After much anticipation, Casea 101 by Yannick Alléno has finally opened its doors at One&Only The Palm, transporting the spirit of the Riviera to the resort’s waterfront. Drawing on Italian culinary traditions and the relaxed character of the French Riviera, the restaurant centres on seafood, generous dishes for sharing, and the pleasure of spending time around the table, with marina views, cocktails, and music shaping an atmosphere that evolves naturally from leisurely lunches into lively evenings.
Seafood and shellfish sit at the heart of the menu, with Mediterranean ingredients and Italian influences informing a selection made for sharing. Begin with oysters, seafood towers, and crudos before moving on to seasonal catches cooked over fire and pizzas prepared in the open kitchen. Fresh produce and straightforward preparations keep the focus on flavour, while the generous format means ordering for the table and letting the meal unfold at its own pace.
The restaurant extends the longstanding creative relationship between Yannick Alléno and One&Only The Palm, which began with STAY by Yannick Alléno. While STAY is rooted in contemporary French gastronomy, Casea 101 by Yannick Alléno takes a more relaxed, social approach, with its Mediterranean menu and waterfront setting creating a distinct identity within the resort’s culinary offering.
Mediterranean dining with a view of the marina
The setting plays an integral role in the experience. Pavilion-like forms, soft architectural curves, warm wood, and layered natural textures give the interiors a contemporary Mediterranean character, while the open kitchen keeps the preparation of each dish in view. A shaded overwater terrace extends the restaurant towards the marina, and a central indoor-outdoor bar provides a natural focal point.
The menu follows the same generous spirit. Seafood towers and crudos offer a fresh start to the meal, while the seasonal catch, cooked over fire, gives the kitchen a more elemental expression of Mediterranean cooking. Pizzas emerge from the open kitchen, adding another option for the table, and the emphasis on sharing makes it easy to build a meal around different dishes. The result is a dining experience shaped by the ingredients, the company, and the setting, without the formality of a traditional fine-dining restaurant.
From long lunches to evenings by the sea
At Casea 101, lunch has a habit of running late. The waterfront provides a backdrop for a leisurely meal, with another plate or bottle giving guests a reason to stay a little longer. As the light softens over the marina, the focus shifts towards aperitivo and cocktails, creating a natural pause between the day and the evening.
As sunset gives way to night, music and the energy of the bar take on a greater role in the atmosphere. Dinner continues against the lights of the marina, with the restaurant retaining its social character. This progression gives Casea 101 a rhythm of its own, suited to everything from a relaxed lunch with friends to a spontaneous evening that begins with a drink and develops into dinner.
Now open at One&Only The Palm, Casea 101 by Yannick Alléno offers a new way to experience the resort’s waterfront, with Mediterranean cooking, a welcoming bar and the marina at its heart. Here, guests can settle in, share a few dishes, and enjoy the changing atmosphere beside the sea.
Casea 101 at a glance
- Location: One&Only The Palm, Dubai
- Opening hours: Daily, 12:30pm to 10:30pm (last dinner seating)
Booking
- Reservations: Book online
- Telephone: +971 4 440 1010
