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BattutaIbn Battuta is one of history's great explorers. In 1325 when he was just 21, he set out from hisnative Tangier (modern day Morocco). By the time he returned home for good, almost 30 yearslater, he had covered some 120,000 km and nearly every part of the Islamic world.His main reason to travel was to go on a Hajj, or a Pilgrimage to Mecca, to fulfill the fifth pillarof Islam. Visiting the equivalent of 44 modern countries which were then mostly under thegovernments of Muslim leaders of the World of Islam, or "Dar al-Islam". He was raised with afocus on education, however there was no “madrasa,” or college of higher learning in Tangier.Thus, Ibn Battuta’s urge to travel was spurred by going on Hajj and his interest in finding thebest teachers and the best libraries, which were then in Alexandria, Cairo, and Damascus.He met many dangers and had numerous adventures along the way. He was attacked bybandits, almost drowned in a sinking ship, and nearly beheaded by a tyrant ruler. He also had afew marriages and lovers and fathered several children on his travels!Over the course of his travels Battuta spent a great deal of time in the Maldives, particularlyRaa Atoll, so there is no better ambassador to highlight the cuisine of the Maldives.Our menu takes not only from the local specialties but also chronicles this great man’sjourney through the showcasing of cuisines from his many travels.Near the end of Ibn Battuta's life, the Sultan of Morocco insisted that Ibn Battuta dictate thestory of his travels to a scholarThe map on reverse outlines his travels, and the timeline gives perspective to how impressivethis feat was.

All items on the menu except the starred items are available to order for our Dine Around AllInclusive guests. The starred items has a small supplement charge should you wish to order though.A total of four courses may be ordered selecting one starter, one soup, one main and one dessert perguest. Additional charges may apply for extra orders.Our Full and Half Board guests enjoy a 20% discount off any of the dishes on the Menu.Enjoy your meal journey.

BattutaSAVORIES SALADSMaldives DAAIMALDIVIAN ASSORTED SAMOSAS (G) (S) (N)Caramelized Onion Tuna Savory Envelopes Tomato Ketchup13-13-11-3210INDIAN CHICKPEA SALAD (V)Blanched Chickpeas Indian Spiced Yoghurt Raita10-SEAFOOD PAKORA (G) *Fried Seafood Fresh Mint Chutney Cumin Yoghurt174FATTOUSH SALAD (G) *Curry Leaves Marinated Tiger Prawns Pomegranate Dressing184LEBANSE SAMBOUSEK (G) (V) (S)Pastry Halloumi Cheese Parsley Roasted Capsicum Harissa Salsa22-LAMB SAMBOUSEK (G) *Pastry Minced Lamb Harissa Salsa295AlgeriaFISH CHERMOULATomato Olive Chutney Chili Mango SalsaPalestineTABBOULEH SALAD (G)Parsley Burgul Onion Pomegranate DressingTurkeyMEZZE PLATTER (For Two) (G) (N) *Hummus Moutabel Tabbouleh Marinated Olives Feta Stuffed Vine Leaves Flat BreadIndiaLebanon(G) Gluten (V) Vegetarian (P) Pork (S) Spicy (N) Nuts*Not included for Dine Around All Inclusive. Supplement applies.Prices are in USD and exclusive of 10% service charge and 12% GST (government tax)Chef reserves the right to modify menu items according to seasonal availability.

BattutaSOUPSMorocco DAAI10-10-13-154CABBAGE PORK (G) (P)9-CHIVES LAMB (G)9-BASIL CHICKEN (G)9-VEGETABLE MELODY (G) (V)9-MOROCCAN HARIRA (G) (S)Spiced Lamb Tomato Soup Lentils VermicelliEgyptEGYPTIAN SHORBATraditional Egyptian Soup ChickenSri LankaJAFFNA ODIYAL KOOL (S)Northern Sri Lankan Seafood SoupTurkeyKESKEK (G) *Beef Lentil Barley Turkish SpicesDUMPLINGSYour choice of steamed or Teppanyaki in Battuta's xo dip Chili Soy(G) Gluten (V) Vegetarian (P) Pork (S) Spicy (N) Nuts*Not included for Dine Around All Inclusive. Supplement applies.Prices are in USD and exclusive of 10% service charge and 12% GST (government tax)Chef reserves the right to modify menu items according to seasonal availability.

BattutaCURRIESIndia DAAIGOSH HALEEM (S)Mutton Dhal Rice Mash Indian Spiced Tomato Chutney15-TANDOORI BUTTER CHICKEN (N)Tandoori Chicken Tomato Curry17-22926-291044-37-37-MalaysiaSEAFOOD CURRY LAKSA (G) (S) (N) *Yellow Curry Coconut Soup Mixed Seafood Yellow Noodles EggLebanonYAKHNET BATATASpiced Beef Potato StewMoroccoLAMB KEFTA TAGINE (G) *Lamb Meatballs Tomato-Cumin Sauce Fried Egg Moroccan Flat BreadTHALI (For Two)INDIAN (G) (S) (N)Butter Chicken Gosh Haleem Dhal Vegetable Curry Paneer Tikka Jeera Rice Naan Chutney Cucumber RaitaMALDIVIAN (G) (S)Musama Kukulhu (Chicken Mussamma) Fihunu Mas Kandu Kukulhu (MaldivianStyle Tuna Curry) Banana Curry Maldivian Onion Salad Collard Green LeavesSalad Papadam Coconut Roshi Sweet PotatoSRI LANKAN (S)Tuna Ambulthiyal Brinjol Moju Dhal Steamed Red Rice Different Sambals(G) Gluten (V) Vegetarian (P) Pork (S) Spicy (N) Nuts*Not included for Dine Around All Inclusive. Supplement applies.Prices are in USD and exclusive of 10% service charge and 12% GST (government tax)Chef reserves the right to modify menu items according to seasonal availability.

