Globally acclaimed Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s restaurant “Jean-Georges” in Dubai. Located in the Restaurant Village of the recently opened luxury Four Seasons Resort on Jumeirah Beach Road.
Jean-Georges Dubai showcases two distinct restaurants, a lounge and a terrace, with striking menus inspired by his 3 Michelin star restaurant in New York.
Celebrity Chef Jean-Georges hosted the exclusive evening to celebrate its official opening in Dubai. He welcomed UAE VIPs, regional and international celebrities and personalities including renowned actor David Hasselhoff, Hollywood and Bollywood Superstar Nargis Fakhri, Arsenal F.C. and England football player Calum Chambers, Dutch former footballer and former manager of A.C. Milan Clarence Seedorf and local MBC1 presenter Loujain Omran.
The evening started with a cocktail reception alongside exceptional pass around canapés. Served throughout the night, the canapés offered a taste of signature dishes from the menu.
The launch event was an invite-only with a live performance by violinist Anna Pavlova, followed by speeches by the Chairman of GFD, Tariq Khan and Chef Jean-Georges himself. The night then continued with great tunes by DJ Ruckus,
who GQ hailed as ‘the most sought after DJ in the world’.
Speaking on the launch event, Mr Tariq Khan, said, ‘It was a night to remember!
We were thrilled to be able to celebrate the opening of Jean-Georges Dubai with friends and family who honoured us with their presence from all over the world.
We would like to thank everyone who came with a special thanks to our friends Nargis Fakri and David Hasselhoff who took time out of their busy schedules to join us for our special night. ”
Jean-Georges Dubai offers a sophisticated and refined culinary experience, setting a new benchmark for the region. With flawless service and internationally influenced dishes, Jean-Georges is set to become a local favorite.
Jean-Georges Dubai will be taking bookings as of Thursday 11th of June 2015.
For reservations please contact the Jean-Georges Dubai reservation team at +971 4 343 6118 or reservations@jean-georges-dubai.com
About Jean-Georges Vongerichten:
Jean-Georges Vongerichten currently owns and operates 26 restaurants in 10 cities worldwide, including New York, Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, Bahamas, Shanghai, Paris, St Barths, Tokyo and Los Cabos.
About GFD Group:
Jean-Georges’ UAE debut is the result of a strategic alliance with GFD Group, a hospitality company that has clear ambitions to bring a number of Michelin starred culinary talents to the UAE, redefining the art of dining in the Emirates. GFD Group’s operations are led by Sumeet Jhingan, who recently was part of the Jean-Georges New York team prior to moving to Dubai and has also overseen international F&B operations alongside various other Michelin-starred chefs such as Shaun Hergatt, Laurent Tourondel and Antonio Carluccio to name a few. Group offers unrivalled experience balancing regional insight with international F&B experience and a personal commitment to each and every brand in their portfolio, GFD Group’s success lies in its focus on safeguarding brands in new markets, ensuring their long-term success amongst new audiences.
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