TH8 PALM DUBAI BEACH RESORT UNVEILS BAKALIS, DUBAI’S ONLY AUTHENTIC GREEK DINING EXPERIENCE ON PALM JUMEIRAH

Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort, the luxury boutique destination on Palm Jumeirah, unveils its newest culinary gem, Bakalis by ENVY, a Greek-inspired restaurant that brings the soulful beauty of the Aegean to Dubai’s iconic shoreline.

Designed as a toes-in-the-sand dining experience, Bakalis captures the laid-back spirit of coastal Greece, with sunset views, sea breeze, and the scent of grilled seafood wafting through the air. As the resort’s new specialty restaurant, it’s a place where guests can linger over shared plates, sip chilled rosé in carafes, and soak in uninterrupted views of the Dubai skyline and Arabian Gulf.

Bakalis presents a delicious sharing-style menu that celebrates authentic Greek flavors, inviting guests to indulge in a true Mediterranean feast. Begin with an array of traditional cold plates such as tzatziki, fava, dolmades, and marinated anchovies before savoring warm favorites like grilled eggplant with feta, zucchini chips, and grilled squid. For mains, expect beautifully prepared dishes including traditional Moussaka, chicken souvlaki with lemon rice, whole sea bass with grilled vegetables, Gulf prawns, and lamb chops, each crafted with care and made to share. Enhancing the experience are the two magnificent cast-iron grills with open flames, infusing the air with the irresistible aromas of Greek spices and tender meats. And because no Greek meal is complete without something sweet, Bakalis rounds off the experience with indulgent desserts such as Loukoumades, Bougatsa, pistachio baklava, and Greek yogurt with honey and nuts, offering the perfect finish to a vibrant dining journey.

“We wanted Bakalis to embody the essence of Greece, its flavors, warmth, and spirit of connection,” says Faisal Albaradie, Culinary Director at Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort. “It’s the kind of place where you feel the sand beneath your feet, share a meal under the stars, and let time slow down over good food and great company.”

Additionally, Bakalis was pleased to welcome Chef Ioannis Baxevanis, who joined the opening night to narrate the cultural and culinary traditions that have inspired the menu, offering guests an immersive journey into Greece’s rich gastronomic legacy.

With its romantic beachfront setting, sharing-style dining, and sunset-perfect ambiance, Bakalis is poised to become one of Dubai’s most memorable dining destinations, ideal for date nights, intimate gatherings, and private events alike. Here, every visit feels like a mini escape to the Aegean, where the food, the views, and the spirit of togetherness come together in perfect harmony.