Dubai, 28 March 2021: In celebration of this year’s Dubai Food Festival, Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts will be spotlighting the incredible calibre of its dining portfolio and Michelin background chefs, with culinary experiences that will make mouths water and tastebuds sing.

Offering a window into Jumeirah’s exceptional dining collection, its menu of immersive limited-time events is a culinary showcase perfectly befitting of Dubai’s position as a global food destination, rich in diverse, authentic, and delicious cuisine.

The jewel in its Dubai Food Festival crown is a 4-Hands Dinner with Chef Cristian Goya and Chef Akmal Anuar. This exclusive, one-night collaboration between two of Dubai’s most exciting chefs will take place at KAYTO, Jumeirah’s effortlessly cool Nikkei restaurant at Jumeirah Al Naseem. Head Chef Cristian Goya will be joined by Chef Akmal Anuar of White Rice Co. for an exclusive Peruvian-Japanese ten-course menu, where guests can enjoy true gastronomic magic as these two masters come together to showcase the very best in Nikkei cuisine.

Chef Akmal Anuar has over 20 years of culinary experience working predominantly in Singapore and Dubai. Famed for his distinct style and identity, he was the Head Chef at the famous Iggy’s Restaurant in Singapore for more than seven years, with the venue recognised in the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants, securing the 26th position in 2012 and voted No. 1 restaurant in Asia. In Dubai, his experience includes 3Fils, an original home-grown concept that was listed as one of the 10 coolest places to eat by Forbes magazine in 2019 and made it to the 50 Best discovery list by The World's 50 best.

Commenting on the collaboration with Jumeirah, Chef Akmal Anuar of White Rice Co. said: “Dubai Food Festival is the perfect opportunity to come together with fellow chefs to showcase the incredible calibre of the Emirate’s dining scene. I am delighted to partner with a brand like Jumeirah, one that holds impressive culinary credentials both here in the UAE and around the globe, to create a truly spectacular dining experience that is befitting of Dubai’s superior culinary offering. I love Chef Cristian’s food and look forward to working with him to create delicious and unique dishes for our guests.”

For those hungry for more, Jumeirah will also be hosting a series of unique dining experiences in three spectacular locations that should be at the top of everyone’s Festival calendar.
From St-Tropez to Monte-Carlo, guests will be transported to the culinary glamour of the South of France and discover beachside dinning at its best with ‘Dinners on the Beach’ at French Riviera. Playing host to a series of exclusive dinners on its stunning Jumeirah Al Qasr beach, French Riviera will entice up to 12 lucky guests with a mouth-watering sharing menu that brings together traditional and forward-thinking techniques with delicious Mediterranean flavours. Meanwhile, those looking for an authentic Thai dining experience can ‘Discover the Five Tastes of Thailand’ with Pai Thai. The award-winning restaurant set within Madinat Jumeirah’s tranquil waterways is offering a special, limited time menu that explores the five key flavours of Thailand: bitter, salty, spicy, sour, and sweet for an evening of irresistible Thai cuisine. For another beachside escape, guests can head to Jumeirah Zabeel Saray and choose from two exceptional dining experiences. Set in a private gazebo on the beach, couples or families can opt for an evening under the stars and indulge in a five-course set menu paired with a bottle of grape, while their every whim is taken care of by a dedicated butler. The Ottoman-inspired retreat is also hosting an exclusive evening with the first-ever Emirati Chef, Chef Musabbeh, and Chef Hanane Ouaddahou, an independent Moroccan Chef, TV personality and Food Consultant. Guests are invited to enjoy a five-course set-menu that brings together the flavours of Emirati cuisine and Moroccan classics to create a dinner experience like no other.

