NEWS BRIEF
News Brief
New 15,000sqft dining destination to open at ICD Brookfield Place in Dubai’s DIFC
A new massive 15,000 square foot dining and entertainment destination is set to come up at the recently opened ICD Brookfield Place in Dubai’s DIF. ICD Brookfield has signed a pre-let agreement with Dubai-based food and
beverage company Bull&Roo Hospitality Investments for the concept. The value of the deal was not disclosed. The new destination, called The Guild, will feature eight different homegrown brands. It is slated to open in 2021.
“We are creating a new dining concept, unlike any other in Dubai, and the team is gearing up to launch an all-encompassing experience,” said Tom Arnel, Managing Director of Bull&Roo. Located in the DIFC, ICD Brookfield Place is a 1.1 million sqft office and retail complex, designed by architects Foster & Partners. The property features four acres of dining, retail and community space including a public area for arts and events along with an exclusive private member’s club, The Arts Club from London. The 53-storey project opened its doors to the public and a first wave of tenants last month, including Julius Baer, Natixis, Latham & Watkins, and Akin Gump. ICD Brookfield is a joint venture partnership between Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) and Brookfield Asset Management. Source: Gulf Business (https://bit.ly/2FImaWA)
World’s Largest Fountain Launched at The Pointe
The Pointe, Dubai’s premier lifestyle and dining destination by Nakheel Malls, launched the world’s largest fountain. ‘The Palm Fountain’, Palm Jumeirah’s latest waterfront attraction, will attempt to break a Guinness World Records™ (GWR) title on Thursday, 22 October during its inaugural launch event, and the public is invited to witness the celebration. Spread over 14,000 sqft of seawater, the fountain’s super shooter will stand tall at 105 metres and come alive with over 3,000 LED lights. The attraction is the only multicoloured fountain in Dubai and is a celebration of Dubai’s resurgence and ambition to aim for the sky. On the launching day, visitors of The Pointe were
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invited to enjoy an entire day of festivities, with all-day events and competitions from The Pointe’s restaurants and, starting at 4pm, an array of live entertainment including multiple DJ sets, dance shows, performers, a magical fireworks show. Omar Khoory, Managing Director, Nakheel Malls, said: “Nakheel Malls is proud to launch The Palm Fountain, a celebration of Dubai’s resilience and building on the expanding portfolio of iconic attractions on Palm Jumeirah. As pioneers of retail and lifestyle destinations in Dubai, the launch of The Palm Fountain is a testament to our commitment to support retailers and push boundaries to provide our customers with unique
experiences. We look forward to the inspiration this will bring customers at The Pointe, residents of Palm Jumeirah, our retailers, tourists, and the wider community”. Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), said: “The Palm Fountain is yet another incredible addition to Dubai’s list of world-famous landmarks and is sure to be a big draw among residents and visitors alike. Its launch further cements the city’s status as a must-visit destination where guests from around the world can experience the best sights and sounds as well as unrivalled retail and tourist spaces. The Pointe’s standing as one of Dubai’s premier dining and leisure destinations has been further elevated with the unveiling of this record-breaking new attraction.” The Palm Fountain will have 20 bespoke shows with five different shows running daily between sunset to midnight (7pm to 12am) while swaying to an array of popular songs including Khaleeji, pop, classic, international and more. Each show will last for three minutes and will be performed every 30 minutes. Here’s the Youtube video. https://bit.ly/3mg9w0w
