Atlantis Beach Club

On our first evening in Batam, we ventured out to look for a restaurant recommended by a friend of a friend. Unfortunately, we arrived to find the place closed and deserted. It would seem the place was no more in operation. Our taxi driver recommended that we should try ‘Atlantis’, a beach club by the sea. And that’s where we went for dinner on the first night in Batam.

Atlantis beach club and the adjacent Deepsea beach club are two beach clubs that opened in June 2024. So, they are still quite new on the scene. ‘The beach clubs combine leisure with entertainment, offering activities ranging from sports to live music events.’ They are meant to position Batam as a burgeoning entertainment hub in the region: “A boost to the local tourism industry, combining sports, music, and entertainment to create a unique attraction that appeals to a broad audience. This initiative is expected to draw more visitors to the region and contribute to its economic and cultural vitality.”

The Deepsea beach club was a lot busier and more happening. But they had an entry charge which we were reluctant to pay. So, we ended up at the Atlantis beach club. They were rather quiet. There were only two other tables besides our table of seven.

The atmosphere was pleasant enough, and the food was okay. It would be better if there were more lighting so we can see what we ate. It was pricey, no doubt, but expected.

Fried Noodles

Fried rice

Chicken dish

A mix grilled seafood

After dinner at the Atlantis, we went to this open air food place called A2. The place reminded me of the Newton hawker center back home. They were very busy despite it being a weekday night. It seemed like all the tourists and half the locals in Batam were there. We had a few beers and some light snacks before going back to our hotel nearby.

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