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Seasoned UK
professional, Carl Chapman, to bring Best of British experience and eye for
detail to new DUKES Collection property on Palm Jumeirah; tasked to position
unique portfolio of six outlets as flagship for Brit themed dining in the
emirate
Dubai-based luxury
property developer and holding company Seven Tides has announced the latest
addition to the executive team for its under-development DUKES Dubai hotel and
residences on Palm Jumeirah, with the appointment of Carl Chapman as Food &
Beverage Director.
A UK national,
Chapman has worked for some of London’s most respected hospitality brands with
a globally recognised dining pedigree including The Savoy, Claridge’s and
Simpsons in the Strand, as well as at the renowned Fairmont Château Lake Louise
in Canada.
He joins DUKES
Dubai from the high profile InterContinental London – The O2, Greenwich, where
he was an integral member of the opening team for this luxury flagship property
under the Arora Hotel Group banner, and instrumental in the creation and
successful delivery of a number of culinary concepts including a fine dining
restaurant, brasserie and rooftop bar.
“Carl’s
knowledge of the UK culinary scene and years of hands-on operational expertise will
add immense value to the DUKES Dubai food and beverage offering, and we are
confident that, along with his executive team colleagues, he will be
instrumental in positioning our unique portfolio as a one-of-a-kind dining
destination for Dubai,” said Abdulla bin Sulayem, CEO, Seven Tides.
During his two
decade-long career, Chapman has also held senior event director roles and led
the team at Fairmont-owned iconic hotel The Savoy, as well as landmark
restaurant Simpsons in the Strand, following its multi-million dollar
restoration and relaunch in 2010.
The first
international property for the DUKES Collection brand, the 279-room hotel and
227-hotel apartments is scheduled to open for business in Q4 2016 and Chapman
will oversee the launch of six exciting dining and lounge venues as well as
catering for extensive meeting and events space.
Guests can choose from the Great
British Restaurant, which will serve modern British
brasserie-style cuisine under the
culinary watch of the hotel’s executive chef, Martin Cahill; West 14th
Steakhouse, already an award-winning institution on Palm Jumeirah; the first
international outpost for top rated Mumbai Indian restaurant, Khyber; DUKES Bar,
named after its London namesake and the venue for a menu of signature cocktails;
the Tea Lounge; and a gentleman’s club styled Cigar Lounge.
“Dubai’s reputation as an emerging
culinary hub presents us with a unique opportunity to put the DUKES stamp on
the local scene and showcase Best of British across all aspects of the hotel
operation, including dining. Carl is the man to bring this vision to life, and
we have extremely high expectations for our exciting portfolio of restaurants
and lounges.” Said Bin Sulayem.
Established in 2004, Seven Tides has
developed its own portfolio of commercial, residential and resort properties in
some of the world’s most desirable locations. Its award-winning flagship hotel,
DUKES London, is situated in the fashionable Mayfair district and has
been a hospitality icon in the capital for over a century.
