From fancy French cuisine to Asian street food, you’ll be spoiled for choice…
Found at the tip of the Palm Jumeirah, facing Atlantis, The Palm, The Pointe is a new destination by master developer Nakheel, featuring 1.4 million square feet of shopping dining and leisure activities.
Since the grand opening in December, more and more restaurants have opened their doors, turning The Pointe into one of the city’s fullest new foodie destinations.
Here’s a guide to all the brilliant new restaurants you’ll find at The Pointe.
Ena
Yet another new Greek restaurant in Dubai has arrived, this time at new Palm Jumeirah destination, The Pointe. The restaurant, lounge and sprawling al fresco terrace enjoy expansive views over the Arabian Gulf , while on the menu guests can expect a playful menu reminiscent of traditional Greek cooking. Menu highlights include the creamy tarama, almond crusted feta cheese, and lamb chops from the Josper grill.
Ena, The Pointe, 3pm to 1am Sun to Weds, 3pm to 2am Thurs, 1pm to 2am Fri and Sat. Tel: (04) 243 6668. enarestaurant.com
KYO
Formerly found at Golden Mile Galleria Mall, Kyo has moved to The Pointe and is now licensed. Split over two floors and boasting both in and outdoor seating, it’s home to a new Friday brunch which promises to take guests on a journey through Japanese cuisine.
KYO Restaurant, The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah, 12pm to 12am weekdays, 12pm to 1am weekends. Tel: (04) 557 5182. kyorestaurant.com
Palapa
Mexican seafood is what’s in store at Palapa, another recent opening at The Pointe. Offering a cosy, relaxed indoor and outdoor seating and sea views, it’s got a Latin American Hacienda feel, with an array of ceviche, taquitos, quesadillas and signature seafood dishes on the menu designed to remind you of the streets of Mexico.
Palapa, The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah, 12pm to 12am Sunday to Thursday, 12pm to 1am Friday and Saturday. Facebook.com/PalapaThePointe
Hook & Cook
Described as a ‘hub for seafood lovers’, Hook & Cook is found on the ground floor of The Pointe and serves up fresh seafood in nautical-inspired interiors, sea views and shisha every day.
Hook & Cook, The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah, 12pm to 12am Sunday to Wednesday, 12pm to 1am, Thursday to Saturday. Tel: (04) 2443214. hookandcook.ae
Rue Royale
From the mind of two Michelin star Chef Mathieu Viannay, Rue Royale is a chic French eatery at The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah. It’s got a Parisian tea-room feel with an outdoor terrace boasting prime views of Atlantis The Palm. Head down for breakfast and be sure to order the French Toast soaked in vanilla cream.
Rue Royale, The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah, 8am to 12am weekdays, 8am to 1am weekends. Tel: (04) 241 2828. rueroyalerestaurant.com
Seafood Kitchen
The second serving of Seafood Kitchen has opened its doors on The Pointe. As well as serving up an array of fresh European seafood dishes, it runs some brilliant mid-week deals such as an mussels deal on a Tuesday, oyster night on a Wednesday, ladies’ night on a Thursday and a Friday brunch.
Seafood Kitchen, The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah, daily 12pm to 12am. Tel: (054) 3094520. Facebook.com/SeafoodKitchenDXB
Mama Pho
Thai and Vietnamese dishes inspired by age-old recipes are what you’ll find at Mama Pho, the two storey Pan Asian restaurant at The Pointe. With rustic wooden furnishings and a relaxed vibe, it’s a great option for a laid-back midweek or weekend bite when you’re in the mood for some pho.
Mama Pho, The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah, daily 12pm to 12am. Tel: (04) 568 4436. Facebook.com/MamaPhoThePointe
Fat Chow
Follow the red neon lights of the Chinese dragon and you’ll find Fat Chow, a Cantonese restaurant now open for business. Menu highlights include peking duck, Cantonese chicken and chili crab. There’s also a fun, sharing menu featuring classic bites, soups, Dim Sum and Bao, as well.
Fat Chow, The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah, daily 12pm to 12am. Tel: (04) 568 4435. Facebook.com/FatChowDxb
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Fitzroy
This European bistro is the latest waterfront opening at new Palm Jumeirah destination, The Pointe. It’s got both indoor and outdoor seating at its first floor location, and the menu reads like a roll-call of the most popular bistro dishes, that include steak tartare, chicken liver paté, grilled entrecote andd confit duck leg. Lighter bites include gourmet sandwiches and salads, with the menu finished off with an array of desserts such as crème brulée, apple tarte tatin or chocolate fondant.
