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Dinings: Japanese Tapas Restaurant
Located on the glittering rooftop of The Norman hotel in Tel Aviv, Dinings, the internationally acclaimed Japanese tapas restaurant offers a world-class dining experience, with a unique menu that fuses Izakaya styled dining (essentially Japanese tapas) with modern European cooking techniques and ingredients.
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The new talents behind Alena Restaurant: chefs – Daniel Zur and Omer Shadmi.
The Tel Aviv culinary world is taking notice of these two young and innovative chefs, who together, bring to Alena a variety of flavors and techniques unique to their background and culinary journey.
At the excellent Alena restaurant in The Norman hotel in Tel Aviv, Omer Shadmi and Daniel Zur have created a contemporary, all day menu, rich in the flavours of the Galil and a variety of exciting and classic dishes to suit all tastes.
Together, they have forged a unique vision for the restaurant. Alena restaurant itself stands apart from the crowd, not least because it is one of the only high end restaurants in Tel Aviv that is steered by not one, but two highly talented, trained and creatively driven chefs.
Read more read more about Meet Alena's New ChefsThe Library Bar - Summer Mix 2021
The warm sunny weather of late summer screams out for a chilled and expertly mixed cocktail. In The Library Bar, located inside The Norman hotel in Tel Aviv, the exclusive cocktail list of summer 2021 awaits you, with an air of elegance. Whether you are enjoying an al fresco lunch with family on the terrace or are on a romantic date in the evening. The Library Bar’s drinks are unique , created by expert mixologists and served with a smile.
Read more read more about The Library Bar - Summer Mix 2021The Norman - An Enchanting Collection
Tel Aviv is characterized by an eclectic variety of international architectural styles, world renowned art galleries, entertainment venues and a spectacular number of hotels a few of which have drawn attention from across the world.
Boutique Hotel in Tel Aviv
Small hotels in Tel Aviv are becoming increasingly popular. But when it comes to boutique hotels, The Norman hotel is the first boutique hotel in Tel Aviv that represents the core elements of what it truly means to be a boutique hotel; a historic building; a strong design ethos; and exceptional, personalized service delivery.
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Taking a time out for yourself is always important, especially when you live in the Center of Israel. The combination of the lights, the noise and the hectic rush make it a necessity to take a short break, and enjoy a pampering massage or spa in Tel Aviv. A spa day, alone or with a friend, will provide you with peace of mind, relax your muscles and your brain, and allow you to pause all your thoughts and tasks.
Read more read more about The Norman SpaA True Culinary Experience At The Norman
What else can be said about the fascinating city of Tel Aviv? History, culture, diversity, and of course – the food, all create a beautiful blend. Tel Aviv restaurants and event venues considered the center of luxury in Israel. The wide range of style, influences, and worldwide culinary delights assures that each individual will find a place for him.
Read more read more about A True Culinary Experience At The NormanA Cocktail bar Like No Other
You know that feeling you get when you just need a drink? It can happen after a day of business meetings, crunching numbers or meeting new people. Tel Aviv, the center of business and love in Israel, creates many opportunities for grabbing a drink or enjoying a cocktail.
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Tel Aviv, well-known as “the city that never sleeps”, is one of Israel’s most culturally diverse cities. With prominent high-tech and media startups sprinkled throughout its lively and exciting scene, it’s also business men and women along with tourists who greet our shores.
Read more read more about Staying In The Tel-AvivThe Norman spa - Luxurious Pampering
What’s the common factor between a romantic vacation, a long business day, or a fancy bachelorette party? A luxurious spa outing! The spa has long gone from being a “rich-only” hangout to a common place for relaxation.
Read more read more about The Norman spa - Luxurious PamperingThe Norman Hotel - Traveler's Coice
Tel-Aviv, the capital of Israeli hi-tech, and the ultimate vacation and recreation spot in Israel. Tel Aviv has a bit of everything – history, beaches, sun and even an UNESCO heritage site.
Read more read more about The Norman Hotel - Traveler's CoiceFresh Start - Best Breakfast In The City
Breakfast is perhaps the most positively referred to meal of the day. Studies have shown that a balanced breakfast can affect the thought processes and overall feeling throughout the day. Businessmen, couples on vacation and tourists will find that a proper breakfast will fuel their buy day ahead.
Read more read more about Fresh Start - Best Breakfast In The CityLuxury Boutique Hotel
When going on a business trip or a romantic vacation, people often want that special and personal touch that will give them the experience of a lifetime. That is exactly where boutique hotels come in to the picture
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Israel – a place where old world charm, religion, culture and history uniquely blends with the new world and hi-tech innovation. With an endless list of places to visit and things to do -it’s no wonder that Israel is one of the most visited countries in the Middle East.
Read more read more about Supreme Experience At The NormanRelax Yourself - The Norman Hotel & Spa
In recent years, the increased attention to wellness has caused a rise in short-lived spa breaks. “Work hard and play hard” could almost be the mantra of the age. Celebrate everyone and everything, and we couldn’t agree more.
