In a delicious fusion of innovation and heritage, Dubai chocolate sensation Chef Nouel Catis is set to launch an exclusive culinary collaboration with Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara.
Known across the region for his viral pistachio kunafa chocolate, the Dubai-based Filipino heritage patissier now turns his creative lens to Oman’s southern gem, Salalah, introducing a chocolate inspired by the local flavours, traditions, and monsoon magic of the Dhofar region.
Available only during the Khareef season, from May to August 2025, this limited-edition collaboration invites guests to savour a unique creation: The Anantara Khareef Chocolate.
Pop-Up Details:
- 📍 Venue: Al Mina, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
- 📅 Dates: 1 June – 31 August 2025
- 🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
- 💰 Price: OMR 6 for The Anantara Khareef Chocolate, OMR 6 for Coconut Malva Cake
- 📞 Book: +968 2322 8242 | ✉ [email protected]
The Chef Behind the Dubai Chocolate Phenomenon
Chef Nouel Catis rose to culinary fame after his signature pistachio kunafa chocolate went viral, capturing the hearts (and taste buds) of dessert lovers across the Middle East. With over a decade of experience in the region’s luxury dessert scene, he launched his own brand and sister company Sna’ap in October 2024, continuing his mission to tell stories through sweets.
A Taste of Salalah, Reimagined in Chocolate
Crafted with distinctly Omani ingredients, including frankincense harvested in Salalah and a sweet coconut katayef blend, this chocolate bar is a tribute to Dhofar’s natural bounty. Chef Nouel’s concept combines tradition with luxury, delivering a delicate harmony of tropical warmth and aromatic spice—all in one silky bite.
This extraordinary creation will be available exclusively at Al Mina, the resort’s beachside Mediterranean restaurant, open daily from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Guests can enjoy the chocolate bar at OMR 6, offering a gourmet souvenir of their monsoon escape.
