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Celebrated chef Alain Ducasse’s culinary school franchise is coming to Abu Dhabi later this year. The Ecole Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio, the region’s first institute to have the stamp of the veteran from the food and beverage industry is slated to open the inaugural cohort in December.
The arrangement has been made possible by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, Sommet Education and Erth Hospitality. Ducasse has an impressive 20 Michelin stars to his name, making him Michelin’s most decorated chef of all time. He was the first to own Michelin star restaurants in three cities at the same time way back in 2009.
The launch of Ecole Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio is a significant milestone, as the emirate welcomes an institution dedicated to gastronomic innovation and excellence, elevating the local culinary scene. The studio will be located within the historic Al Hosn site at Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Foundation and is set to enrich the culinary education landscape in the UAE. Short and professional classes will be taught in a contemporary and friendly space, with easy-to-use professional equipment.
Through its unique and personalised cooking classes, and its café and corporate events offer, Ecole Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio will promote culinary excellence, innovation, and cultural exchange in Abu Dhabi, an emirate that boasts a diverse population of over 200 nationalities. His Excellency Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “The expansion of Abu Dhabi’s thriving vibrant culinary landscape is part of our commitment to fostering and encouraging cultural expression in the emirate.
The arrival of Ecole Ducasse Abu Dhabi Studio in the UAE capital will transform the culinary sector while greatly contributing to the growth of the hospitality industry in the region. By nurturing local talent and fostering creativity and innovation, we aspire to create a lasting impact on the culinary scene in Abu Dhabi and beyond.”The announcement follows the launch of Dh360 million culinary sector acceleration programme earlier this year, which aims to attract leading brands to the UAE capital over five years and bolster Abu Dhabi’s development as a gastronomical hub.
Apart from this announcement, Sommet Education announced another transformative partnership with The Boutique Group at the Future Hospitality Summit held in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The collaboration with the Saudi company will focus on three main areas: training programs, recruitment, and internships to enhance the culinary education scene in the Middle East region.
