Pai Thai Welcomes Blue Elephant for a Four-Hands Celebration of Thai Cuisine
Pai Thai’s Chef Amara Mahayothee is joined by Thailand’s Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe of Blue Elephant for two four-hands dinners and a culinary masterclass celebrating Thai flavours, heritage and tradition.
United Arab Emirates, Dubai, 5 October 2026: This October, Pai Thai at Jumeirah Al Qasr invites guests to an exceptional weekend of Thai gastronomy. On 16 and 17 October, the award-winning dining destination welcomes Blue Elephant founder, Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe to Dubai, where she joins Head Chef Amara Mahayothee for a limited series of four-hands dinners and an intimate culinary masterclass.
Across two evenings, the chefs will present three- and five-course menus combining dishes from Pai Thai and Blue Elephant. Among the highlights are “Naam Dokmai” green mango lobster salad, prepared with mango from Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe’s native province; organic green chicken curry with Thai sweet basil and kaffir lime leaves; and ribeye with Blue Elephant Black Diamond garlic, GI pepper and a hint of truffle.
The dinner menu draws upon recipes with personal and historical significance. The jumbo river prawn tom yum replicates the traditional version served during the period of King Rama V in the late nineteenth century. Uniting Emirati dates with Thai mung bean and jasmine essence, the date cake dessert is inspired by a recipe from Master Chef Nooror Somany Steppe’s late mother. These stories bring the collaboration’s wider narrative of heritage and tradition to the table while connecting Thai culinary techniques with its Dubai setting.
On Saturday 17 October, the chefs take guests beyond the dining room with a hands-on masterclass exploring four Thai favourites: Yam Som O, Chor Muang, Gaeng Phed Goong and Khao Niew Ma Muang. Participants will discover the techniques and cultural stories behind each recipe before enjoying a seated three-course lunch at Pai Thai.
Event details:
Four-Hands Thai Dinner
Dates: 16 and 17 October 2026
Time: 18:00 onwards
Price: AED 395 per person for the three-course set menu; AED 695 per person for the five-course set menu. Beverages are available à la carte.
Four-Hands Thai Masterclass
Date: 17 October 2026
Time: 11:00 to 14:30
Price: AED 695 per person, including a three-course lunch and soft beverages; AED 895 per person, including a three-course lunch with wine pairing
Beyond the collaboration, Pai Thai continues to bring the flavours of Thailand to the enchanting setting of Jumeirah Al Qasr, inviting guests to savour a refined expression of Thai cuisine over dinner daily from 18:00 to 22:30, or during Kin Samrap Lunch, served Friday to Sunday from 12:30 to 14:30 and extending to a daily lunch offering from November.
For more information or to make a reservation, please visit https://www.jumeirah.com/en/stay/dubai/jumeirah-al-qasr/experiences/pai-thai-blue-elephant-dinner-masterclass.
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About Jumeirah Al Qasr:
Jumeirah Al Qasr is a majestic Arabian palace, designed to be explored, where wonder unfolds in every moment. Set upon lush gardens and winding waterways, the hotel evokes the grandeur of a Sheikh’s summer residence, where intricate Arabian craftsmanship, warm hospitality and memorable experiences await around every corner. Opened in 2004, Jumeirah Al Qasr features 294 rooms and suites and offers a relaxed, family-friendly welcome. Set upon extensive landscaped grounds and winding canal-style waterways, with access to a two-kilometre private beach, guests can discover the resort by traditional abra, unwind at the adults-only Celeste infinity pool, enjoy access to the complimentary KiDS Club, explore a range of leisure experiences, or recharge with personalised high-tech, high-touch treatments at Talise Spa. Jumeirah Al Qasr is also home to award-winning dining destinations, including the Gault & Millau-recognised Pierchic and exquisite Pai Thai.
