The newly opened Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, developed by Al Rayyan Hospitality, is presenting guests a taste of traditional Qatari hospitality and a unique resort experience featuring culinary experiences from across the world.

The resort’s dining options celebrate indigenous traditions and contemporary twists coupled with an exciting variety of creative juices and exotic mocktails.

The resort offers eight dining options with a choice of Middle Eastern, Italian and international cuisines, to be savoured at spectacular locations all around the island with tranquil views of the seas.

Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara also for the very first time in Doha, offers the ultimate tailor made dining options for guests to enjoy exclusive dinners by design.

Themed Dining by Design, guests celebrating a special occasion, or for those simply wishing to share a romantic evening or intimate meal with family or friends, can plan a customized ‘Dining by Design’ option.  Guests can choose from Anantara’s collection of connoisseur menus, or collaborate with their personal chef to fine tune the menu, customizing it to their tastes and preferences.

In addition, the resort also offers interactive culinary sessions called Spice Spoons Cooking Classes for guests to embark on a culinary adventure which will immerse them in the cultural traditions of authentic Thai or Qatari cuisine. Guests can choose from a menu of authentic regional recipes, learn to cook their favourite dishes in a step by step class and savour their own creations for lunch.

Al Nahham offers guests the taste of the Middle East, where they can indulge in a range of shisha flavours along with a welcome drink specially prepared in traditional clay vessel using the holy ZamZam water.

At Azraq, or ‘blue’ in Arabic, the world of exciting flavours from Western, Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines come together along with the chef’s signature dishes.

Guests can soak in the taste of Italy at Riva, the resort’s contemporary trattoria-style restaurant which specializes in handmade pasta and pizzas from the wood-fired oven.

For guests looking for a healthy alternative, the charming Zest Organic Café offers well balanced meals and delicacies made with healthy, organic ingredients crafted by Anantara’s expert culinary team.

Conveniently located by the children’s and teens’ clubs and bowling centre, Ted’s, the American-style diner is the perfect place for families to share the signature 1kg hamburger.

The resort’s Q Lounge & Restaurant, Lagoon Pool Bar offers à la carte breakfast options with pool views. – TradeArabia News Service