Hell 39;s Kitchen Restaurant Dubai
Shanta Plansinis
In Dubai, high-end dining is often found within the most luxurious hotels, and Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen restaurant is no exception to this rule! The renowned chef has chosen the Caesars Palace Dubai, a pinnacle of elegance, to showcase his fine cuisine to residents and visitors alike.
With its majestic beach stretching over 500 meters and offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the Arabian Gulf, this five-star hotel welcomes the most demanding guests in unparalleled luxury rooms. The grandeur and beauty of this place promise a memorable experience for all those who stay there, but also a superb dining offering.
Mirroring the dazzling blend of showmanship and international-class gastronomy that characterizes its Las Vegas counterpart, Hell's Kitchen at Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai takes inspiration from Gordon Ramsay's television show. This culinary destination serves the same cuisine that propelled its Las Vegas equivalent to resounding success upon its launch in January 2018.
Conceived by multi-Michelin-starred chef, Gordon Ramsay, this restaurant combines immersive experience and cutting-edge gastronomy, all in a unique ambiance. The astutely chosen decorative elements are the same as those on the filming set, such as the iconic fire pitchfork and the distinctive 'H' of Hell's Kitchen.
The immersion in the famous TV show also continues in the chefs' attire, who sport red and blue jackets along with matching bandanas. In this universe, the color of the jackets reveals the role of each team member in the culinary orchestration: the blue team is in charge of cold starters and desserts, while the red team takes care of hot starters and main courses. Piloting this effervescent brigade, Chef Craig Best directs operations under the tutelage of Christina Wilson, winner of Hell's Kitchen season 10.
The interior layout, although unique, is notably distinguished by its superb open kitchen, allowing guests to admire the chefs in full action. A large terrace is the perfect spot in this month of April, when the temperatures in Dubai are still mild.
Comfortably settled at our table, we browse the extremely tempting menu. Our very attentive waiter brilliantly guided us in our choice among the various culinary proposals, which we found so mouth-watering that we could not decide.
To inaugurate this dinner, we opt for scallops, accompanied by a celeriac puree, bacon, and pickled apple, a refined starter that awakened our taste buds. We were also tempted by the wagyu meatballs, unequaled in their richness and tenderness, served with a tomato sauce, soft polenta, and a touch of parmesan.
We continue with one of Gordon Ramsay's flagship dishes, the renowned Beef Wellington presenting an elegant and appetizing appearance. Accompanied by a creamy mashed potato, crispy vegetables, and a red wine meat jus, it stands as our culinary highlight of the evening! We also had the pleasure of tasting the halibut, perfectly cooked, as well as the colorful carrots, which complemented our two dishes brilliantly.
On the dessert side, it's hard to resist the iconic Sticky Toffee Pudding! From the first bite, we quickly understand that it can provoke an intense addiction!! To balance this overflow of indulgence, the lemon meringue pie and its raspberry sorbet offer a perfect sour note to finish this meal.
As you can see, if there was a word to summarize our dinner at Hell's Kitchen Dubai, it would undoubtedly be "Indulgence"! A big favorite not only for the chef's iconic dishes, but also for the impeccable, welcoming, and friendly service. A table that promises a true feast for your taste buds!
Editor of Experiences Luxe since 2015, I love discovering new exclusive and authentic experiences all over the world. I left my home country (France) 6 years ago to become a global citizen, traveling 365 days out of the year. I am a foodie person and I make a point of tasting local specialities.
Craig Best is the Head Chef of the famed Hell's Kitchen restaurant, housed in Caesar's Palace, Dubai.
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At the tender age of 16 straight from high school, he went to work as a chef in a small pub in his local town located in England, making sandwiches.
None of the fine dining food was on the horizon , but it was his wife who actually sent the cv to various places in order to push him to become better.
His first fine dining job was for the one and only Gordon Ramsay! He worked with the company for sometime, then moved on to the Trompette in Chiswick London, this would be a pivotal role in pushing Craig forward.
From there, he went to work for another giant - Marcus Wareing, this chef is just another level of scary, this time the position was for Senior sous.
The environment pushes you to fight in a very tough place, after two years in was time to move on, to the Head chef's role with the reputable Jason Atherton.
Craig worked for Jason in Dubai for a further two years, however the operations director of the Gordon Ramsay restaurant group had different ideas.
An apparent casual drink, turned into a full on interview with 5 executives, they explained the concept of Hell's Kitchen - there was no way he could refuse.
The Restaurant series is watched all around the globe, people flock to Vegas and to Dubai just to catch a glimpse of how the kitchens run, as well as being able to enjoy the world class food.
Gordon of-course makes an appearance from time to time, however Craig is there to ensure the operation runs like a well oiled machine.
The Chef describes the service as electric!
The restaurant is now well and truly cemented in the local dining scene , and has become a place not just to be seen but a place to enjoy an incredible experience, one of the reasons for this success is down to Craig and his ability to push his passion to the the team.
If you want to see what Craig is doing, you can follow him on Instagram -
Make sure you give him a follow, and a cheeky hello!
Craig is one of those chef's who leaves an impression when you meet him!
A true gatekeeper of his art and a truly great chef!
Craig Best is the Head Chef of the famed Hell's Kitchen housed in Caesar's Palace, Dubai.
-ramsay-hells-kitchen-dubai
At the tender age of 16 straight from high school, he went to work as a chef in a small pub, making sandwiches.
None of the fine dining food was on the horizon , but it was his wife who actually sent the cv to various places in order to push him to become better.
His first fine dining job was for the one and only Gordon Ramsay! He worked with the company for sometime, then moved on to the Trompette in Chiswick London, this would be a pivotal role in pushing Craig forward.
From there, he went to work for another giant - Marcus Wareing, this chef is just another level of scary, this time the position was for Senior sous.
The environment pushes you to fight in a very tough place, after two years in was time to move on, to the Head chef's role with the reputable Jason Atherton.
Craig worked for Jason in Dubai for a further two years, however the operations director of the Gordon Ramsay restaurant group had different ideas.
An apparent casual drink, turned into a full on interview with 5 executives, they explained the concept of Hell's Kitchen - there was no way he could refuse.
The Restaurant series is watched all around the globe, people flock to Vegas and to Dubai just to catch a glimpse of how the kitchens run, as well as being able to enjoy the world class food.
Gordon of-course makes an appearance from time to time, however Craig is there to ensure the operation runs like a well oiled machine.
The Chef describes the service as electric!
The restaurant is now well and truly cemented in the local dining scene , and has become a place not just to be seen but a place to enjoy an incredible experience, one of the reasons for this success is down to Craig and his ability to push his passion to the the team.
If you want to see what Craig is doing, you can follow him on Instagram -
Make sure you give him a follow, and a cheeky hello!
Craig is one of those chef's who leaves an impression when you meet him!
A true gatekeeper of his art and a truly great chef!