Head Chef

Emanuele De Leo

Born in Italy, Emanuele De Leo has over 10 years of culinary expertise. He has worked in France, the Caribbean, and the UAE and trained under top chefs in Paris. In 2022, he joined Jumeirah Group in Dubai, becoming Head Chef at Shimmers in 2023. Emanuele blends Italian and Greek traditions, using fresh ingredients to create Mediterranean dishes, making him a sought-after chef in Dubai.