Rosewood Abu Dhabi Hosts a Gastronomic Exchange With Tuscany's Chef Matteo Temperini

Rosewood Abu Dhabi hosted a genuine cross-continental culinary exchange in January 2026, when two-Michelin-starred Chef Matteo Temperini of Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany visited for a two-day collaboration. Pairing a Tuscan estate chef with an Abu Dhabi hotel kitchen gave guests a rare chance to experience Temperini's cooking without traveling to Italy.

The exchange came alongside a strong run of 2025 recognition for the property: Best Business Hotel in Abu Dhabi at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards, Best City Spa for Sense, A Rosewood Spa at the FACT Spa & Wellness Awards, and wins for Em Sherif Sea Café and Dragon's Tooth at the Time Out Abu Dhabi Restaurant Awards for Best Seafood and Best Bar Food respectively.

Between the chef exchange and the sweep of category-specific awards, Rosewood Abu Dhabi has built a reputation across multiple distinct strengths, business travel, spa, and dining, rather than leaning on a single signature draw. For a city with no shortage of luxury hotel competition, that breadth matters.

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