Emirates Palace, along with the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA), has announced the sponsorship of the 'Arts of Cooking Festival – Abu Dhabi Gourmet 2011' which begins in the capital tomorrow. “The festival is seen as one of the most prominent events in the hotel industry and art of cooking.

The sponsorship from palace for this event came off the festival’s significance as being enjoyed locally, regionally and globally,” said Executive Director of Sales and Marketing department at the Emirates Palace, Janet Abrahams.

She further added that “The Emirates Palace is keen to provide all the elements of success to this festival, which contributes in promoting the emirate of Abu Dhabi as a tourist destination promoting cultural festivals throughout the year.”

The most prominent chefs would be participating in the festival hosted by Emirates Palace which includes seventeen head chefs holding together three of Chefs Hat Category, 22 Michelin stars, six of the finest dessert makers including a list of guests. The festival Abu Dhabi 2011 comprises courses on excelling in the art of cooking, celebrities dinner and a charity event, UAE’s royal and palaces dinner, the golf ceremony, the Middle Eastern cooking and Arts of Cooking awards ceremony.