Marbella’s ‘unique experiences’ Gala in Puerto Banús

Marbella’s mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, acknowledged the city as a destination of “unique experiences” during an international gastronomy gala held at Puerto Banús’ Muelle de Honor. 

At the event on Saturday 12th July, 300 guests were present. They enjoyed a fusion of luxury Arab and Chinese cuisine, created by Heba and Zhao Xiaowei, two world-renowned chefs. Heba Xiaowei a Chinese chef is renowned as a master of Zhejiang, Jiangsu and Arab cuisines.

According to a statement from Marbella Council, Mayor Muñoz, joined by tourism councillor Arturo Bernal and Puerto Banús CEO Juan Núñez, explained that such initiatives are vital for attracting visitors seeking excellence and raising the level of the city’s brand. Marbella Council sponsored the event as part of Andalusian Regional government’s Major Cities Tourism Plan. The evening featured a unique culinary experience, including a welcome appetiser with local “Sabor a Málaga” products and innovative dishes like baked sea bass with tahini sauce and caramelised lotus duck with acorn-fed Iberian ham.

A video message was also shown at the gala from the Mayor of Hangzhou, the hometown of Chef Xiaowei, demonstrating the cultural ties that exist between the two cities.