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Jiwan and Alee Announce Exclusive Pop-Up Collaboration

23 April 2025

The Next Chapter of Middle Eastern Cuisine

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On May 1 and 2, Jiwan, the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand restaurant at the National Museum of Qatar, is joining forces with acclaimed Amman restaurant Alee, to celebrate the evocative flavours of the past, present, and future Middle East over lunch and dinner. The collaboration will see Alee’s renowned Chef Proprietor Ali Ghzawi, and Head Chef of Jiwan Morgan Perrigaud, join together to create a feast that’s as rich, complex, and captivating as the cultures that inspire it.

Sharing Chef Perrigaud’s culinary ethos of reimagining flavours of the region in new and exciting ways, Alee brings Jordanian culinary tradition into sharp modern focus through Chef Ghzawi’s refined take on the flavours of the Levant. Bound by a shared deep respect for heritage and a commitment to innovation, these chefs are at the forefront of redefining what modern Middle Eastern cuisine can be.

Diners can expect a tribute to the rich culinary traditions and evolving flavours of the region, a series of dishes that feel both familiar and new–Middle Eastern food made modern. This exchange offers something special: a chance to see how culinary legacy can evolve without losing its soul.

This is a celebration of the region’s culinary tradition, and of innovation,” says Chef Morgan. “Chef Ali and I wanted to create something that reflects the heart and soul–andfuture–of Middle Eastern cuisine.” Chef Ali adds, “At Alee, every dish we serve tells a story. This collaboration lets us share those stories with a new audience in Doha.”

With unforgettable flavours and a vibrant atmosphere, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

For more information and reservations, visit jiwan.qa or call +974 4452 5725.

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Groupe Ducasse Paris is deploying its activity in food, restaurant, hospitality, education and consulting. The company constantly develops innovative ideas and ensures their sustainability. Its continuous pursuit of excellence is based on the talent of men and women, the quality of the produce and a great savoir-faire. President and Founder, Alain Ducasse is the company’s inspiration and is dedicated to offer a fair cuisine, transmission of knowledge and developing a responsible vision of his profession.

About Qatar Museums

Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, provides authentic and inspiring cultural experiences through a growing network of museums, heritage sites, festivals, public art installations, and programmes. QM preserves and expands the nation’s cultural offerings, sharing art and culture from Qatar, the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region with the world and enriching the lives of citizens, residents, and visitors.

Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and led by its Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, QM has made Qatar a vibrant centre for the arts, culture, and education in the Middle East and beyond. QM is integral to the goal of developing an innovative, diverse, and progressive nation, bringing people together to ignite new thinking, spark critical cultural conversations, and amplify the voices of Qatar’s people. Since its founding in 2005, QM has overseen the development of museums and festivals including the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) and MIA Park, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the National Museum of Qatar (NMOQ), 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, QM Gallery Al Riwaq, QM Gallery Katara, and Design Doha. Future museums include Dadu: Children’s Museum of Qatar, Art Mill Museum, Qatar Auto Museum and the Lusail Museum.

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