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Shibuya toast, available to order from both dining venues.
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Brass Monkey is a new dining and entertainment destination on Bluewaters Island, Dubai. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
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The two-storey space features a number of games and dining venues, as well as a bowling alley.
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The interiors have a retro vibe, with exposed brick walls and neon lighting.
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There is a raised platform on the ground floor for live entertainment.
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Guests will be able to play pool, snooker or enjoy arcade games.
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From 'Pac-Man' to 'Mortal Kombat', the venue gives guests a blast from the past.
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The DJ booth, located on the upper floor of Brass Monkey.
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With 12 lanes, the bowling alley takes pride of place on the ground floor of the venue.
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Brass Monkey packs in the entertainment.
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It is also home to virtual reality racing games.
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On the upper floor, a temporary tattoo booth overlooks the bowling alley.
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Brass Monkey is also home to two dining venues - Americana on the ground floor and Bushido on the upper floor.
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Americana is a casual restaurant located near the bowling alley.
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Bushido is a more upscale dining venue that serves Japanese food.
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Bushido has booths overlooking the bowling alley.
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Sliders from Americana.
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A vegan mushroom pizza from Americana.
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Brass Monkey Signature Chicken, a main from Bushido.
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Grilled prawns from Bushido.
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The '80s banana split, available to order from both dining venues.
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Shibuya toast, available to order from both dining venues.
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Brass Monkey is a new dining and entertainment destination on Bluewaters Island, Dubai. All photos by Pawan Singh / The National
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The two-storey space features a number of games and dining venues, as well as a bowling alley.
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The interiors have a retro vibe, with exposed brick walls and neon lighting.
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There is a raised platform on the ground floor for live entertainment.
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Guests will be able to play pool, snooker or enjoy arcade games.
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From 'Pac-Man' to 'Mortal Kombat', the venue gives guests a blast from the past.
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The DJ booth, located on the upper floor of Brass Monkey.
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With 12 lanes, the bowling alley takes pride of place on the ground floor of the venue.
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Brass Monkey packs in the entertainment.
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It is also home to virtual reality racing games.
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On the upper floor, a temporary tattoo booth overlooks the bowling alley.
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Brass Monkey is also home to two dining venues - Americana on the ground floor and Bushido on the upper floor.
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Americana is a casual restaurant located near the bowling alley.
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Bushido is a more upscale dining venue that serves Japanese food.
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Bushido has booths overlooking the bowling alley.
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Sliders from Americana.
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A vegan mushroom pizza from Americana.
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Brass Monkey Signature Chicken, a main from Bushido.
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Grilled prawns from Bushido.
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The '80s banana split, available to order from both dining venues.
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Shibuya toast, available to order from both dining venues.
Brass Monkey: Dubai’s newest entertainment hub features bowling lanes, arcade games and more
The hang-out is set to open on Bluewaters Island on October 1
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Janice Rodrigues
28 September, 2020
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