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who pull their boats up to shore outside the beautiful beachfront
restaurant, Jala.
The entire seafood menu of Jala (‘Fisherman’s Net’) is determined
by the catch of the day, with guests able to choose and discuss the
preparation of their dishes directly with the executive chefs.
Jala, the adjacent Beach Bar and Tepian Laut restaurant are all
a step from the beachfront and the sound of waves gently lapping
against the shore. Barefoot dining is encouraged but especially so
at the sand floored Jala, to heighten ‘all five senses’ during your
dining experience.
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UNUSUAL DESIGN. Rejuvenated by The Andaman, I eagerly took

the short trip up the road for a game at one of the most exciting
new golf courses in the world, the Els Club Teluk Datai (Datai
Bay on translation).
The Australian brothers Geoff and Ted Parslow designed the
original course over 20 years ag o and Ernie Els was brought in to
undertake a redevelopment of the layout and the re-naming to
the Els Club Teluk Datai over the past few years.
The most unique feature of the new design is the removal of all
existing bunkers, a decision taken to fight against the high