Signature culinary creation: The Anantara Khareef Chocolate
Crafted exclusively for Khareef season 2025, the limited-edition Anantara Khareef Chocolate captures the essence of Salalah’s lush landscape and ancestral heritage. Made with locally sourced ingredients including Salalah’s prized frankincense and a delicate coconut katayef blend, the chocolate offers a refined and layered flavour experience with an unmistakable Omani character.
Seasonal offering at Al Mina: A gourmet destination experience
Guests can indulge in this seasonal delicacy at Al Mina, the resort’s scenic Mediterranean beachfront restaurant, from June to August 2025. More than a dessert, this creation is a celebration of place, merging craftsmanship, terroir, and modern culinary artistry. The collaboration underscores the resort’s focus on curated guest experiences rooted in local storytelling and flavour.
Comfort meets creativity: Coconut Malva Cake
In addition to the Khareef chocolate, visitors will also be treated to Chef Nouel’s nostalgic Coconut Malva Cake: a warm, familiar dessert elevated with his signature creative touch. This comforting sweet completes the seasonal offering, blending tradition and innovation.
Culinary visionary and industry influencer
Since 2013, Chef Nouel has collaborated with leading chocolate houses and industry pioneers, helping shape the modern Middle Eastern dessert scene. With a career built on bold concepts, deep cultural references, and a passion for creative entrepreneurship, he continues to redefine the region’s gastronomic identity.
A culinary partnership rooted in culture and innovation
“We are honoured to welcome Chef Nouel Catis to our tropical haven for this exclusive culinary journey,” shares Andrea Orrù, General Manager of Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara. “His innovative approach and commitment to local ingredients resonate deeply with our vision of crafting authentic, unforgettable experiences during the Khareef season.”
This collaboration is part of Anantara’s ongoing dedication to offering immersive, locally inspired experiences that reflect both the spirit of place and the evolving world of luxury hospitality.