Which means, there are a plethora of reasons why you deserve a mini vacation. And you do! Your loved one deserves it. You are both owed a necessary break from the grind. A pause from the hectic and a change of atmosphere.
Read more read more about Relax Yourself - The Norman Hotel & SpaPositive Vibes At The Library Bar
Tel Aviv is the city that pulses whatever the hour. Tel Aviv is also the sort of city that doesn’t have any rules, rules in the sense of what time you should take lunch, how you should get there and whereabouts you should have your next meeting.
Cafe’s, restaurants, boulevards and squares are one man’s leisure spot and another man’s office.
The Norman hotel is similar.
Dinings: Traditional Japanese Restaurant
Israel has always been a country with a diverse culinary palette. The breadth of immigrants from all over the world has created a unique and irresistible Israeli menu.
However, the Asian food market – a major culinary genre – was almost nonexistent until just a few years ago. With most citizens and visitors to Israel harking from the Middle East, Africa, Europe and America, the cuisine has largely reflected the same patchwork, and Asian food fell under the radar.
5 Things to Keep In Mind
Where to stay when in Tel Aviv?
In line with the leading suggestions of the travel guides and lifestyle magazines, or on a quest of a more personal nature – you’ve selected Tel Aviv as your next destination!
Tel Aviv is a heady mix of history alongside the contemporary, the beach alongside the urban, and a breadth of things to do and see in such incredibly close proximity. But no holiday is complete without the perfect place to rest your head and the number of hotels dotted throughout this bustling city is enough to cater to the widest range of styles and tastes.
While the offering is huge, there are only a mere handful that tick all the customary boxes of a perfect holiday.
Read more read more about 5 Things to Keep In MindAward Winning Wine List At The Norman
“Where there is no wine there is no love” – Euripides.
Think wine. Think a multitude of scenarios and flavours.
Wine has been used for centuries in a host of ceremonies from the religious and the devout to the simply social. With flavours and notes as wide and wondrous as the world, The Library Bar located at The Norman Hotel is proud to be the owners of The Best Wine List in Israel for 2 years running.
Read more read more about Award Winning Wine List At The NormanIsraeli Beer
A chilled glass of beer on a hot summers day – the stuff of sweltering dreams.
With a scorching climate and fervent artisanal industry, it’s no surprise that Israel has become home to a staggeringly wide selection of breweries.
Most Israeli beer breweries started off modestly, in a family kitchen or rural outhouse, and only after gaining the attention of relatives and neighbours, expanded into community, before hitting remote corners of the international boutique stage.
Each boutique beer brewery boasts a distinct flavour and aroma, reminiscent of the owner’s heritage and traditions.
Read more read more about Israeli BeerVolunteering in Israel
People of all ages are often driven by the desire to help others, and there are many volunteering opportunities to be found all over the world.
Read more read more about Volunteering in IsraelBest Time to Visit Israel
Israel has long been a magnet for tourists from around the world. Its rich history, ancient and modern, delicious gastronomy and diverse offering has, in recent years, seen Israel’s tourism industry flourish.
Read more read more about Best Time to Visit IsraelEurovision 2019 TA
The Eurovision Song Contest started in 1956 and is hosted every year in a different country. The contest has featured performers from 52 countries since the competition began competing against each other for TV audience votes, with points awarded over live video link from delegations in all the participating countries at the end of the competition.
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Jerusalem, known to many as “Center of the World”, is especially important to 3 major and dominant religions – Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Jerusalem is dotted with tourism spots, and combines a variety of styles, cultures and uplifting experiences. Jerusalem is capitol of the ancient Israel, and of the modern State of Israel
Read more read more about TLV to JerusalemSurfing in TLV
Among the plethora of sports and activities you can take up on the beach and in the sea, surfing has to be one of the most accessible and romantic.Suitable for all ages, lovers of the sport describe surfing as liberating and exciting shooting it from refreshing sport to addictive hobby pretty fast.
Read more read more about Surfing in TLVEscape rooms in TLV
An Escape Room is a physical adventure game where players have to use their wits to solve a number of clues and tasks and identify the hints in order to complete the mystery.
Read more read more about Escape rooms in TLVWhat to wear
The Israeli fashion market is heavily inspired by trends from around the world, and often incorporates military elements and materials suitable for scorching weather. At the moment, there is no leading fashion trend in Israel, and day-to-day fashion is influenced, as in most countries, by famous celebrities who set the tone.
Read more read more about What to wearIsrael's Top 5 Secrets For Tourists
Congratulations! You finally booked your tickets to Israel, and are looking forward to the magical vacation which awaits you. We decided to collect the 5 most important things you should know when visiting Israel, to ease your preparations.
