Villamoré

Villamoré is the Mediterranean beach restaurant at Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah, tucked away on the quiet West Crescent. It feels like a coastal summer home, with Breton-style striped sofas and sunbeds outside and plush teal sofas, greenery and floor-to-ceiling windows inside. Spend the day by the 1,200 square metre pool, set among palm trees and temperature-controlled all year, with a swim-up bar for cold drinks. Or claim a lounger on the 250-metre private beach, where the water is calm and shallow. Towels are free, cabanas can be booked, and the AED 250 day pass goes toward food and drinks. The menu is made for sharing, from salmon tartare and duck confit croquetas to squid ink rice, with signature sangrias on the side. Golden hour runs on weekdays from 4pm to 7pm, and evenings turn calm and romantic. Families are welcome, with a shaded kids' pool and free entry for children under 12 on the day pass. The view across to Palm Jumeirah and the Dubai Marina skyline is the star, especially at sunset. Reviewers praise the peaceful setting, fresh seafood and warm, attentive service.