Al Baleed Resort Salalah Partners with Chef Nouel Catis to Create Exclusive Limited-Edition Chocolate for Khareef Season

(IN SHORT) Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara is collaborating with Chef Nouel Catis to bring a unique chocolate experience to Oman. The Anantara Khareef Chocolate, crafted with local ingredients like frankincense and coconut katayef, will be available exclusively from June to August 2025. Guests can also enjoy Chef Nouel’s Coconut Malva Cake. This seasonal partnership highlights the resort’s commitment to offering innovative, locally inspired experiences during the Khareef season.

(PRESS RELEASE) BANGKOK, 2025-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara is excited to announce a unique collaboration with celebrated Dubai-based Filipino-heritage patissier Chef Nouel Catis. Known for his viral pistachio kunafa chocolate, Chef Nouel brings his latest culinary venture to southern Oman with a new chocolate inspired by the rich flavours and heritage of the Dhofar region.

Introducing The Anantara Khareef Chocolate, a limited-edition treat that perfectly captures the essence of Salalah during the Khareef season. This one-of-a-kind chocolate combines local ingredients such as aromatic frankincense and a sweet coconut katayef mixture, resulting in a unique blend of flavors that showcase Oman’s cultural richness. Available exclusively from June to August 2025, guests can enjoy this seasonal creation at Al Mina, the resort’s Mediterranean beachside venue.

Alongside the Anantara Khareef Chocolate, guests will also have the chance to indulge in Coconut Malva Cake, another of Chef Nouel’s creations that combines comfort and nostalgia. These offerings are a true testament to Chef Nouel’s ability to transform local ingredients into globally inspired delicacies.

Chef Nouel, who launched his own company, Sna’ap, in October 2024, has worked with renowned chocolatiers and chefs across the region since 2013. His passion for innovation and cultural storytelling has helped shape the Middle Eastern culinary scene.

“We are thrilled to welcome Chef Nouel Catis to Al Baleed Resort Salalah for this exclusive collaboration. His creativity and ability to blend local flavors with global culinary trends align perfectly with our commitment to offering guests unique and unforgettable experiences during the Khareef season,” said Andrea Orrù, General Manager, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara.

Pop-Up Details
Dates: June 1 – August 31, 2025
Venue: Al Mina, Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
Time: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Price: OMR 6 per Anantara Khareef Chocolate bar, OMR 6 for Coconut Malva Cake

Bookings can be made by emailing fb.aabs@anantara.com or calling +968 2322 8242.

Media contacts:

Camilla Coburn Davis
Regional Director of Public Relations
Minor Hotels Middle East & Africa
cdavis@minor.com

Nawfal Mbamba
Director of Marketing and Communications
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara
nmbamba@anantara.com

SOURCE: Minor Hotels