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Regular pub games sit alongside the arcade games and VR experiences. Leslie Pableo / The National
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The bar at Wavehouse at Atlantis The Palm features live bands and DJs three nights a week, a Tuesday ladies' night, daily happy hour, arcade games and live sports screenings. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Outside, it's more of a rustic beach bar, while inside the vibe is more industrial gastropub. Leslie Pableo / The National
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The family terrace is open day and night, and you can watch surfers try out the Wave Rider from here. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Overall, the decor is decidedly nostalgic. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Looking out at the terrace from the bar area. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Private booths are dotted around the restaurant, across two floors that overlook the bar and restaurant, and bowling alley. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Grab a booth in the restaurant. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Test the Wave Rider, an outdoor surfing experience, and work up an appetite before dinner. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Wavehouse features a four-lane ten-pin bowling alley that's open noon to 1am every day. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Lanes can be hired from Dh360 per hour (maximum six guests) or Dh60 per person per game (walk-in only). Shoes are included, while socks can be bought for an extra cost. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Wavehouse Bowling is a licensed area. Leslie Pableo / The National
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This virgin pina colada is presented in a fresh pineapple and served with a non-plastic straw. Leslie Pableo / The National
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The menu features a mix of international favourites that conjure a sense of nostalgia - like this fish finger sandwich with chips. Leslie Pableo / The National
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They haven't forgotten the perennial avocado on toast. This tasty dish comes topped with tuna, too. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Levels Gaming area is open to all ages, with packages starting from Dh200. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Fifty games are set over two floors in Levels Gaming, which also includes the world's largest Pac Man and the first three-axis rotation simulator 'Stereo VR'. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Gamers can also enjoy the dedicated Xbox playing zone, featuring the famed ‘Fortnite’, and a multi-function party/kids’ room. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Win tickets and then prizes at Levels gaming. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Regular pub games sit alongside the arcade games and VR experiences. Leslie Pableo / The National
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The bar at Wavehouse at Atlantis The Palm features live bands and DJs three nights a week, a Tuesday ladies' night, daily happy hour, arcade games and live sports screenings. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Outside, it's more of a rustic beach bar, while inside the vibe is more industrial gastropub. Leslie Pableo / The National
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The family terrace is open day and night, and you can watch surfers try out the Wave Rider from here. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Overall, the decor is decidedly nostalgic. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Looking out at the terrace from the bar area. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Private booths are dotted around the restaurant, across two floors that overlook the bar and restaurant, and bowling alley. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Grab a booth in the restaurant. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Test the Wave Rider, an outdoor surfing experience, and work up an appetite before dinner. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Wavehouse features a four-lane ten-pin bowling alley that's open noon to 1am every day. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Lanes can be hired from Dh360 per hour (maximum six guests) or Dh60 per person per game (walk-in only). Shoes are included, while socks can be bought for an extra cost. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Wavehouse Bowling is a licensed area. Leslie Pableo / The National
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This virgin pina colada is presented in a fresh pineapple and served with a non-plastic straw. Leslie Pableo / The National
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The menu features a mix of international favourites that conjure a sense of nostalgia - like this fish finger sandwich with chips. Leslie Pableo / The National
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They haven't forgotten the perennial avocado on toast. This tasty dish comes topped with tuna, too. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Levels Gaming area is open to all ages, with packages starting from Dh200. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Fifty games are set over two floors in Levels Gaming, which also includes the world's largest Pac Man and the first three-axis rotation simulator 'Stereo VR'. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Gamers can also enjoy the dedicated Xbox playing zone, featuring the famed ‘Fortnite’, and a multi-function party/kids’ room. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Win tickets and then prizes at Levels gaming. Leslie Pableo / The National
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Regular pub games sit alongside the arcade games and VR experiences. Leslie Pableo / The National
Exclusive preview: Wavehouse at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
We check out the new entertainment complex before its February 1 opening
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Katy Gillett
01 August, 2019
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