Having dined at the incomparable\u00a0STAY by Yannick Alleno<\/a>, I was more than happy to return to the One & Only The Palm.\u00a0 In our many years in Dubai, we had never ventured to 101<\/a><\/strong>, so I was delighted by an invitation.\u00a0 Not that I needed an further encouragement, but throw in some Roederer\u00a0champagne, and you’ve got a beautiful weekend night in the making.\u00a0 For our visit, we were sampling the special Champagne Menu, featuring a bottle of Roederer, priced at AED700 per person.\u00a0 The meal includes three courses.<\/p>\n

On arrival (remember you’re going ALL the way to the end of the Palm Jumeirah), we bypass the offer of the buggy and, given the cool weather, decide to make the long walk through the property on foot.\u00a0 Located at the further end of the One & Only The Palm, our approach is basically only an option three months of the year (and probably in shorter heels than I was wearing).\u00a0 I’m impressed by the overwater structure — it’s modern and sophisticated without being overly ‘beachy’ or anything approaching ‘shabby chic.’\u00a0 We’re seated alfresco (the layout does well to maximize outdoor spaces), but the interior of the venue is just as lovely.\u00a0 With low lighting, candles, and wait staff dressed in what I would deem ‘spa chic’ the restaurant feels low key, even if the pricing and how people are dressed do not.\u00a0 The staff approach is a bit more ‘hands off’ than I prefer, but if you’re looking for an uninterrupted style visit, then 101 is your place.<\/p>\n

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Lobster Thermidor was a wonderful start to the Champagne menu @oothepalm \u2022 Have you visited 101 Lounge?<\/a><\/p>\n

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