Saudi: AlUla Announces Collaboration With Chef Alain Ducasse for Gastronomic Pop-up Venture
AlUla, the ancient oasis city in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, has announced the launch of Ducasse in AlUla, an exciting collaboration with renowned multi-Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse.
This partnership marks the launch of the pop-up dining experience, which opened on Saturday, January 20th, for a limited period and is located adjacent to the ancient heritage site of Jabal Ikmah. The new venture blends sustainability with the flavours of Saudi Arabia, France, and the whole Middle Eastern region for a unique and memorable experience. Ducasse has entrusted one of his young protégés, Afonso Salvação Barreto, as the executive chef of the restaurant.
Nestled against the picturesque backdrop of AlUla’s iconic oasis palm trees, the upcoming restaurant will deliver a combination of local ingredients sourced from nearby farms and traditional flavours with a French touch, redefining the luxury dining landscape of the city.
Ducasse started his career in 1972 as a 16-year-old in France, before working for restaurants including Michel Guérard, Gaston Lenôtre, Alain Chapel, and legendary chef Roger Vergé’s Moulin de Mougins. Ducasse restaurants currently hold 20 Michelin stars worldwide.
The French culinary icon is creating a meticulous menu for Ducasse in AlUla to highlight the palette of flavours unique to AlUla. Each dish is a celebration of the region’s cultural heritage, with an emphasis on integrating local ingredients and cooking methods into the finest French culinary traditions and savoir-faire.
In alignment with AlUla’s commitment to sustainable development and preservation of its natural beauty, Ducasse in AlUla has been thoughtfully designed by French designers Aliénor Béchu and Donald Bovy from Volume ABC to seamlessly harmonise with the surrounding environment. The restaurant’s architectural integration with the natural landscape reflects a deep respect for the region’s allure and natural heritage, providing diners with an unparalleled dining experience that bridges history and innovation.
Find out more details at www.experiencealula.com
