ANFREA MIGLIACCIO

Al Mahara, meaning ‘Oyster Shell’ in Arabic, is an extraordinary seafood restaurant located at the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Offering a truly immersive dining experience designed to incite an explosion of the senses, this culinary masterpiece is set against a backdrop of a tropical reef aquarium. The Al Mahara kitchen is now home to acclaimed Michelin Chef Andrea Migliaccio. Despite working under some of Europe’s most celebrated chefs, Andrea Migliaccio’s greatest mentor was his grandmother. He grew up on the island of Ischia, just northwest of Capri, and surrounded by the very best Mediterranean ingredients from an early age. His father worked on boats all over the world and his mother had a full-time job, so he and his three brothers spent most of their time at their grandmother’s house, who was known as one of Ischia’s best cooks. ‘My grandmother was constantly cooking for huge groups of people – there were family members and neighbours at the table all the time,’ says Andrea. ‘There was always such joy in the air.’ Andrea’s cuisine is inspired by the simple principles of innovation and tradition. Showcasing classical dishes, whilst paying the utmost respect to seasonal ingredients and handpicking the best ingredients – Andrea curates a paradise of tastes and flavours as an ode to his late grandmother.