Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa invites participants to the annual Biryani Muqabla competition

Press release

Published May 19th, 2014 - 09:23 GMT

Al Bawaba

Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, located in the heart of the ancient cultural district of Dubai, is inviting aspiring chefs to this year’s Biryani Muqabla competition, to be held at the award-winning Mumtaz Mahal Indian Restaurant on 30^th May.

Ten lucky finalists will get the chance to show off their culinary skills to a panel of judges comprising renowned food critics, writers and chefs. The competition is open to all aspiring chefs who will present and prepare the Biryani dish.

Habib Khan, General Manager, Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa, said: “We are pleased to announce that we are holding our annual Biryani Muqabla competition on 30^th May and I would like to invite aspiring chefs to this exciting cooking competition. This competition is open to everyone who loves to cook and show their skills in preparing and presenting the famous dish.”

The winning Biryani recipe will be featured as a Mumtaz Mahal Restaurant menu special and diners will have a chance to taste the delectable dish

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.