Fitzroy, The Pointe, Palm Jumeirah, daily 12pm to 12am. Tel: (04) 568 4229. @fitzroydxb.com
Asian District
A modern take on an Asian street food hall, you’ll get an array of Pan-Asian dishes at this huge new eatery. It’s split into the wonderfully named Pad Thai Boulevard, Dumpling Mews, Ramen Route and Pho Lane. Each area is dedicated to serving popular dishes from across China, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam.
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What a great way to end the season…
The Penthouse’s Skyline Thursdays have brought a number of big-name DJ superstars this season, with Eli & Fur, Solardo, Disciples and Wanklemut all spinning over the last few months.
But it’s not over yet, the stunning rooftop spot has announced a major line-up for April, which includes Felix Jaehn, Hannah Wants and Lost Frequencies.
Due to the increasing success of the weekly night, The Penthouse now also offers an evening brunch featureing live cooking stations and unlimited drinks from 9pm to 11pm. Priced at Dhs149 for women and Dhs249 for gents, it’s a great way to warm up for a big night out.
Here’s who you’ll catch spinning this month…
Thursday April 4: Felix Jaehn
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German producer, DJ and song-writer, Felix Jaehn, rose to fame when he remixed OMI’s Cheerleader into the number 1 hit version that we know and love today. He then went on to produce incredible tracks such as Ain’t Nobody, Feel Good and All The Lies. He has also collaborated with Steve Aoki and Adam Lambert on Can’t Go Home, with ALMA on Bonfire and Marc E. Bassy & Gucci Mane on Cool. He will be taking the stage at The Penthouse for the first time with Johannes Hohls on April 4, due to play from midnight until the early hours.
Thursday April 11: Booka Shade
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Berlin-based duo, Booka Shade, will play at The Penthouse’s Skyline Thursdays on April 11. Legends in the European electronic dance music industry, you might recognise the 2005 song Body Language as the bassline was sampled for Jax Jones’ hit You Don’t Know Me. The pair, who have remixed the likes of Depeche Mode, Moby, Hot Since 82 and Kings of Leon, have been making music and playing shows for almost two decades with no signs of slowing down.
Thursday April 18: Hannah Wants
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Iconic Brit-DJ Hannah Wants will return to Dubai to a no-doubt sell-out crowd of loyal fans. The award-winning DJ and producer is best known for her debut single Rhymes with Chris Lorenzo, she has since gone on to launch her own label and is due to release a new record titled When I Think of You soon. She has toured all around the world, remixing some of the biggest songs of the past decade including La Roux, Disclosure and Tough Love.
Thursday April 25: Lost Frequencies
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Not content with only one performance at The Penthouse this year, Lost Frequencies is due to return just two months later for another epic show. The Belgian Are You With Me hit-maker reached number 1 in 18 countries at just 20 years old. He’s since gone on to further his success with remixes of Major Lazer/Justin Bieber/MØ’s Cold Water, Miley Cyrus’ Malibu and LSD’s Thunderclouds as well as his own follow up singles Reality, Beautiful Life, What Is Love and All Or Nothing.
The Penthouse, FIVE Palm Jumeirah, Palm Jumeirah, 9pm to 3am, Thursdays in April. Tel: (052) 900 4868. fivehotelsandresorts.com
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It is impossible to know whether this post at Al-Emirati.com on the victims of the recent Air India disaster is intended to be some appalling attempt at humour or satire, but by every single measure it is absolutely beyond the pale:
Not really. Not only do I not care if the victims "rest in peace" but it seems to me that they are, rather, resting in pieces!
I am of course talking about flight IX 812 from Dubai to Balglapour (or some other hell hole, they're all the same) that recently crashed (click here)
I know I know. Mean, blah blah. The way I see it is as follows. The UAE is (about) 50% Indians, Something that I, and 90% of all other Emaratis see as a bad thing.
This plane, carrying Indians who live and work here, means that 160 indians that clog up the roads, cause accidents, fail code inspections at Indian restaurants, speak like this guy, and are a general drag on the security of the UAE, wont be coming back. That is a very GOOD thing!
I can only pray that this happens every week!
Sadly, we'll probably have 160 new VISAs for 160 new Indians issued in 3 hours... And the authority in charge of this will flaunt that, as if it's a good thing.
Mocking the victims of a plane crash disaster on the grounds of their race and glorying in their tragic deaths is simply inhumane.
In fact, it is evil.
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