Ronda Locatelli closes down in Dubai - in pictures

  • Ronda Locatelli at Atlantis, The Palm was a vast venue that opened in Dubai in 2008. Photo: Atlantis, The Palm
    Ronda Locatelli at Atlantis, The Palm was a vast venue that opened in Dubai in 2008. Photo: Atlantis, The Palm
  • Giorgio Locatelli poses for a photo at Ronda Locatelli restaurant in Dubai. Jaime Puebla / The National
    Giorgio Locatelli poses for a photo at Ronda Locatelli restaurant in Dubai. Jaime Puebla / The National
  • Vegan sfera di cioccolato at Ronda Locatelli. The restaurant was well-known for its vegan items. Photo: Ronda Locatelli
    Vegan sfera di cioccolato at Ronda Locatelli. The restaurant was well-known for its vegan items. Photo: Ronda Locatelli
  • Gnocchi Sorrentina, mozzarella foam and basil oil. Photo: Ronda Locatelli
    Gnocchi Sorrentina, mozzarella foam and basil oil. Photo: Ronda Locatelli
  • Margherita pizza with vegan cheese. Photo: Ronda Locatelli
    Margherita pizza with vegan cheese. Photo: Ronda Locatelli
  • Bread meatballs by Salvo Sardo, chef de cuisine. Photo: Ronda Locatelli
    Bread meatballs by Salvo Sardo, chef de cuisine. Photo: Ronda Locatelli
  • Panzanella bread salad. Photo: Ronda Locatelli
    Panzanella bread salad. Photo: Ronda Locatelli
  • Ronda Locatelli has been in Dubai for 14 years. Amy Leang / The National
    Ronda Locatelli has been in Dubai for 14 years. Amy Leang / The National
  • Italian chef Giorgio Locatelli was behind the restaurant. Atlantis, The Palm
    Italian chef Giorgio Locatelli was behind the restaurant. Atlantis, The Palm
  • Giorgio Locatelli does a cooking demonstration at Ronda Locatelli in 2010. Jaime Puebla / The National
    Giorgio Locatelli does a cooking demonstration at Ronda Locatelli in 2010. Jaime Puebla / The National