The Croft's chef de cuisine Darren Velvick. Courtesy Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites
The Croft's chef de cuisine Darren Velvick. Courtesy Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites

British chef Darren Velvick opens The Croft this Sunday



Though the restaurant Table 9 by Darren Velvick at the Hilton Dubai Creek closed its doors earlier this summer, Dubai is lucky enough to have held onto this talented chef.

Velvick, a celebrated British chef who trained with Marcus Wareing and Gordon Ramsey for 14 years, will have a soft opening of his new restaurant — The Croft — this Sunday (August 16). Located in the Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites in the Dubai Marina, The Croft will have its official grand opening on September 15.

The Croft will focus on modern British cuisine and is inspired by Velvick’s childhood in the rural British village of Hampstead Norreys. In a statement on the opening, Velvick said, “We are thrilled to be launching our dream after months of conceptualising, planning and prepping. The theme behind the restaurant is very close to my heart and we are eagerly looking forward to receiving positive feedback from guests.”

We’re really excited about this opening — Velvick’s attention to detail and innovation in the kitchen is refreshing and inspired. Put this one on your “must-try” list.

Table 9 at the Hilton Dubai Creek will bid farewell to the fine dining scene. The restaurant is scheduled to relaunch as a bistro concept in mid-September.

The Croft is on the fifth level of Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites in Dubai Marina. For more information, call 04 319 4794

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