DUBAI: As executive chef of Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea, Nelson Amorim is leading the culinary operations of one of Saudi Arabia’s most ambitious luxury hospitality projects. The Portuguese chef oversees six dining outlets, in-villa and destination dining experiences, and a brigade of more than 60 staff in one of the Kingdom’s most remote resorts.
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Amorim’s career has taken him across Portugal, Macau, Hong Kong, Thailand, Egypt and now Saudi Arabia. His resume includes Michelin-starred kitchens and high-profile luxury openings. Before joining Six Senses Southern Dunes in 2024, he served as head chef at Mare Social in Cairo, a contemporary restaurant concept created by acclaimed Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa.
When you started out, what was the most common mistake you made?
Seasoning. It takes time to understand how to season properly food. Under-seasoning or over-seasoning is a common mistake.
