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Explore The Waterfront

EXPLORE THE WATERFRONT

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Located within the ‘Karen triangle’: the intersection between Lang’ata Road, Karen Road and Ngong’ Road, The Waterfront is the newest mall creating a buzz in Nairobi equipped with the new restaurants, supermarkets and an Aqua park! Here are a few things you can look forward to at Waterfront:

MINT LEAF

Mint Leaf’s versatile menu of modern Indian cuisine incorporates authentic ingredients. Their dishes are cooked with exotic spices and complex flavour pairings carefully picked by their expert chefs to give you the authentic taste of India. The cuisine is inspired by the traditional delicacies of regional India that will leave you with a unique experience. Enjoy their bar, traditional curries, rustic modern design, tandoor specialties and great Mocktails and cocktails. Open from 11.30am to 9pm.

THE GRACEFUL

The Graceful has been open for 6 years in other locations and is now the Waterfront Mall. You can expect authentic Chinese cuisine made by their Chinese chefs with a variety of dishes like noodles, dim sum, shanghai juicy steamed buns, golden fried prawns, fried rice and fried fish steak with thousand island sauce. Their menu is diverse and lengthy enough to find something for everyone. Also facing the Aqua park, this homely restaurant allows you to enjoy your food and the view at the same time. The Graceful is open from 11:30am to 10pm.

SAX AND VIOLINS

An iconic lounge located in Karen overlooking a picturesque lake, designed with sophistication around a rich jazz culture and a relaxing atmosphere. This lounge is one of a kind in Nairobi with it’s own mini stage and grand piano that represents their passion for music. Look out for their Happy Hour from 5-8PM from Monday-Thursday, Ladies nights on Wednesdays, Rhumba Jazz nights every Thursday, and Party Nights on Saturdays, all with a breathtaking view overlooking the lake. This beautiful spot also serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and of course, coffee, with a special Jazz for Brunch on Sundays. Once you’re nestled in their patio overlooking the Aquapark, don’t be surprised if your lunch turns into sundowner cocktails over light jazz.

PANAROTTIS

The famous Panarottis is at The Waterfront! Panarottis is an Italian family restaurant with an all-inclusive family dining place dealing with pastas, pizzas as well as some grills ranging from, steaks, ribs, seafood and chicken. They offer both eat in and home deliveries. The restaurant will be the first one in the country and as they say, the proof of the pudding is in the eating so let yourself indulge in this well-known foodie delight.

CJS

CJ’s is a fully-fledged restaurant specializing in delivering a memorable dining experience. They have over 300 carefully selected, mouthwatering menu items from their breakfast, main meals, desserts and beverages. Their upcoming location will have a unique ambience with tasteful décor, designed for your comfort. The rich aroma of freshly ground coffee is the handiwork of their skilled baristas, adept in latte art. This ensures you get a freshly prepared cup of coffee as the beans are roasted on site. They will be opening soon towards end of May and will have a stunning view of the Aqua park from their dining space.

MAJI MAGIC AQUA PARK

Maji Magic is the newest water sports attraction in Nairobi and Africa’s first Aqua Park! Explore the course, scale the obstacles and race against friends and family whilst enjoying seeing everyone get wet and wild. Have a blast with the Aqua park games and paddle boarding sessions with your friends, family or even for team building. Their Aqua Park session are 2000 Ksh and last 1hr. This price includes the rental of your life jacket and wetsuits, as well as a safety briefing before your session. If you’re looking for fun, give Maji Magic a go!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KANIZ SHEIKH

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GAME STORE

A unique supermarket, Game is now open at the Waterfront mall and is equipped with everything you need and even things you never thought you needed.

PAINTBALL FURY

Paintball Fury has a new home at The Waterfront Karen. The charges are 1500/- per person for a session at this adventurous new location. Gather your squad and come over for a mean session of Paintball!

THE FUN FACTORY FOR THE KIDS

Every weekend, in the wide open spaces of The Fun Factory, the kids will build something that will make their weekend magical. It could be a fairy house, a painting, or dream catchers! The Fun Factory is open to children between the ages of 5-11, and takes place from 11AM to 5PM every Saturday and Sunday. Each session is 500 Ksh. Come and visit the Fairy Village activity point next to the park where kids can visit the little houses and even learn how to make them for themselves. Let the kids have fun while you shop!

NATURAL MARKET

The Waterfront Natural Market takes place every Friday, Saturday, and Sundays. TWF Natural Market offers a selection of organic and natural products: honey, spices, fresh juice, essential oils, preserves, German sausages, handicrafts, accessories, and so much more.