Middle East’s Best Beach destination pivots towards a sustainable approach
Middle East’s Best Beach destination, Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi celebrates Sustainable Gastronomy Day on June 18. The global observance celebrates seasonal ingredients and produce, while protecting the natural resources and preserving culinary traditions of the local cuisine.
Here is what guests can expect while dining at the destination:
At the Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, a Mediterranean inspired Beach House serves sustainable fish caught sustainably using fish-hooking methods, while only opting for sustainable suppliers to source organic fruits and vegetables. The resort incorporates sustainably sourced tuna, organic vegetables, including lemon and tomatoes, olive oil. Guests can delight in locally sourced oysters from Dibba, Fujairah or a variety of Mediterranean-inspired dishes such as red prawn carpaccio with limoncello mayo, orecchiette pasta or seabass cooked in sea salt crust.
Saadiyat Rotana Resort & Villas offers sustainable and locally sourced offerings across their properties in the UAE. Guests can enjoy an organic and locally sourced breakfast spread each morning. Select from fresh produce, farm to table, in addition to cage-free eggs sourced from the UAE, a wide selection of vegan items and a new breakfast menu developed with guest health and well-being in mind.
Barefoot-friendly Nurai Island invites guests to try a delightful fusion of traditional Middle Eastern cuisine with a modern twist at Hooked. Take the boat out to the remote island for an afternoon to delight in the freshest produce as a result of ethical and sustainable farming practices and natural flavours. Save us a seat!
Within the heart of the Cultural District, Fouqet’s at Louvre Abu Dhabi offers guests a delectable selection of seafood, including fresh prawns, seabass and seabass all procured from local fisheries, thereby supporting local fishermen conserving aquatic life. For the plant-based, Fouquet’s impressively showcases a variety of farm-fresh produce on its menu. Expect a colourful delight of kale, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, mushrooms, and sprouts sourced locally, while setting the stage for a sustainable future.
Expansive beach front community, Mamsha Al Saadiyat promotes a sustainable system that minimizes waste by drying fruits and vegetables before they lose their freshness by reusing them across the community. Stop by for a meal overlooking the turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf and choose from a selection of home grown and international dining concepts.
For more information on Saadiyat Island, please visit https://saadiyatisland.ae/
