New Executive Chef at Media Rotana Dubai

Media Rotana, Dubai, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pasquale Sipone as its new Executive Chef.

With almost three decades of experience, Pasquale is definitely a game-changer!

Pasquale’s rich experience comes from working with international hotel groups, catering companies, launching successful stand-alone restaurants alongside fine dining outlets within five-star properties. Pasquale is truly an extraordinary chef with out-of-the-box ideas and mouthwatering recipes that will surely take Media Rotana to the next level.

Not only is Pasquale a world-class chef, but he’s also a great leader equipped with extravagant management expertise, such as leading a team of over 50 personnel, maintaining global standards, planning strategies and overviewing operations, and much more.

In his own words, Pasquale is “Embracing a vision for excellence, improving operations, and delivering the success that should be achieved”, couldn’t be said any better.

Coming from Italy, Pasquale is well-versed academically, holding a Diploma in Food and Catering from “Istituto Professionale Alberghiero Di Stao, Assisi Perugia – Italy”, alongside various seminars, workshops and training programs.

Aside from his 26+ years of experience, Pasquale is multi-award winner, such as “Senior Member of the Emirates Culinary Guild” and “Bronze Medal for live cooking competition by the Emirates Culinary Guild” in addition to “Silver Medal for live cooking competition by the Emirates Culinary Guild”. 

Pasquale is no stranger to Rotana, having held many positions in different Rotana hotels over the years; however, Pasquale still preserves his culinary flaming passion and is excited about his new position as he looks forward to bringing further success to Rotana.

About Media Rotana

A luxury 5-star hotel ideally located in Al Barsha Heights and within easy reach of the Dubai Internet City Metro Station, Major Shopping Malls and is only a 30 minutes’ drive from both Dubai airports.

Featuring 537 spacious rooms and suites designed with international flair including Club Rotana offering lavish personalised hospitality making it the perfect venue to suit everybody’s needs and make it a memorable stay.

Guests will enjoy a unique culinary experience at Media Rotana with five exquisite award winning dining venues offering Italian, British and International cuisine as well as happy hours, theme nights and more. The Hotel also consists of 16 contemporary fully equipped flexible Meeting Rooms, distinguished with having natural daylight and the latest audio-visual equipment, IT facilities and wireless internet connection.

For wellness and relaxation needs, Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club provides a Gymnasium offering the latest equipment, massage treatments accompanied with a Sauna, steam room and a temperature-controlled swimming pool. Guests can also get back in shape with the competitive annual membership packages that are available at the revamped health club equipped to provide with complete fitness and wellbeing solutions.

A vibrant and secure place for the little ones is available with Flipper's Kids Club, where kids can enjoy themselves and make new friends but most importantly, play and explore.

Media Rotana is well known for its staff and personalised service from the friendly Front Desk agents, caring housekeepers and our smiling waiters to our Head of Departments and General Manager who make sure guests are delighted by their stay.

About Rotana

Rotana currently manages a portfolio of over 100 properties throughout the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe with an aggressive expansion plan in place. Rotana has chosen to acknowledge how precious time is by making all time spent in their range of hotels ‘Treasured Time’. This means Rotana has pledged to understand and meet the individual needs of all guests. In so doing, Rotana has evolved its product brands to include, Rotana Hotels & Resorts, Centro Hotels by Rotana, Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts by Rotana, Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana and The Residences by Rotana. Treasured Time. The Rotana promise to you.                                  

Further information on any Rotana property, its brands or reservations can be obtained by visiting rotana.com or by contacting one of the regional sales offices.