It’s been confirmed that Australian-Lebanese chef Greg Malouf will open his latest venture, Zahira, at Dubai’s H Hotel next month.
The chef, who has led Michelin star restaurants, is promising to show diners “an elevated take on traditional Levantine dishes”.
The menu is expected to feature dishes through different courses outlined as the Art of Mezza, Art of Sharing, Art of the Garden and finishing the meal with a trip through the Art of Sweet Design and Tradition. The Art of Feasting option is a nine-course tasting menu which will change regularly.
The word is Malouf has been hosting private dinners at his home over the last month trying and testing dishes on some Dubai foodies and friends.
Dishes included salmon kibbeh, duck bisteeya, his famous wagyu basterma, seven vegetable tagine and knife & fork ice cream.
“I’ve spent years working on the evolution of Lebanese cuisine and while the dishes need to remain faithful to the essence of the region they can still be presented with creative flair,” says Malouf of his latest venture. “I want to be part of the next chapter in Middle Eastern food and Zahira will be the platform I’ve been looking for to present this next chapter in Dubai.”
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