Dukes Dubai hotel to take on West 14th restaurant

Dukes Dubai, a luxury hotel set to open on Palm Jumeirah this year, has taken over the management of West 14th, a Manhattan-style grill and bar located at Oceana Beach Club.

As part of the new agreement, West 14th has welcomed a new head chef, Clive Gilroy Pereira, and a new restaurant manager, Peter Thomas.

Pereira commeted: “I am fortunate to have learnt the art of cooking food directly from a maestro, my mentor, chef Gary Rhodes.

"The quality of food at West 14th has always been exceptional and the menu is echoed in the urban, loft-inspired décor. But what I would like to recreate is the real essence of the Meatpacking district in New York (which West 14th Street runs through), the sights, the sounds, the hustle and bustle and reproduce that nostalgia through my menu.

"Food is my passion, it is what drives me to create great dishes and memorable guest experiences."

Thomas has more than 11 years’ experience in the region and has previously worked for brands such as Ritz Carlton, Royal Mirage and Anantara.

Abdulla Bin Sulayem, CEO, Seven Tides, developer of Dukes Dubai, said: “West 14th has won awards as well as many plaudits and is widely regarded as one of the best steakhouses in town. We have revamped and extended the restaurant’s outdoor terrace, which affords spectacular views of the Dubai Marina skyline.

“West 14th is located in the same Oceana complex as Dukes Dubai and so it will not only provide synergy with Dukes Dubai’s food and beverage operation, it offers our guests a premium quality experience, broadening the hotel’s appeal."