Abu Dhabi Michelin Guide Restaurant Starts Culinary Residency at Oberoi Hotels
Michelin Guide restaurant from Abu Dhabi brings its open-fire cooking showcase to Oberoi Hotels in India this June. Read the full article now.
Ekta Mathew 
MUMBAI, June 12, 2026 — A Michelin Guide restaurant from Abu Dhabi begins a limited residency at two Oberoi Hotels in India this June, bringing a signature open-fire cooking showcase to Fenix in Mumbai and threesixtyone° in Gurgaon.
The culinary event features Chef Jack Jarrot of Sand & Koal, a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant based in Abu Dhabi, presenting a four-day menu that highlights wood-fire-based dishes and regional ingredients. The residency runs from June 24 through June 27.
Michelin Guide Restaurant Debut at Oberoi Hotels
The residency marks Sand & Koal’s first showcase in India through the Oberoi Hotels partnership. Chef Jarrot will lead the kitchen team in crafting menus that blend open-fire techniques with contemporary flavours, inviting diners to explore creative interpretations of grilled and smoked cuisine.
“This opportunity allows our kitchen to present a culinary dialogue between Abu Dhabi and India,” said Chef Jack Jarrot, executive chef of Sand & Koal. “We aim to bring forward the essence of our fire-based cooking in each dish.”
Why This Matters
The collaboration with Oberoi Hotels adds to India’s growing appetite for international fine dining experiences. Sand & Koal’s four-day event at Fenix and threesixtyone° introduces new flavours to local guests and visitors at two of the country’s luxury hotel dining destinations.
Fenix Mumbai and threesixtyone° Gurgaon are known for their eclectic menus and stylish atmospheres, and this residency provides a platform to showcase global culinary talent within an Indian setting.
Background on Sand & Koal and the Michelin Guide
Sand & Koal is recognised in the Michelin Guide’s Abu Dhabi selection for its high-quality cooking and innovative use of fire-centric techniques. The Michelin Guide, established by the Michelin tyre company, is widely considered one of the world’s most respected restaurant guides, with inclusion signalling international culinary recognition.
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