Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa launches the first Sheer Khurma competition

Press release

Published August 6th, 2012 - 05:57 GMT

Habib Khan, General Manager Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa

Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, located in the heart of the ancient cultural district of Dubai, announces the launch of its first Sheer Khurma Muqabala and invites aspiring chefs to send in their recipes for a chance to win fabulous prizes.

Sheer Kurma is a special dish prepared by the celebrating Muslim community on occasion of Eid-el-Fitr in South Asian countries such as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Sheer means sweetened milk and Khorma means dried dates. In short, Sheer Khurma is milk with dates and traditionally served on the morning of Eid in the family after the Eid prayer as breakfast and throughout the day to all the visiting guests.

Habib Khan, General Manager, Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, said: “We are very proud to launch our first Sheer Kurma Muqabala at Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa. Sheer Kurma is one of the many traditions associated with Ramadan and Eid. The special dish comes in many variations so we would like to invite aspiring chefs to send in their recipes to get a chance to show their culinary and preparation skills. It will be a fun-filled event aside from the prizes that await the winner!”

The lucky finalists will get the chance to show off their culinary skills to a panel of judges on Tuesday, 14^th August. The winning recipe will become a part of award-winning Mumtaz Mahal Restaurant menu.

The competition is open to aspiring chefs who take pride in cooking for their loves ones. Recipes along with the contact details must be sent to [email protected] or fax to 04-3559048 on or before Friday, 10^th August 2012. Participants can also download the entry form from www.mumtazmahalrestaurant.com or collect the form from the Hotel Reception.

Background Information

Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa

Set in the historic heart of Dubai, Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa is inspired by old Dubai’s heritage it offers a unique experience which is a combination of warm Arabic hospitality and state-of-the-art amenities designed to cater to both tourists and business travelers. It is opposite Dubai Museum and is a stone’s throw-away from the famous Dubai Creek and the timeless Souk Al Kabir, more commonly known as Meena Bazaar. At a walking distance to Historic Bastakiya, Bank Street, Diplomatic Area, Computer Street and Port Rashid, this hotel is just 6 kilometers away from Dubai International Airport. It offers a splendid accommodation of 173 tastefully furnished rooms, including 41 executive rooms and 23 suites with non-smoking and interconnecting rooms also available. The hotel offers all business services and conference / meeting rooms as well as a variety of dining options. A fully equipped health club, temperature controlled swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and a Wellness Spa complete the picture.