The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi and Ginori 1735 Unveil the First Café Ginori in the Middle East

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The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi has unveiled the innovative Café Ginori concept bringing Ginori 1735’s artistic craftmanship and playfulness to the resort’s culinary experience. In collaboration with the renowned Italian porcelain brand Ginori 1735, the first café of its kind to open in the Middle East, marks the next chapter in the global partnership that brings bold and unexpected dining experiences to select St. Regis properties around the world.

Café Ginori at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi is an immersive experience that embodies the essence of la dolce vita and artistic expression in every detail. With beautiful sea view, the warm and welcoming café brings the full flair of Ginori 1735’s artistry, an Italian inspired menu from breakfast to aperitivo and a retail space. Blending creativity with the fine details of home décor, the café features Ginori 1735’s Domus home décor collection, from the intricately woven Ginori Ondori Azalea fabrics on the cushions and chairs to the precious artisanal wallpaper in delicate petal hues, every element reflects St. Regis’ dedication to luxury and elegance. A selection of iconic porcelain is available to purchase from the café’s retail space from the Oriente Italiano, Labirinto, Il Viaggio di Nettuno and Diva collections.

The all-day menu of signature dishes curated by the resorts’ culinary experts are paired with Ginori 1735’s Oriente Italiano, Il Viaggio di Nettuno, and Labirinto collections. The menu includes Panzanella, Vitello Tonnato, Ribollita Soup, Eggplant Parmigiana, Truffle Arancini, Sfogliatella, Sicilian Cannoli, Tiramisu and Ricotta Tart. Café Ginori introduces a new destination for afternoon indulgence with the Ginori Afternoon Tea offering a refined selection of sweet and savoury delicacies served on Ginori 1735 artistic porcelain, paired perfectly with premium teas and coffee.

To celebrate the grand opening of Café Ginori at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi, guests were invited to an exclusive celebration on Thursday, May 15^th. Guest enjoyed the café’s delicacies, each bite a celebration of flavour, and expertly crafted mocktails infused with quintessential Italian botanicals. Accompanied by a live painting session, guests were transported to the essence of the best Italian craftsmanship and heritage.

For guests seeking a one-of-a-kind keepsake, the partnership includes a Ginori 1735 coaster set designed exclusively for St. Regis – a bespoke collection of four coasters that draws inspiration from the elegance and glamour of both brands and pays homage to the iconic Bloody Mary, a signature cocktail of the St. Regis brand. Available online, the St. Regis Ginori coaster set embodies the artistry and celebration of this collaboration, offering guests a lasting memento of the brand’s exceptional hospitality.

This global expansion builds on the connection between the two brands that began with the recently restyled terrace at The St. Regis Venice followed by The St. Regis Riyadh and The St. Regis Downtown Dubai. The first Café Ginori created as part of this partnership opened at The St. Regis in Florence in November 2024.

Café Ginori is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. To make a reservation, please contact +971 2 498 8443 or email restaurant.saadiyat@stregis.com. For more information, please visit www.cafeginorisaadiyatisland.com and The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi social media handles:

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ABOUT THE ST. REGIS SAADIYAT ISLAND RESORT, ABU DHABI

Inspired by the legacy of The St. Regis brand and the natural beauty of Saadiyat Island, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort is a defined, five-star beachside escape that offers a journey through quintessential and impeccable luxury. Located just steps away from its own private pristine beach, it provides the perfect fusion of opulence and tranquillity, just a short drive from the centre of the UAE capital.
An unforgettable beach and city escape, the destination invites local and international travellers to explore the allure and magic of the glittering Arabian Gulf, the finest cuisines from across the world, and an array of immersive and totally bespoke lifestyle experiences. Unrivalled in terms of location, service, design and comfort, it is proud to be one of the most exclusive and special destinations in the world. 

ABOUT GINORI 1735

GINORI 1735 has been for three centuries one of the main global brands in the field of luxury and lifestyle, the expression of Italian excellence in pure porcelain and in design. Part of Kering Group since 2013, GINORI 1735 has always been associated with great figures of fashion, art, design, architecture, film, and decor. The brand creations represent a blend between heritage and innovation. These include tableware collections, art and living objects, gifts, lamps, furnishings, and fabrics, crystalware and cutlery. The iconic crown that marks the GINORI 1735 creations stands for the perfect merging of craft and art that has always been at the heart of the brand. Based in Florence, the Manifattura represents a unique place, where high-tech technology now supports a savoir-faire that is the result of centuries-old artistic craftsmanship. GINORI 1735 forwards a modern Renaissance, a rebirth and rediscovery of pleasures and art in everyday life. Today, the GINORI 1735 world is shaped by a multiplicity of voices and styles. It reinvests its legacy with the vision of the next generation of cutting-edge style masters, that bring art into everyday life and everyday life into art. GINORI 1735 counts on a distribution network which includes its Florence, Milan, Paris, Seoul and London stores, and is present in some of the most prestigious department and specialty stores in Europe, America, the Middle East and APAC. The brand can also count on important partnerships worldwide with some of the most prestigious luxury hotel chains and among the most refined restaurants. The Maison also has its own ecommerce channel that reaches more than 30 countries globally.