36 _What’s On_07.2019Wavehouse
The new Wavehouse at
Atlantis, The Palm is a fine
place for a game of tenpins.
The money and effort they
invested to elevate the place to
entertainment centre level is
evident; there’s an enormous
bar, a ping-pong area, multi-
level arcade games, and soft
play area for children – and
that’s just inside. Outside
there’s more seating, and a
massive wave machine. On
a recent visit, the lanes were
packed with enthusiastic
bowlers.
a Atlantis, The Palm, from
Dhs60 per person. Tel: (04)
- atlantisthepalm.com
The 44, at Westin Al Habtoor City
Fancy a game at the world’s highest bowling
alley? You’re in the right spot. Located within an
American-style sports bar, you’ll find a double-
lane alley complete with pool and pinball tables.
A weekly ladies’ night on Tuesdays keeps the lively
vibe going throughout the week. It comes with a
minimum spend of Dhs300 per group on food and
drink up until 7.30pm, and Dhs600 from 7.30pm
until 2am Saturday to Wednesday. On Thursday
and Friday, expect to pay Dhs80 per person
per game.
a The 44, The Westin, Al Habtoor City, daily
noon to 2am. Dhs300 minimum spend. Tel: (054)
- facebook/The44Dubai
DUBAI
INTERNATIONAL
BOWLING CENTER
The Daddy of Dubai’s bowling
centres, DIBC opened way back
in 2001 and attracts both the
seasoned bowlers and weekend
enthusiasts with its leagues, parties
and long opening hours. It’s got
a whopping 36 lanes, which host
nearly 2,000 players every week.
You’ll also find a bowling pro
shop inside in case you fancy your
own kit.
a Shabab Club, Al Mamzar,
Deira, daily 9am to 1am, from Dhs
15 per game. Tel: (04) 2969222.
dubaibowlingcentre.comBOWLINGFUN FACT
The earliest known forms of bowling date back to ancient
Egypt where wall drawings on a royal tomb depicted bowling.FUN FACT
In 1366,
English King
Edward the
III banned
bowling in
order to
prevent his
troops being
distracted
from archery
practice.