Michelin-starred Chinese eatery set for Abu Dhabi

London's Michelin-starred modern Chinese restaurant Hakkasan will open an Abu Dhabi branch on June 1, according to a statement.

The 165-cover restaurant will be the newest eatery at Emirates Palace. Founded by Wagamama's Alan Lau, the brand already operates another branch in Miami and a second London outlet will open later this year.

Hans Olbertz, Emirates Palace General Manager, said: "The Hakkasan restaurant will be an extraordinary experience for our hotel guests and visitors. We are very much looking forward to the grand opening and to welcoming food-lovers and pleasure-seekers alike to come and enjoy the Hakkasan experience."

Anchoring the kitchen will be Lee Kok Hua, from Hakkasan London, who has worked under head chef Tong Chee Hwee for five years. He brings his own flair to the menu with new dishes that have been specifically designed for the UAE alongside Hakkasan classics such as Peking duck with Royal Beluga caviar, steamed dim sum platters, and grilled Wagyu beef with King soya sauce.

The Hakkasan group is owned by Abu Dhabi property investment company Tasameem, which also owns Michelin-starred dim sum restaurant Yauatcha in London.

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