(1 February 2011)
In cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, ADTA, Emirates Palace has announced today the sponsorship of the ’Arts of Cooking Festival - Abu Dhabi Gourmet 2011’ which begins in the capital tomorrow.
Janet Abrahams, Executive Director of Sales and Marketing department at the Emirates Palace said, "The palace’s sponsorship for this event came off the festival’s significance as being enjoyed locally, regionally and globally and as one of the most prominent events in the hotel industry and art of cooking." She also said, "The Emirates Palace is keen to provide all the elements of success to this festival, which contributes in promoting the emirate of Abu Dhabi as a touristic destination that promotes cultural festivals throughout the year." Emirates Palace will host the most prominent chefs participating in the festival which include seventeen head chefs holding together 22 Michelin stars and three Chefs Hat Category, and six of the finest dessert bakers, and a list of invitees and public figures.
The festival, which will be held in a number of hotels in the capital, will include courses on how to excel in cooking, celebrities dinner, UAE’s royal and Palaces dinner, the golf ceremony, a charity event, the Middle Eastern cooking and Arts of Cooking awards ceremony - Abu Dhabi 2011.