Where exactly will SAONA be located?

SAONA will be located on the first floor of voco Dubai The Palm, situated on Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah.

Who is the executive chef at SAONA?

The executive chef at SAONA is Richie Richards, a Jamaican-born chef with over 20 years of international culinary experience, including a previous role at Miss Lily’s in Dubai.

What kind of cuisine will SAONA offer?

SAONA will offer a fusion of Caribbean and modern Peruvian cuisine, combining Caribbean ingredients and flavours with contemporary Peruvian cooking techniques.

What is the capacity of the new restaurant?

SAONA will be able to accommodate up to 244 guests across its main dining room, VIP lounge, casual lounge seating, and outdoor areas.

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Lifestyle·7 November 2026

SAONA Caribbean-Peruvian Restaurant to Open at voco Dubai The Palm, Palm Jumeirah

A new Caribbean-Peruvian restaurant, SAONA, is set to open in December at voco Dubai The Palm on Palm West Beach, featuring Jamaican-born Chef Richie Richards.

Dubai's Palm West Beach will welcome a new culinary destination this December with the opening of SAONA, a Caribbean-Peruvian restaurant located on the first floor of voco Dubai The Palm. The restaurant draws inspiration from Saona Island, known for its vibrant culture and relaxed atmosphere.

SAONA will offer a unique fusion menu crafted by Jamaican-born Executive Chef Richie Richards, who brings over two decades of international culinary experience, including a tenure at Miss Lily’s in Dubai. The menu will blend Caribbean ingredients and flavours with modern Peruvian cooking techniques, promising creative interpretations of traditional dishes.

The venue is designed to accommodate 244 guests and will feature a main dining room, a VIP lounge, casual lounge seating, and outdoor areas. The interior design aims to evoke the warmth and colour of the Caribbean through tropical-inspired decor, warm lighting, and layered textures. Beyond dining, SAONA plans to host lively evenings with handcrafted cocktails and DJ sets, catering to various occasions from casual dinners to private celebrations.

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Where exactly will SAONA be located?: SAONA will be located on the first floor of voco Dubai The Palm, situated on Palm West Beach, Palm Jumeirah.
Who is the executive chef at SAONA?: The executive chef at SAONA is Richie Richards, a Jamaican-born chef with over 20 years of international culinary experience, including a previous role at Miss Lily’s in Dubai.
What kind of cuisine will SAONA offer?: SAONA will offer a fusion of Caribbean and modern Peruvian cuisine, combining Caribbean ingredients and flavours with contemporary Peruvian cooking techniques.
What is the capacity of the new restaurant?: SAONA will be able to accommodate up to 244 guests across its main dining room, VIP lounge, casual lounge seating, and outdoor areas.

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