# Luxe Lebanese Restaurants Atlantis The Palms' New Eatery Celebrates Middle Eastern Cuisine By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-03-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lebanese-restaurant References: [buro247.me](http://www.buro247.me/lifestyle/food/atlantis-the-palm-to-open-new-lebanese-restaurant.html) & [atlantisthepalm](http://atlantisthepalm.com) Atlantis The Palms is a hotel known for its [luxury suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bab-al-shams) and is now home to Ayamna, a [lavish Lebanese restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-arabic-food-brand) that celebrates Middle Eastern cuisine. The eatery boasts a rustic design style and features a delicious menu, consisting of favorites like baked lobster with cream cheese and knaffe prawns. Each of Ayamna's menu items stays true to its cultural roots while aiming to appeal to a modern audience of foodies. In addition to its [striking presentation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniels-room), this luxe Lebanese restaurant also re-imagines traditional dishes in a unique way, targeting those with both an affinity for food and unique ingredients. Atlantis The Palms' latest eatery will appeal to Middle Eastern food fans seeking authenticity as well as curious tourists who are looking to taste more of what this culture has to offer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Middle-eastern Fine Dining:** The trend of upscale Middle-Eastern cuisine continues to grow, with a focus on re-imagining traditional dishes in unique ways. - **Cultural Fusion Menus:** Fine dining restaurants that celebrate a specific culture with menu items, with a modern twist that appeals to a wider audience. - **Rustic Elegance Design:** Fine dining places are moving towards rustic elegance designs that capture the essence of their cuisine’s culture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Luxury hotels and restaurants need to establish unique dining experiences to stay competitive and attract customers. - **Fine Dining:** Fine dining restaurants can benefit from offering authentic cultural cuisine reimagined in unique ways, creating a memorable dining experience. - **Tourism:** Curious tourists looking to try new and unique foods are driving the trend of hotel restaurants offering culturally authentic cuisine. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Lebanese Restaurant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laylak-toronto.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Bar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delbar-buckhead.md) - [Lebanese-Inspired Brunch Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laylaks-new-brunch-menu.md) - [Fast-Casual Modern Resort Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-resort-restaurant.md) - [Chic Middle-Eastern Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-middleeastern-restaurant.md) - [On-The-Go Middle Eastern Dining Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-baba-by-amal.md) - [Curated Seasonal Dining Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbequinas-chef-moeen.md) - [Elevated Luxury Dining Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dining-destination.md) - [Middle-Eastern-Cuisine Holiday Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-tea-can-features.md)