Read more read more about Israel's Top 5 Secrets For TouristsThe Norman Hotel Bulletin
The Norman hotel in Tel Aviv, inspired by its namesake – Norman Lourie, is a hotel that veberates with the history of Tel Aviv as well as that of the Lourie family.
Read more read more about The Norman Hotel BulletinArt and Culture in Tel Aviv
The well-recognized much talked about cultural scene of Tel Aviv is thriving in all corners, across all mediums from the eclectic art & design industries, culinary and hospitality offerings, music and performance art.
Read more read more about Art and Culture in Tel AvivFAQ: General Information
Reception hours, late check-out, parking, Wifi – many questions occupy us before our arrival at the hotel we have chosen. We’ve gathered a variety of general questions that will help you prepare for your vacation!
Read more read more about FAQ: General InformationGo Vegan!
As so many young people nowadays are opting for a vegan lifestyle, Tel Aviv, being renowned as a progressive city has accommodated Vegan tourism and has a large community of local Vegans living in the city.
Read more read more about Go Vegan!Honeymoon In Israel
Marriage can’t always be a honeymoon, but the honeymoon should always be unforgettable. Every couple has a different theme for their honeymoon, but undoubtedly, be it adventure or lazy luxury – romance is top of the agenda every time.
Read more read more about Honeymoon In IsraelChurches in Jaffa
The city of Tel Aviv, founded in 1909 as ‘Ahuzat HaBayit’, is located on the sunny Mediterranean shores, and is the second largest city in Israel. Locally, it is considered to be one of the most influential cities when it comes to both social and cultural matters,
Read more read more about Churches in JaffaTwin Cities
The concept of Twin Towns or Twin Cities is an interesting one. Having emerged after WW2, the concept of twinning cities was originally intended to promote
Read more read more about Twin CitiesHorse Riding in Israel
Horseback riding is a fun and unique way to explore a new destination alone, or as a family. Such a diverse terrain means you can explore lush trails overlooking the sea of Galilee, the unforgettable landscape of the Negev Desert or – if you don’t wish to stray too far from the centre of town and The Norman hotel – cantor along beachside cliffs boasting stunning sea views just north of Herzeliya.
Read more read more about Horse Riding in IsraelPicnic In The First Hebrew City
With an abundance of incredible restaurants in Tel Aviv, having a picnic is the last thing on the mind of a tourist. But let’s just say, a day of exploring the city on foot, or with one of the free bikes available for guests at The Norman, a picnic basket (packed by Barak Aharoni) and the cry for freedom from menu’s and noise and the picnic option starts to look a little more attractive.
Read more read more about Picnic In The First Hebrew CityMuseums in Israel's Culture Capital
Often referred to as the Miami of the Middle East, Tel Aviv is more than the beach-party town it’s known for. Tel Aviv is a cultural hotspot that puts other cities in the shade! With over 200 museums nationwide, Israel has the highest number of museums per capita in the world.
So if you like your trips to be more than just sea & sun, you’ve landed in the right place.
Read more read more about Museums in Israel's Culture CapitalChampagne Pop-Up For New Year's Eve!
If the new year ahead is a fresh opportunity to start a new book of 365 pages, then it makes perfect sense that the first page of that book should be a memorable one, setting the theme for the pages that follow.
With Tel Aviv being a city that never needs an excuse to party, the options for those looking to celebrate New Year’s Eve are plentiful. So if you’re looking for a special place to have your last dinner of the year or a place to have your first dance of the year – the options are many.
Read more read more about Champagne Pop-Up For New Year's Eve!Events in Tel Aviv
With increasing speed, Tel Aviv has become internationally recognised as one of the most exciting foodie capitals of the world. With increasing regularity, international publications shine the spotlight on – either the city of Tel Aviv, or one of its growing number of restaurants and acclaimed chefs.
Read more read more about Events in Tel AvivHotel Near The Beach
The weather during an Israeli winter can be erratic to say the least. Often warm, with the occasional downpour or epic thunderstorm, or the sense you’ve experienced a number of weather systems in one single day. Whatever the weather, the beaches are always magical.
Because the coast of Tel Aviv offers a number of unique beaches with their own personality and Tel Aviv is quite small – you don’t need to stay at a beachfront hotel. While the beaches on the promenade may appear to offer the best in terms of location, it’s the hotels situated further east that offer the most in terms of entertainment, historical vibe, local attractions and better hotel properties.
Read more read more about Hotel Near The BeachRecommended Food You Sould Not Miss!
Tel Aviv, recently crowned one of the top 10 culinary destinations in the world boasts a varied cuisine influenced by a range of cultures, countries and international trends. Whether you’re looking for a specific international cuisine, our favorite modern Israeli food or just bar serving up a stunning list of cocktails, Tel Aviv is the ultimate hub.
Read more read more about Recommended Food You Sould Not Miss!The Norman Hotel's Unique Wine Cellar
Israel is home to hundreds of wineries that have captured the attention of the International market in much the same way as the Israeli food scene has, with pleasant surprise.
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