Dubai’s most-loved celebrity chef Gary Rhodes tragically passed away in Dubai on Tuesday 26th November 2019. Gary was 59 years old.
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Condolences poured in as soon as the news broke out. Many took to Twitter to express their grief.
A family statement said, “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of beloved husband, father and brother, Gary Rhodes OBE. Gary passed away last evening, Tuesday 26th November 2019, at the age of 59, with his beloved wife Jennie by his side. The family would like to thank everyone for their support and ask for privacy during this time.’
“The team at Grosvenor House Dubai and Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa are devastated to hear of the tragic passing of Chef Gary Rhodes OBE. Not only has the industry lost a true culinary legend, we have also lost an inspirational human being and a very dear friend. No words can express our sadness at Gary’s death or our gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rhodes family.”
The father of two moved to the UAE and made it his home along with his family. “I love walking out when I’m at the top. I think it was a great move to make, it was the right move,” he said in 2017. At that time he was ending a 10-year contract at one of his two Michelin-starred London restaurants. He then wanted to explore the food scene in Dubai, where he was already heading Rhodes Mezzanine at the Grosvenor House hotel.
Rhodes is well-known for his partnership with Vox Cinemas, which extends to 11 sites and nearly 40 individual cinemas across the region.