Select venues paused
Atlantis said, “We continue to review our operations in line with guest demand, and as part of this approach, a select number of venues have been temporarily paused.”
The venues currently not operating include La Mar by Gastón Acurio, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Cloud 22, Ling Ling at Atlantis The Royal, as well as Ossiano, Hakkasan and Brasserie Frantzén at Atlantis The Palm.
The decision forms part of a broader operational reset aimed at refining the destination’s dining mix and aligning capacity with demand patterns.
Focus on refining the offering
Atlantis indicated that the pause is also being used to enhance its food and beverage portfolio, with upgrades planned across concepts and venues.
The operator said, “This period also provides an opportunity to further refine and elevate our offering, including the development of new menus, existing concepts, activations across the destination, and refurbishment of select venues, including Cloud 22.”
The approach reflects a focus on refreshing experiences across the destination before reintroducing the venues at a later stage.
Strong demand across open venues
While several outlets are paused, Atlantis said its wider offering continues to operate normally, with strong footfall across open restaurants.
The operator said, “Our priority remains delivering the highest standard of experience across our key restaurants, many of which continue to welcome both residents and visitors.”
Open venues including CARBONE Dubai, estiatorio Milos, Nobu by the Beach and Gastronomy at Atlantis The Royal, along with Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, Wavehouse, Nobu Dubai and FZN by Björn Frantzén at Atlantis The Palm, continue to attract guests.
Reopening tied to demand
Atlantis said timelines for reopening the paused venues will be determined based on demand and market conditions.
The operator added that the venues will return with refreshed concepts and updated experiences once conditions support stronger footfall.
The move reflects a broader trend within Dubai’s hospitality sector, where operators are adjusting offerings and capacity in response to changing demand patterns while continuing to invest in upgrades and guest experience.
Nivetha Dayanand is Assistant Business Editor at Gulf News, where she spends her days unpacking money, markets, aviation, and the big shifts shaping life in the Gulf. Before returning to Gulf News, she launched Finance Middle East, complete with a podcast and video series.
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