Ala'a Mustafa. Ala'a Mustafa.

Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers has appointed an executive chef, Ala’a Mustafa and director of F&B, Bassel El Kontar.

The appointments, Pullman says, will signify a shift in the property’s approach to its food and beverage offerings.

Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers general manager Fadeel Wehbe said: “The appointments of Mustafa and Kontar puts us in good position to revise, and consistently review our food and beverage offering at Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Lakes Towers.”

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He added: “Their experience of the UAE market puts them in strong position to introduce new opportunities for the hotel.”

Mustafa, has been picked from the Sofitel The Palm, Dubai, where he worked as junior executive sous chef, and has been in the United Arab Emirates for more than 10 years, across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Jordanian national specialises in Arabic cuisine, however, his expertise in banquets has allowed him to develop a broad range of culinary skills with seafood, steak and Italian cuisines.