ABU DHABI: Pierre Herme is celebrating the first anniversary of his Majlis at the Rosewood Hotel Abu Dhabi — a milestone for the maison that reflects the UAE’s increasing appetite for French savoir-faire, and which is providing a springboard for further global expansion.

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“Our presence here is very important, as it allows us to extend the reach of the brand in the Middle East,” Herme told Arab News en Francais recently. “Abu Dhabi is an essential destination in our development strategy.”

Culinary dialogue with the UAE

Since its opening, the Majlis has refined its understanding of local flavors. Herme observes consumption habits, exchanges ideas with his teams, and draws inspiration from the region’s emblematic ingredients.