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ECOS Dubai Hotel at Al Furjan - Chef Dario Usai Talks Inspiration & International Contemporary Food Cool

1 Jul 2022

Dubai, UAE, July 2022 – As ECOS Dubai Hotel at Al Furjan, managed by HMH, unveils its seriously trendy food outlets, Chef Dario Usai shares the inside story on its stunning F&B offerings. 

The new menus at ECOS Dubai Hotel at Al Furjan are based on a combination of fusion and lifestyle inspiration, fired by local and global cuisine with Earth inspired flavours. Rooted in a health-conscious approach to recipes balanced with comfort foods, both of which are popular in the UAE, Chef Dario Usai has created diverse and interesting choices with one common dominator: Well-being.

Chef Dario was born in Sardinia in 1982 and started his culinary calling at the age of 17, following a long-standing family tradition. Bringing his unique talent to the UAE in 2009, his experience from the top restaurants in Italy and the Middle East has fuelled his passion for beautifully presented dishes and flawless flavours.

‘Six months ago, I started this incredible journey with the team. Our motto at ECOS is ‘Experience It!’. From the minute that you walk through the door, it’s all about the senses, being present and really feeling the brand,’ said Chef Dario Usai. ‘We’ve taken that same approach in every aspect of our food and

beverage offerings, using it as our starting point. It’s very exciting to know that every single item we offer tells a story about the ingredients used, carefully crafted to delight our guests.’

ECOS Hotels offer a variety of trendy food choices, perfectly suited to the health-conscious life style of the new generation.  Using local resources and maintaining the integrity of each ingredient to enhance quality of flavour, the brand’s ecological commitment is also reflected in its recycled packaging, plastic-free restaurants and new paperless digital systems.

‘Some of the most popular dishes on our menu include our delicious Kale Salad - eggless, dairy free and gluten free - and our famous Homemade Angus Burger, using certified top-quality beef from Australia,’ continued Chef Dario. ‘Combined together, they are the perfect healthy option, packed with carbs, proteins, and special Palettes flavour. Our guests also love our handmade pizzas freshly prepared using the distinctive tastes of the Mediterranean, they are a truly Italian treat!’   

Over the last six months, Chef Dario and his team have curated tantalizing recipes, choosing quality products for new futuristic experiences, all while keeping them elegantly simple. The new concepts are right in the millennial sweet spot; healthy ingredients, locally sourced, fresh organic produce, functional and striking plating, and affordable, attractive pricing.

They have succeeded in creating spaces where people can chill, spend time together, and refresh and refuel with delicious, distinctive choices, whatever time of the day it is and whatever food mood they are in.

Its signature restaurant PALETTES is set in a stunning space of light and nature, an expressive brand created around the idea that the chef is the artist and the kitchen his atelier. The fresh and contemporary menu percolates with the energy that’s perfect for an all-day destination, where typical, recognised dishes are given a special twist, such as plant-based mini sliders. 

COFFEA offers healthy bites, treats and superb coffee. With a focus on small batch brewing and quality of the coffee from a sourcing and roasting point of view, COFFEA is an authentic specialty bar, allowing its baristas to spend time with guests whilst preparing the perfect cup of coffee. Playing on the ‘Experience It!’ vibe, its MELT mobile cart serves fresh fruit popsicles and healthy organic ice creams with great flavours, providing an element of fun and surprise. 

‘I am so proud of Chef Dario and his team, and what they have achieved together so far,’ added Rafat Gotta, GM at ECOS Dubai Hotel at Al Furjan ‘I am equally excited to watch my guests' reactions to our menu's enormous diversity of cuisine.

About ECOS Dubai Hotel at Al Furjan

ECOS Dubai Hotel at Al Furjan is a millennial-centric lifestyle hotspot managed by Hospitality Management Holding (HMH). True to its brand, ECOS Dubai Hotel at Al Furjan offers unparalleled hospitality services to modern-day travellers who seek enriching experiences without limitations. It’s the perfect home away from home for all our guests, city adventurers, families on a relaxing break, and business travellers seeking a contemporary hotel.

Featuring ultramodern design standards, and cutting-edge technology, at affordable rates, ECOS Dubai Hotel at Al Furjan is the perfect fusion of comfort, value, and practicality within a responsive lifestyle environment. The hotel features a diverse mix of 304 trendy bedrooms, each fitted with essential amenities coupled with in vogue décor and smart in-room facilities.

ECOS Dubai Hotel at Al Furjan offers an exciting range of facilities aimed at enhancing the connected live, work, and play experience. This includes the signature restaurant, Palettes, inspired by local and global cuisine that offers special dietary and fresh health-conscious options, in addition to an inspirational menu of culinary delicacies.

Meeting traveller needs for a relaxing, productive, and convenient stay, ECOS Dubai Hotel at Al Furjan guests can work out at Gymology, a fully equipped trendy fitness centre, chill out by the Sun Deck Infinity Pool with stunning rooftop views, or socialise in the laidback courtyard.  Coffea’s baristas exceed taste expectations with freshly brewed hot and cold beverage specialities, and the Melt Cart surprises guests with its refreshing mobile pop-up while offering tasty ice cream treats. There is even a fully equipped self- service laundrette for guests who wish to stay a while. 

ECOS Dubai Hotel at Al Furjan’s exceptional location is approximately 17km from District 2020, or just 3 metro stations away, 40KM from Dubai International Airport, and 31km from Downtown Dubai.  

Experience It!

For more information about the hotel, please visit:

https://www.hmhhotelgroup.com/en/brand/ecos-hotels

About HMH

Founded in 2003 in Dubai, HMH – Hospitality Management Holding is a fully integrated hotel management company that prides itself for being the largest operator in the dry sector within the region. HMH provides hotel owners and developers a broad spectrum of world-class management solutions with five distinct, yet complementary, hotel brands catering to varied market segments from luxury to lifestyle. These include Bahi Hotels & Resorts, Coral Hotels & Resorts, Corp Hotels, EWA Hotel Apartments and ECOS Hotels. HMH’s strategic expansion in the Middle East and North Africa has been successful in unlocking a world of opportunities while creating value for its stakeholders, associates, staff members and customers. The existing portfolio is located in some of the most desirable destinations across the MENA region, with a pipeline of hotels under development to grow HMH’s regional footprint even further.

For more information about HMH, please visit:

http://www.hmhhotelgroup.com/
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