Dubai's La Mer beachfront development is the ideal place to while away a day. Situated in Jumeirah 1, the 1.24 million square metres of sprawling timber walkways and beachside promenades are packed with restaurants, bars and ice-cream parlours. It opened in October 2017 and included 130 shops, cafés and restaurants. <a href="https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/gastronomic-treats-galore-at-la-mer-in-dubai-1.682483">We took a walk through in December to see what was on offer</a>. Since January, 25 retail and dining outlets have opened at La Mer. Here’s what’s new on Dubai’s beachfront hub. <a href="https://www.pfchangs.com/menu">PF Chang's</a> - Chinese food the American way<br/> <a href="http://pommedepain.me/">Pomme de Pain</a> – a French deli<br/> <a href="http://www.fiveguys.com/?sc_lang=en-AE">Five Guys</a> - American fast-casual burger restaurant <a href="https://www.texasroadhouse.com/restaurant-locations/dubai-la-mer">Texas Roadhouse</a> – an American style diner<br/> <a href="http://www.alicepizza.ae/location/alice-dubai/">Alice Pizza</a> – A Roman pizzeria<br/> <a href="https://www.kaftan-restaurant.com/">Kaftan</a> - Ottoman and modern Turkish cuisine <br/> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StarsNBarsLaMer/">Stars N Bars</a> – American sports bar <a href="http://www.acaixpress.com/">AçaiXpress</a> – healthy eating dining concept <br/> <a href="http://www.lamerdubai.ae/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/La-Meer-Store-Guide-Flyer-Ver13-1.pdf">Street Style by Gossip</a> - Asian food with an Emirati twist<br/> <a href="http://www.lamerdubai.ae/">Booba</a> - new flavours of bubble tea <a href="http://www.inventing-room.ae/">The Inventing Room</a> – sweets with a difference (think exploding whipped cream) <a href="http://www.lamerdubai.ae/dine/pretzel-world/">Pretzel World</a> – pretzels street food style<br/> <a href="https://rotirollers.com/">Roti Rollers</a> – everything you can imagine in a roti <br/> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheChickeryUAE/">The Chickery</a> - American (new), soul food and southern<br/> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Creptastic/">Creptastic</a> – huge selection of crepe flavours<br/> <a href="http://www.lamerdubai.ae/dine/heik-knafeh-culture/">HEIK Knafeh Culture</a> - an unconventional take on knafeh, Middle Eastern dessert. <a href="http://www.lamerdubai.ae/dine/tart-bakery/">Tart Bakery</a> - art of tart<br/> <a href="http://www.vicens.com/en/">Vicens</a> – specialises in nougat <strong>Retail outlets</strong><br/> <a href="https://www.hamacdubai.com/">Hamac</a> – beachwear <br/> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/la_rags_boutique/">LA Rags</a> - California-inspired urban luxury streetwear<br/> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OptiFashionGulf/">Optifashion</a> - designer sunglasses from around the world<br/> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sevenfridayuae/">SevenFriday</a> - a lifestyle brand of watches <br/> <a href="http://www.lamerdubai.ae/">I Love Dubai</a> - souvenirs and gifts<br/> <a href="http://www.lamerdubai.ae/news/now-open-la-mers-store-guide/">Neo-Noir Beauty Care</a> – Ladies' salon<br/> <a href="http://www.lamerdubai.ae/play/little-world-discovery-centre/">Little World</a> – children's learning and play centre La Mer beach is open from 10am until midnight daily and is located in Jumeirah 1, well after Kite Beach. ___________________ <strong>Read more about La Mer:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/art/the-five-3d-murals-set-to-become-permanent-fixtures-at-dubai-s-la-mer-1.711838">The five 3D murals set to become permanent fixtures at Dubai's La Mer</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/food/fruity-treats-inspired-by-mexican-street-sellers-now-available-at-dubai-s-hola-1.705539">Fruity treats inspired by Mexican street sellers now available at Dubai's Hola</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/gastronomic-treats-galore-at-la-mer-in-dubai-1.682483">Gastronomic treats galore at La Mer in Dubai</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/family/inflatable-playground-hawa-hawa-comes-to-dubai-1.677865">Inflatable playground Hawa Hawa comes to Dubai</a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/food/salt-s-new-location-at-la-mer-in-dubai-offers-exclusive-dishes-and-an-iphone-x-1.691211">Salt’s new location at La Mer in Dubai offers exclusive dishes</a></strong> ___________________