BattutaVEGETARIANSri Lanka DAAIHATHMALUWA (V) (S)7 Seasonal Vegetable Curry Leaves Coconut Steam Rice10-15-PANEER TIKKA (V)Paneer Cheese Masala Curry17-PANEER SHISH KEBAB (G) (S)Grilled Paneer Cheese Indian Spices17-12-CHICKEN TANDOORI CORIANDER PINEAPPLE RELISH (S)17-BEEF KOFTA KEBAB PITA BREAD GARLIC YOGHURT (G) *249BEEF SEEKH KEBAB CUMIN YOGHURT (G) *259LAMB TIKKA TANDOORI MINT DIP (S) *259PRAWNS GOA TANDOORI YOGHURT CUCUMBER RAITA (S) *2510SEABASS TANDOORI CHILI JAM PISTACHIO ORANGE (S) (N)17-LAMB SEEKH KEBAB MINT CHUTNEY *269MalaysiaVEGETABLE LAKSA (V) (N)Fresh Vegetables Yellow Noodles Yellow Coconut CurryIndiaMoroccoBRAISED FENNEL OKRA (V)Baby Fennel Okra Spiced Tomato SauceTANDOORI / KEBAB(G) Gluten (V) Vegetarian (P) Pork (S) Spicy (N) Nuts*Not included for Dine Around All Inclusive. Supplement applies.Prices are in USD and exclusive of 10% service charge and 12% GST (government tax)Chef reserves the right to modify menu items according to seasonal availability.

BattutaBREADS CHUTNEYS (G)PLAIN NAAN2.5PLAIN KULCHA2.5PLAIN PARATHA2.5BUTTER NAAN3GARLIC NAAN3POL ROTI3MASALA KULCHA3.5PANEER KULCHA3.5Mango Garlic ChutneyBanana Coconut ChutneyTomato Ginger ChutneyTamarind Zaatar ChutneySIDE DISHSTEAMED BASMATI RICE(G) Gluten (V) Vegetarian (P) Pork (S) Spicy (N) Nuts*Not included for Dine Around All Inclusive. Supplement applies.Prices are in USD and exclusive of 10% service charge and 12% GST (government tax)Chef reserves the right to modify menu items according to seasonal availability.2.5

Battuta - KidsSAVORIES SALADSPalestineTABBOULEH SALAD (G)Parsley Burgul Onion Pomegranate Dressing7IndiaINDIAN CHICKPEA SALADBlanched Chickpeas Indian Spiced Yoghurt Grilled Chicken7LebanonLEBANSE SAMBOUSEK (G) (V)Pastry Halloumi Cheese Parsley Roasted Capsicum9SOUPSEgyptEGYPTIAN SHORBATraditional Egyptian Soup Chicken9TurkeyKESKEK (G)Beef Lentil Barley Turkish Spices(G) Gluten (V) Vegetarian (P) Pork (S) Spicy (N) Nuts* Not included for Dine Around All Inclusive. Supplement applies.Prices are in USD and exclusive of 10% service charge and 12% GST (government tax)Chef reserves the right to modify menu items according to seasonal availability.10

Battuta - KidsDUMPLINGSYour choice of steamed or Teppanyaki Plum SauceBASIL CHICKEN (G)5VEGETABLE MELODY (G) (V)5CABBAGE PORK (G) (P)5CHIVES LAMB (G)5GRILLGRILLED CHICKEN BREASTPotato Wedges Spinach7GRILLED REEF FISHPumpkin Mash Grilled Tomato8PANEER SHISH KEBAB (V)Cucumber Raita Fattoush Salad7LAMB MEATBALLSMoroccan Style Tomato Sauce Moroccan Bread(G) Gluten (V) Vegetarian (P) Pork (S) Spicy (N) Nuts*Not included for Dine Around All Inclusive. Supplement applies.Prices are in USD and exclusive of 10% service charge and 12% GST (government tax)Chef reserves the right to modify menu items according to seasonal availability.12

BattutaDESSERTSTRIO ICE CREAM (G)Pistachio Saffron Cinnamon Carmom Tuile9MaldivesGITHEYO BOKIBA (G)Maldivian Rice Flour Ghee Cake Caramelized Onions Mango Vanilla Ice Cream9HUNI HAKURU (G)Steamed Young Coconut Pandan Leaves Jasmine Water Vanilla Ice Cream9IndiaZILEYBI (G)Cinnamon White Chocolate9GULAB JAMUN (G)Deep-Fried Indian Paneer Sugar Syrup11IranBAKLAVA (G) (N)Assorted Nuts honey Vanilla ice Cream8Sri LankaWATALAPPAN (N)Sri Lankan Style Creme Caramel Cashew Nuts13IsraelMAHALABIA (N)Cardamom Infused Milk Pudding Pistachio Ice Cream(G) Gluten (V) Vegetarian (P) Pork (S) Spicy (N) Nuts*Not included for Dine Around All Inclusive. Supplement applies.Prices are in USD and exclusive of 10% service charge and 12% GST (government tax)Chef reserves the right to modify menu items according to seasonal availability.13

Thus, Ibn Battuta’s urge to travel was spurred by going on Hajj and his interest in finding the best teachers and the best libraries, which were then in Alexandria, Cairo, and Damascus. He met many dangers and had numerous adventures along the way. He was attacked by bandits, almost drown