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29 March 2024

Catch of the Day: Where Abu Dhabi's master-chefs shop to fish

A group of chefs from Emirates Palace visited the Abu Dhabi Fish Market [SUPPLIED]

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A group of chefs from Emirates Palace visited the Abu Dhabi Fish Market to select the best seafood.

“Rather than the distributors coming to us with their fish, we are now going straight to the fishermen,” said James Norman, Executive Chef, Emirates Palace.

“Forging these relationships with the local fishermen are so important, and as a result, we can better guarantee the freshness and quality of the seafood we serve to our guests. Plus, I am looking forward to having some friends to go fishing with.”

The Fisherman’s Evening every Friday will see Sayad transformed into a stylish Fish Market, where guests are invited to choose from the large variety of fresh fish and shellfish displayed on a bed of ice. The chefs visited each fisherman’s stall, exchanging words of the trade with the local fishermen and admiring the variety of fish on offer. Select chefs will be visiting the Fish Market every Friday to pick the day’s best fish ahead of the Fisherman’s Evening in Sayad.