Press & Awards
The Next Chapter: Interview with Chef Saradhi Dakara
DECEMBER, 2025
After nearly two decades shaping Dubai’s culinary scene, from leading kitchens at Jumeirah and Marriott to helping expand The Maine Group internationally, Chef Saradhi Dakara has become one of the city’s most influential homegrown talents…
What we know about chef Saradhi Dakara’s new hospitality group
JULY, 2025
Chef Saradhi Dakara, renowned for his pivotal role in expanding The Maine Group across Dubai, London, Ibiza, and Bodrum, has announced the launch of Stellar Society Group…
Orilla brings Mediterranean coastal charm to Dubai
AUGUST, 2025
Dubai isn’t short of great restaurants. And just when you think you’ve tried them all, a new concept comes along to stir your appetite once again. This time, say hello to Orilla, coming soon to the city.
Located at Hotel Local Dubai at Jumeirah Village Triangle, Orilla means “shore” in Spanish. It promises a heartfelt tribute to Mediterranean coastal living, where long lunches and breezy evenings are part of every celebration…
The Next Chapter: Interview with Chef Saradhi Dakara
DECEMBER, 2025
After nearly two decades shaping Dubai’s culinary scene, from leading kitchens at Jumeirah and Marriott to helping expand The Maine Group internationally, Chef Saradhi Dakara has become one of the city’s most influential homegrown talents…
What we know about chef Saradhi Dakara’s new hospitality group
JULY, 2025
Chef Saradhi Dakara, renowned for his pivotal role in expanding The Maine Group across Dubai, London, Ibiza, and Bodrum, has announced the launch of Stellar Society Group…
Orilla brings Mediterranean coastal charm to Dubai
AUGUST, 2025
Dubai isn’t short of great restaurants. And just when you think you’ve tried them all, a new concept comes along to stir your appetite once again. This time, say hello to Orilla, coming soon to the city.
Located at Hotel Local Dubai at Jumeirah Village Triangle, Orilla means “shore” in Spanish. It promises a heartfelt tribute to Mediterranean coastal living, where long lunches and breezy evenings are part of every celebration…
Chef Saradhi Dakara launches Stellar Society Group with debut restaurant Orilla in Dubai
AUGUST, 2025
Chef Saradhi Dakara has announced the launch of Stellar Society Group, a new UAE-based hospitality company co-founded with US restaurateur Utkarsh Patel
The group aims to bring a fresh take to the ultra-luxury casual space with ingredient-led concepts that prioritise soul, simplicity, and thoughtful execution…
Saradhi Dakara and Ilaria Zamperlin to lead UAE chapter of Chefs’ Irish Beef Club
MARCH, 2021
The Irish food board, Bord Bia, has revealed that New England Brasserie Company group executive chef Saradhi Dakara and Ilaria Zamperlin will lead the UAE chapter of the Chefs’ Irish Beef Club (CIBC)…
Chef Saradhi Dakara’s Inspiring Journey to Global Fame
OCTOBER, 2020
Chef Saradhi Dakara’s journey started in a small coastal town in India, where food was more than just sustenance, it was a way of life. Inspired by his mother’s natural talent in the kitchen, young Saradhi spent hours watching her cook…
Chef Saradhi Dakara launches Stellar Society Group with debut restaurant Orilla in Dubai
AUGUST, 2025
Chef Saradhi Dakara has announced the launch of Stellar Society Group, a new UAE-based hospitality company co-founded with US restaurateur Utkarsh Patel
The group aims to bring a fresh take to the ultra-luxury casual space with ingredient-led concepts that prioritise soul, simplicity, and thoughtful execution…
Saradhi Dakara and Ilaria Zamperlin to lead UAE chapter of Chefs’ Irish Beef Club
MARCH, 2021
The Irish food board, Bord Bia, has revealed that New England Brasserie Company group executive chef Saradhi Dakara and Ilaria Zamperlin will lead the UAE chapter of the Chefs’ Irish Beef Club (CIBC)…
Chef Saradhi Dakara’s Inspiring Journey to Global Fame
OCTOBER, 2020
Chef Saradhi Dakara’s journey started in a small coastal town in India, where food was more than just sustenance, it was a way of life. Inspired by his mother’s natural talent in the kitchen, young Saradhi spent hours watching her cook…