the true spirit of the season light our path to prosperity and happiness!

Diwali or Deepavali ,popularly known as the "festival of lights," is a five day festival which starts on Dhanteras, celebrated on thirteenth lunar day of Krishna paksha (dark fortnight) of the Hindu calendar month Ashwin and ends on Bhaubeej, celebrated on second lunar day of Shukla paksha (bright fortnight) of the Hindu calendar month Kartik. In the Gregorian calendar, Diwali falls between mid-October and mid-November.

Diwali is an official holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore and Fiji. (Source:Wikipedia)

It is also a celebration of life (good over evil) , spending time with loved ones and cleansing oneself in preparation of the year to come.

With all the family together, good food and lots of it is a certainty as well as a necessity.

If you’re not a kitchen guru, fret not for you can always come to Marco Polo Hotel. Our chefs at The Bombay and Chopstix will be more than happy to prepare your favorite dishes making sure everyone is full in the true spirit of the Diwali celebrations. 

High on Love

Love is in the air at the Marco Polo Hotel. Literally, in the air , as this Valentine, two lucky couples will get to win a HOT AIR BALLOON SAFARI . Now how cool is that , or should I say , HOT.

How to win? Very easy.  All you need to do is have your Valentine Date Dinner at any of our four outlets.

·       Tex-Mex restaurant Beyond El Rancho offers a four course meal that you can enjoy with the popular Damage Band to serenade you and your date.  - Dhs 250/couple

·         The Bombay, serving authentic Indian food, has also prepared a special four course menu for all the lovers in the house.                                      –Dhs250/couple

·       Chopstix  serving Chinese cuisine has on offer a 4 course set menu  
       - Dhs179 / couple .

·       Kitakits Kafe & Klubb , Filipino Resto-bar will be having a dinner buffet serving all those popular Filipino favorite dishes with entertainment provided by our very talented and very lively band, The Resound. 
        - Dhs55/person

This Valentines, come on over to Marco Polo and we make sure you get High on Love.