First look at Cucina, Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai - in pictures

  • Cucina officially opens at Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah on January 23. All photos: Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah
    Cucina officially opens at Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah on January 23. All photos: Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah
  • Before the restaurant's launch, The National enjoys an exclusive first look
    Before the restaurant's launch, The National enjoys an exclusive first look
  • The vast space is a mix of stylish design and folksy flair
    The vast space is a mix of stylish design and folksy flair
  • Carnivores are well catered for at the stylish Italian restaurant
    Carnivores are well catered for at the stylish Italian restaurant
  • Bread is freshly baked daily
    Bread is freshly baked daily
  • Tomatoes, olive oil and balsamic vinegar are on each table for diners to make their own bruschetta
    Tomatoes, olive oil and balsamic vinegar are on each table for diners to make their own bruschetta
  • Pizza bases are flash-fried before toppings are added and they're finished in the oven
    Pizza bases are flash-fried before toppings are added and they're finished in the oven
  • Seafood spaghetti, one of the rotating pasta dishes
    Seafood spaghetti, one of the rotating pasta dishes
  • Lobster ravioli
    Lobster ravioli
  • Seafood risotto is also on the menu
    Seafood risotto is also on the menu
  • Desserts include the Italian classic – tiramisu
    Desserts include the Italian classic – tiramisu
  • Save room for ice cream
    Save room for ice cream