Dine in a cosy bubble – All about The Pods on Bluewaters Island
With thousands of restaurants to choose from, Dubai is truly a foodie’s paradise. The Pods on Bluewaters Island is a fantastic new addition to the luxury dining landscape of the metropolis. Looking over the indigo horizons of JBR beach, these sleek black pods offer a delectable Pan-Asian feast in an intimate, elegant setting. Let’s find out more about this unique dining concept.
ABOUT THE PODS
The picture-perfect Pods restaurant at Bluewaters Island features 22 air-conditioned, glass domes offering a distinctive experience to foodies. These black pods are lined with cushy green sofas surrounding a central table filled with lush foliage.
The best part is that these pods come in varying sizes to accommodate parties both big and small. Here are the types of pods available and their seating capacities:
- The Classic size seats 6 people
- Their VIP pods have the capacity to seat 8 people
- The large party pod accommodates up to 14 people
The Pods restaurant on Bluewaters Island Dubai location is close to Ain Dubai which makes it a great place to visit for anyone in the city. You can enjoy stunning views of the Dubai Skyline whilst enclosed in an air-conditioned glass dome.
Wouldn’t it be something if you can have that delicious food with your own choice of music? Well, you can do exactly that at The Pods Dubai, all you have to do is connect your phone with Bluetooth and voila! And did we mention that you’ll have dedicated serving staff to your pod? Yep, that’s right.
There is also a separate bar area decorated with floral accessories that perfectly matches the botanical theme of the pods. The bar can accommodate up to 30 guests.
ABOUT THE FOOD
The food here is a seriously tasty affair and that’s why the menu features a carefully curated blend of flavours taking inspiration from Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine. Rock lobster with truffle, authentic Japanese sushi and robatayaki grills are some of the drool-worthy items on the menu of this fine-dining eatery. Here are some of the other must-try dishes:
- Korean chicken bao
- Tom yum or tom Kha soup,
- A selection of makis, nigiris and sashimis
- Chinese dim sum
- Gyozas
- Thai green curry
- Burmese khow suey
- Sichuan beef
- Miso ramen
- Laksa
- Pad Thai
Their signature cocktails include Try to Remember, The Future, Closer to Heaven and Little Secret. Those with a sweet tooth can choose from the extensive dessert menu. We recommend their mouthwatering Dio Lava Fondant filled with white chocolate truffle lava and the delicious green tea cake topped with miso ice cream, served with chocolate sauce.
Note that The Pods only offer full dinner services. Guests who want to enjoy tea, coffee or dessert can sit inside their main restaurant area.
THE POD OPENING HOURS
The Pods restaurant is open seven days a week. You can either make a reservation or order a takeaway. The serving hours are as follows:
- Monday to Thursday: 04:00 pm – 01:00 am
- Friday: 04:00 pm – 02:00 am
- Saturday: 01:00 pm – 2:00 am
- Sunday: 01:00 pm – 01:00 am
The restaurant offers a grace period of 15 minutes but if you’re going to be late, we recommend you inform management to avoid inconvenience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE LOCATION OF THE PODS?
The Pods are located at Bluewaters Island near the footbridge crossover from JBR.
IS THERE A MINIMUM SPEND ON THE PODS IN DUBAI?
If you’re going there to have something light such as a coffee or dessert, there’s no spending limit. But to book a pod, a minimum spend limit of AED 250 per person is applicable.
HOW CAN I MAKE A RESERVATION?
You can book online through The Pods Dubai’s official website or call +971-4-453-8994. Please note that due to the high influx of calls, the restaurant recommends online booking.
ARE CHILDREN ALLOWED?
Yes! You can definitely take your little ones with you.
That concludes everything about The Pods restaurant on Bluewaters Island. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city while enjoying a unique private dining experience with your friends or family. And if you want to explore more dining options, here’s our guide to top 10 restaurants on Bluewaters Island.
Apart from providing an ultimate waterfront experience, the island offers a plethora of recreational facilities. If you’re in the district looking for an all-in-one kinda place, Brass Monkey at Bluewaters Island ticks all the right boxes. Adorned with neon lights and graffiti art, it’s a perfect place for a post-work hang out.
(Cover image credit: Visit Dubai website)
