Wholesome food and caring for the community: The Locale opens at Andaz Dubai The Palm

The Locale, Dubai’s newest neighbourhood eatery, has opened its doors to warmly welcome Palm residents and guests to experience an exceptional menu of international dishes using the very best in locally sourced produce and personalized hospitality focused on wellbeing and community. Nestled in the heart of the Palm Jumeirah at Dubai’s first Andaz branded hotel, The Locale is a fresh and diverse breath of healthy and sustainable air, which will add new life to the city’s restaurant scene. 

Emphasizing the unity between the local heritage and the country’s openness to diversity, The Locale is designed to reflect the amalgamation of cultures and communities that make up the UAE’s identity. A dining destination where the best of Dubai and its culinary treasures excite both the spirit and soul, set amidst a contemporary and creative neighbourhood setting. 

A fully licensed destination buzzing with the energy of a modern-day food market showcasing the very best homegrown produce, both guests and local residents are treated to an array of favourites from hidden gems from around the city, attentively and thoughtfully prepared to awaken memories of the regions historic past and its enlightened future. 

Interaction with the chefs and a family-style sharing concept are at the core of The Locale’s ethos, ensuring a borderless and easy-going atmosphere that is welcoming and casual. Championing seasonal ingredients from selected local suppliers and regional providers, The Locale menu is a simple but thoughtful journey into the process of offering the finest choice of locally sourced fresh and organic produce, building genuine experiences with character and an honest sense of place. 

What’s On The Menu? 
Health and well-being set the culinary tone during The Locale’s expansive breakfast offering, with freshly pressed fruit and vegetables invigorated with locally inspired ingredients such as cinnamon, saffron, dates and camel milk, as well as familiar favourites including green leaves, berries, nuts, ginger, avocado and more, to produce a refreshing concoction of mixed beverages. Freshly baked bread and pastries are prepared daily alongside eggs and other hearty breakfast favourites, that are made to order with an unlimited array of fresh seasonal ingredients, juices and superfood shooters all produced to ensure to start the day off with a smile. 

Lunch expands on the theme of nutritious and wholesome home cooking, with a menu focused on homemade lemonades, flavorful iced teas and daytime cocktails. Daily specials headline a hearty offering of fine mezzeh and superfood salads, with main courses from the Western and Asian food stations proudly presenting the spectrum of authentic flavours reflected in Dubai’s diaspora of communities. 

As daylight draws to a close, dinner at The Locale provides a feast for flavours from around the world, representing the true melting pot of familiar scents, spices, sounds and sights synonymous with the gastronomic hub of Dubai. Recognizable classics, whether savoury or sweet, are recreated with The Locales own twist, using innovative and moderns techniques to bring a city full of edible delights and homegrown favourites under one roof. 

Signatures of the house include the dynamic Power Protein Salad made with organic quinoa, edamame, almonds, kidney beans, roasted chickpeas and chipotle lime dressing. The Avocado Hummus Bil Rubiyan and Al Maida Olive Oil is a modern twist on an old favourite, while other highlights include Chef Gani’s Home Style Cooked Chicken Curry with jasmine rice, the Garlic & Herbs Marinated Lamb Chop, locally caught Prawn Malay Curry served with Coconut Rice and for the fish lovers, roasted freshly caught Orange Spotted Trevally and roasted local Baby Marrow served with Dukkha spices and tahini. 

El Boutique and the Gourmet Café Corner 
The local flavours go beyond the culinary with the new concept store ‘El Boutique’, a charming retail space within The Locale offering renowned as well as up and coming designers and artisans the space to display their creations. As well as clothing, accessories, furniture, contemporary art, and home décor, El Boutique will also honor local entrepreneurs by offering a selection of culturally handcrafted food specialities from home-based businesses, on display to grab and go. 

For those who wish to shop the collection or just stop by, the Gourmet Cafe Corner alongside El Boutique is the perfect place to quickly grab a drink or bite while spending quality time browsing the latest cache of locally inspired products. 

Curated to attract fanatics of fashion, art and culture, El Boutique will bring together the most artistic of minds with a specific focus on Arabic and Middle Eastern culture. From funky and daring designs to classic and meticulously crafted pieces, there is something for everyone to be able to take a piece of their adventure home. 

The Locale is open for everyone. Listening, caring and creating special moments that will resonate with its local residents and International guests, proving to the Dubai community that everybody needs good neighbours.