Nomads is an exclusive and modern restaurant located in Central Amsterdam which is sure to give you a taste of Arabian opulence and luxury. The restaurant is located on the main road but cleverly hidden behind innocuous silver doors, once opened and up the darkened stairs you enter a totally different world and can be forgiven if you forget your in the Netherlands...
The interior is sublime, the dim-lighting enhances the rich colours and traditional features (which I'm told were specially designed for Nomads and hand made). As you recline on original Egyptian Kelim (sofas) listening to Arab music, a waitress comes with a gold pouring pot filled with rose water to wash your hands....it was precisely that moment I realised I should have been a Princess by birth (or marriage) because I could really get used to this.
The menu is put together and made by Lebanese Chef Ali Balout, it consists of a selection of Middle-Eastern mezzes (hot and cold) served with Lebanese and Iraqi bread. The portions are ridiculously small when you compare it to traditional Arab portions so i advise you don't go hungry!
As for the entertainment...a belly dancer comes in every half hour for a small session from 8pm onwards. Its a novelty that i found quite charming but perhaps not advisable to go with your conservative dad.
However despite all their efforts for Arab orginality its such a shame the belly dancer looked Polish, but hey its a recession she's probably cheaper.
Heres a picture judge for yourself!
