Michelin-starred Chef Jason Atherton has officially unveiled his Middle East debut restaurant at the InterContinental Dubai Marina.

The launch of the Marina Social and The Social Room saw a star-studded guest list of VIPs and gourmet enthusiasts attend the grand event.

Guests were welcomed with a delectable medley of beverages as they took in the restaurant’s urban interiors and breath-taking views of the Dubai Marina. The restaurant’s open kitchen provided the entertainment for the evening with diners witnessing the world-famous chef at his best.

Chef Atherton and chef Patron Tristin Farmer served up a creative selection of his Mediterranean inspired culinary creations, showcasing Marina Social’s tapas-style dishes. Highlights included goat’s cheese churros with truffle honey, the ‘Social Dog’ with duck & foie gras sausage, brioche and mustard mayonnaise, followed by wagyu beef sliders with veal bacon, chorizo and tomato chutney. The evening’s menu was topped off with sweet treats from the enticing dessert bar such as chocolate éclairs with salt caramel, and strawberry and white chocolate cheesecake.

“We are thrilled to be able to share our Social experience with Dubai”, said Jason Atherton. “At Marina Social and The Social Room, we want our diners to enjoy a Social setting, with great food and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere,” he added.

Michael Martin, general manager, InterContinental Dubai Marina, said: “At InterContinental Dubai Marina, we are proud to be home to Marina Social and The Social Room, knowing that Jason Atherton’s Social dining concept reflects on our promise of excellence to our guests. We are very excited to continue to inspire our diners with world-class experiences, in the heart of Dubai’s vibrant Marina.”

Marina Social and The Social Room is open daily for drinks and dinner; from 6 pm to 12am at Marina Social, and from 6 pm to 2 am at The Social Room. For reservations contact + 971 (0) 4 446 6664 or email info@marinasocialdubai.com. – TradeArabia News Service