Al Baleed Culinary Festival 2026

A Michelin Journey Through the Sultanate of Oman

Throughout November 2026, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara presents the fifth edition of Salalah’s leading gastronomy festival. Enjoy Michelin-star-studded evenings, immersive Omani cultural showcases, artisan pastry experiences and signature collaborations from visiting and in-house culinary talent.

Guest Chefs & Collaborations

Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara is honoured to welcome two culinary talents from Michelin-recognised venues: Chef Osman Sezener, whose restaurant OD Urla has been awarded both a MICHELIN Star and a MICHELIN Green Star, and Frankie Wong, winner of the MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award 2025.

They are joined by pastry artisan Chef Nouel Catis; Chef Marco Van Rutten, Executive Chef of Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam; Chef Mohamed Al Balushi of Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort; the resort’s own Omani talents Chef Ammar Al Harthi and Chef Khalood Abdullah Jamaan Khazana; and Chef Reem Al Rahbi from Tivoli La Vie Muscat.

Frankie Wong– East Meets Elegance (MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award Winner 2025), Hongkong 🇭🇰

Frankie Wong brings his distinctive French cuisine with Japanese and Hong Kong influences to Salalah. His refined yet playful style makes him one of Asia’s most exciting young culinary talents.

Live Entertainment: Handpan Performance

Chef Marco Van Rutten 🇳🇱 

Returning after his participation in the 2025 edition, Chef Marco Van Rutten joins Al Baleed Culinary Festival 2026 as Executive Chef of Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam. Recently crowned winner of the 2026 Minor Hotels Europe & Americas Chef Masters League, he brings award-winning creativity, European refinement and signature culinary expertise to this year’s festival.

Live Entertainment: Handpan Performance

Osman Sezener– Soul of the Aegean (OD Urla – One MICHELIN Star & MICHELIN Green Star), Türkiye 🇹🇷

Founder and Executive Chef of OD Urla in İzmir, Chef Osman Sezener brings Michelin Star and Michelin Green Star-recognised Aegean cuisine to Al Baleed Culinary Festival 2026. His cooking celebrates seasonality, sustainability, local producers and a refined farm-to-table philosophy.

Live Entertainment: Handpan Performance

Chef Chef Nouel Catis 🇵🇭

After creating the celebrated Anantara Khareef Chocolate collaboration, Chef Nouel Catis returns to Salalah for Al Baleed Culinary Festival 2026. Known for his creativity and exceptional pastry expertise, he will present a series of exclusive sweet-led experiences.

Chefs Ammar Al Harthi & Khalood Abdullah Jamaan Khazana 🇴🇲

Celebrating Omani culinary heritage, Chef Ammar Al Harthi and Chef Khalood Abdullah Jamaan Khazana come together for a special dining experience rooted in local flavours, cultural storytelling and the rich traditions of Dhofar. Their menu brings the spirit of Oman to the table through refined, authentic dishes inspired by local ingredients and heritage. The evening forms part of the celebrations marking the 10th Anniversary of Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara

Live Entertainment: Omani Traditional Band 

Chef Mohamed Al Balushi & Chef Reem Al Rahbi 🇴🇲

Joining from Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, Omani Chef Mohamed Al Balushi brings over 10 years of luxury hospitality experience to the festival. His cooking reflects strong technical skill, local pride and a passion for showcasing Oman as a world-class culinary destination.

He will be joined by Chef Reem Al Rahbi, an emerging Omani culinary talent from sister property Tivoli La Vie Muscat. Trained at the National Hospitality Institute in Muscat, Chef Reem brings strong foundations in kitchen operations and food preparation, alongside a passion for developing her craft within Oman’s growing culinary scene.

Together, they will present a collaborative celebration of Omani cuisine as part of the 10th Anniversary of Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara.

Live Entertainment: Omani Traditional Band