Rave Above The Waves At Atlantis, The Palm’s Wavefest Weekender
On November 14th and 15th, Wavehouse, the city’s coolest entertainment destination, is inviting guests for a fun two-day festival with great music, sizzling BBQs and the opportunity to hone their surfing skills
Dubai’s ultimate entertainment destination, Wavehouse at Atlantis, The Palm is bringing a brand-new festival to the city on the eve of Thursday 14th and Friday 15th November, Wavefest. With live music from UAE-based bands Gorgeous George and The Boxtones, families and friends can also indulge in a BBQ for just Dhs100 per person and take advantage of complimentary Surfs Up sessions at the outdoor state-of-the-art wave machine.
On Thursday 14th November Gorgeous George will kick things off at 7.30pm, promising to raise the roof with their honest and raw mixed bag of rock, pop, and top 40 classics. They will be followed by The Boxtones at 10pm, best known for their single ‘Against All Odds’. On Friday 15th November live music will begin at 5:30pm until late.
Festival goers can also get involved with the aquatic action, with free Surf’s Up Wave Rider sessions from 6pm onwards on both days or just chow down on the terrace BBQ for just Dhs100 per person. An a la carte menu will also be available for those who wish to try Wavehouse’s renowned ‘Fitness Freaks’ salads, and popular pizzas – the Middle Eastern pizza with lamb kofta and zaatar is a must-try.
Perfect for friends and families alike– the event will also include face painting to help younger guests get into the party spirit. Then again, with so much going on, they won’t know where to start. This is one festival guaranteed to make waves; be sure to book in advance.
Date: 14th and 15th November 2019
Time: Live music starts at 7.30pm on Thursday and 5.30pm on Friday
Complimentary Surf’s Up Wave Rider sessions start at 6pm
Price: BBQ costs AED100 p/p (without drinks)
A la carte menu also available
Reservations: Call +971 4 426 2626 or visit atlantisthepalm.com/wavehouse
About Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai
Atlantis, The Palm is the first entertainment resort destination in the region and located at the centre of the crescent of The Palm in Dubai. Opened in September 2008, the unique ocean-themed resort features a variety of marine and entertainment attractions, as well as 17 hectares of waterscape amusement at Aquaventure Waterpark, all within a 46-hectare site. It is home to one of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world, with over 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays including The Lost Chambers Aquarium, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis. Aquaventure features 18 million litres of fresh water used to power thrilling waterslides, a 2.3-kilometer river ride with tidal waves and pools, water rapids and white-water chargers. Dolphin Bay, the unparalleled dolphin conservation and education habitat, and Sea Lion Point were created to provide guests a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn more about one of nature’s most friendly mammals. Atlantis, The Palm is also known as the culinary destination in the region with a collection of world-renowned restaurants including Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, Nobu and Ronda Locatelli. The resort boasts an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops as well as extensive meeting and convention facilities.
About Solutions Leisure
The UAE’s most-awarded F&B group and pioneers of the approachable dining, nightlife and entertainment scene, Solutions Leisure, proudly owns and operates seven multi-award-winning brands and nine venues in the Middle East, dominating one of the fiercest and most fast-paced industries in the world. Its current portfolio includes the internationally acclaimed STK JBR and STK Downtown venues, Inner City Zoo, Q43 Dubai, Karma Kafe, Asia Asia, Lock Stock & Barrel Barsha and Lock, Stock & Barrel, and all-new concept, Wavehouse.
Currently employing over 700 passionate F&B rockstars across its nine venues in the UAE, each team member encompasses everything that we stand for, striving to create the moments people live for every single day. A culturally diverse group with a game-changing mindset, our team brings the knowledge, creativity and experience from across over 80 countries to form the UAE’s leader in F&B.
In addition to the venues being recognized for their impact on the Dubai nightlife scene in 2018, the Solutions Leisure group received the extremely heartfelt and gracious time out Dubai 2018 outstanding contribution award; an honour for not only the directors, Paul Evans, Freek Teusink, Spencer Hartwell and Sacha Daniel, but the group’s 700-odd strong team. After just five years in Dubai, they have continued to drive their dreams forward, offering an approachable yet luxury dining and nightlife experience to the emirate, not seen before.
In its most recent announcement, Solutions Leisure revealed its global expansion, moving into Eastern Europe in Q1 of 2019. In partnership with European engineering tycoon, Polimeks, Founders Paul Evans and Freek Teusink have signed three international licensing agreements across Russian cities Moscow and Kazan for both homegrown concepts, Asia Asia and Lock, Stock & Barrel.