Mixology fans need to look no further to explore their creative flair than KAYTO’s cocktail Masterclasses. Running across five nights during Dubai Food Festival, up to four guests will shake, stir, and sip their way through an interactive session where an expert team of mixologists from KAYTO at Jumeirah Al Naseem will teach the classics – the Instagram content that dreams are made of.
Running between Thursday 25th March and Saturday 17th April, here are the key things you need to know about Jumeirah’s unique foodie experiences taking place throughout the three-week celebrations:

4-Hands Dinner with Chef Cristian Goya and Chef Akmal Anuar:

• When: Wednesday 31st March 2021, with a choice of two sittings – 7pm & 9.30pm
• Where: KAYTO, Jumeirah Al Naseem with indoor and outdoor seating available
• What: Exclusive AED 500 ten-course sharing menu. Specially curated beverages from KAYTO and White Rice Co. expert mixologists will also be available via an exclusive a la carte menu
• Dress code: Casual chic
• How to book: Via jumeirah.com/4handsdinner or contact restaurants@jumeirah.com | +971 4 432 3232
• T&Cs: All bookings are non-refundable. The restaurant reserves the right to cancel the table in case of no show 15 minutes post scheduled booking time

Dinner on the Beach at French Riviera:

• When: Sunday 28th and Monday 29th March, Sunday 4th, Monday 5th, Sunday 11th and Monday 12th April from 7pm
• Where: French Riviera, Jumeirah Al Qasr
• What: Six-course sharing menu at AED 1000 per person, with vegetarian option available, and beverage package at AED 500
• Dress code: Casual chic
• How to book: Via jumeirah.com/beachdinners or contact reservations@jumeirah.com | +971 4 366 3888
• T&Cs: Maximum 12 adults per night across three tables. All bookings are non-refundable. The restaurant reserves the right to cancel the table in case of no show 15 minutes post schedule booking time

Discover the Five Tastes of Thailand with Pai Thai:

• When: Every evening from 6.00pm – 11.30pm, Thursday 25th March to Saturday 10th April. Last seating at 10pm
• Where: Pai Thai at Jumeirah Al Qasr
• What: Five course tasting menu at AED 295 or AED 495 with beverage pairing
• Dress code: Casual chic
• How to book: Via jumeirah.com/5tastes or contact reservations@saroodhospitality.com | 800666353
• T&Cs: Based on minimum two to share. The restaurant reserves the right to cancel the table in case of no show 15 minutes post schedule booking time

Jumeirah Zabeel Saray

Two experience to choose from:

• When: Thursday 25th March and Saturday 17th April, 7pm – 11.30pm
• What: Romantic Dinner on the Beach with a five-course set menu at AED 2,500 for non-alcoholic package and private butler for two people. Packages are also available for families of up to four guests

Or

• When: Thursday 8th April, 6pm – 11.00pm
• What: Five-course set menu dinner at AED 270 inclusive of soft drinks in which Chef Musabbeh and Chef Hanane bring together the flavours of Emirati cuisine and Moroccan classics
• Where: Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
• Dress code: Casual Chic
• How to book: Via jumeirah.com/beachdinnersjzs or contact jzsrestaurants@jumeirah.com | +971 4 4530444
• T&Cs: All bookings are non-refundable. The hotel reserves the right to cancel the table in case of no show 15 minutes post schedule booking time

Cocktail Masterclasses at KAYTO:

• When: Thursday 1st, Wednesday 7th, Thursday 8th, Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th April at 5pm
• Where: KAYTO, Jumeirah Al Naseem
• What: Interactive mixology masterclass at AED 400 per person (inclusive of four cocktails)
• Dress code: Casual chic
• How to book: Via jumeirah.com/cocktailmasterclass or contact restaurants@jumeirah.com | +971 4 432 3232
• T&Cs: Open to adults aged 21 years and above. Maximum 4 adults per class. All bookings are non-refundable. The restaurant reserves the right to cancel the booking in case of no show 15 minutes post schedule booking time

To know more about Jumeirah’s wealth of dining experiences and all activities taking place during Dubai Food Festival, please visit www.jumeirah.com/dubaifoodfest. For reservations and bookings, please contact reservations@jumeirah.com or 04 432 3232.

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