| 03-02-20
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Em Sherif Sea Café has announced that it will open its doors in Ayla, Aqaba, by May 2027, coinciding with Eid Al-Adha, introducing a new seafood-led dining concept dedicated to refined seafood and premium steaks. The restaurant will offer an exceptional experience that brings together elevated culinary craftsmanship, elegant surroundings, and the signature hospitality that has established Em Sherif as one of the region’s and world’s most renowned names in luxury dining.
Em Sherif Sea Café carries its own distinct identity within the Em Sherif Group, presenting a concept that differs from Em Sherif Café. While Em Sherif Café reflects the brand’s broader Lebanese-inspired dining experience, Em Sherif Sea Café is conceived as a seafood-forward concept, celebrating the richness of the sea alongside carefully selected premium steaks, all expressed through a more coastal and ingredient-driven culinary lens.
The upcoming opening will introduce a fresh vision for luxury seafood dining in Aqaba. Built around carefully selected premium seafood, refined presentation, and world-class hospitality standards, the restaurant will aim to enrich the Kingdom’s fine dining landscape through an integrated experience rooted in quality, culinary precision, and meticulous attention to detail.
The addition of Em Sherif Sea Café will complement Ayla’s integrated tourism and lifestyle offering, which brings together hotels and residences, restaurants, retail outlets, beach clubs, a marina, golf, and a wide range of leisure experiences. It will also diversify the dining options available to Ayla’s residents and visitors and strengthen Aqaba’s appeal as a year-round tourism destination.
Eng. Sahl Dudin, Managing Director of Ayla Oasis Development Company, said: “The upcoming opening of Em Sherif Sea Café reflects Ayla’s continued approach to attracting quality concepts that enhance the experience of residents and visitors and add value to Aqaba’s tourism offering. The restaurant’s specialized concept and established global presence will make it a valuable addition to the diverse dining experiences available at Ayla.”
Yasmina Hayek, Executive Chef of Em Sherif Group said: “We are pleased to bring Em Sherif Sea Café to Ayla and introduce this distinctive concept to Aqaba. The waterfront setting provides an ideal environment for a concept built around the sea and we look forward to bringing our approach and point of view to guests in Aqaba”.
With a global presence spanning more than 36 locations worldwide, and a strong record of prestigious awards and recognitions, Em Sherif Group continues to reinforce its position as one of the leading names in luxury hospitality. Through innovative concepts that blend authenticity and modernity, the Group celebrates a culture of generosity and hospitality that remains central to its identity.
With this upcoming opening, Ayla continues to strengthen its position as an integrated destination and support the development of Aqaba’s tourism and hospitality sector by introducing new experiences that respond to the expectations of local, regional, and international visitors.
