Ling Ling

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

On the 23rd floor of Atlantis The Royal on Palm Jumeirah, Ling Ling occupies a space where a serious Asian restaurant and a late-night destination coexist without compromise. The dining room opens onto an ultra-lounge and outdoor terraces that frame 180-degree panoramic views of the Palm, the Arabian Sea, and Dubai's skyline — a backdrop that sets the tone before the first dish arrives.

Where Dining Meets the Night

Ling Ling is built around the idea that a great evening should evolve rather than end. An eclectic soundtrack runs through the space from the moment the restaurant opens, and the energy shifts naturally as the night deepens — from the focused pleasure of dinner through to the looser atmosphere of the bar and ultra-lounge. The stylish décor and carefully considered ambiance are designed to hold it all together, making the transition from bold Pan-Asian plates to cocktails feel entirely seamless.

The Menu

The kitchen works across a broad and confident Asian repertoire. Small plates span cold preparations, hot dishes, bao buns, dim sum, and robata skewers. Sushi takes a dedicated section of its own, with speciality rolls, temaki tacos, and a sashimi and nigiri selection that includes bluefin toro. The Ling Ling Kiwami Sushi Platter — a chef's selection of sashimi, nigiri and makizushi alongside salmon tartare with uni and ikura, lobster, oysters, and oscietra caviar — stands as the kitchen's most ambitious statement. Large plates cover both land and sea, and a late-night bites menu keeps the kitchen relevant well into the evening.

The bar programme matches the kitchen's ambition. The Madame Ling Ling's Sanctuary of Light is the signature pairing experience: Havana rum with shiso cordial, celery bitters, and Thai basil, served alongside an oscietra caviar bump, bluefin toro tartare temaki, and gold leaf — a single course that captures the venue's appetite for theatre without sacrificing substance.

Recognition

Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence in 2023 affirms what the bar team is doing with the wine list — no small achievement for a venue that could easily lean on spectacle alone. It signals that Ling Ling takes the full table experience seriously, from the first pour to the last bite of its Pan-Asian menu.