World_Traveller_-_March_2019

WEEKENDS

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THE POINTE

Dubai’s latest foodie destination on Palm Jumeirah is upping the ante

with a new wave of hot happenings that are sure to whet the appetite

Hawker hotspot

Immerse yourself in the

sights, tastes and aromas

of Asia’s late-night

markets at the newly-

opened Asian District.

Dubai’s largest Asian food

market, the split-level

hub has eight restaurants,

each with a distinct theme.

Take your pick from the

live cooking stations

offering freshly-made

sushi, noodles, ramen,

teppanyaki, dim sum,

dumplings and more. You'll

chow down to a backing

track of livestock sounds,

motorbikes, car horns

and bicycle bells, with

quirky performers, such as

sumo wrestlers and actors

playing mahjong, bringing

the concept to life.

Star power

Rue Royale is causing a stir

on Dubai’s dining scene,

luring gourmands to taste

fine French cuisine in an

unlicensed setting. It’s the

brainchild of two-Michelin-

star chef Mathieu Viannay,

the culinary mastermind

behind the century-old La

Mère Brazier in Lyon, which

has welcomed numerous

high-profile guests through

its doors. Rue Royale takes

inspiration from its French

sibling, serving a selection

of La Mère Brazier signature

dishes, alongside new

creations that nod to the

culinary heritage of the

Middle East. The best way

to experience it is at the

chef’s table.

Brunch with a view

Seafood fans can soak up the sea air while

chilling to a Balearic Islands soundtrack at the

all-new The View brunch at Seafood Kitchen.

Taking place every Friday from noon to 4pm,

you can taste a delicious array of seafood

specialities while sipping on free-flowing drinks.

Menu highlights include red snapper ceviche,

Spanish seafood paella and a piled-high platter

of clams, mussels, soft-shell crab, prawns and

char-grilled, locally-sourced fish. Yum.

Asian District

Sun King mocktail, Rue Royale

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