City Centre Rotana Doha Showcases Artworks of Ooh at Teatro

Press release

Published December 12th, 2017 - 09:30 GMT

The exhibition will run from December 13 to 19, from 12:30pm on week days and from 5:00pm on weekends.

Teatro - the award winning concept and signature upscale restaurant at City Centre Rotana Doha is hosting an exhibition of artist “Sinchai Zonputh” from Thailand, also known as “Ooh” among his colleagues in the art society. The exhibition will run from December 13 to 19, 2017 and will be open to all guests from 12.30 pm and on weekends from 5pm.

Ooh is an in-house artist from Paint The Town Qatar and his 12 exhibits at Teatro will reflect the culture and heritage of the state of Qatar and will act as a precursor to Qatar National Day celebrations.

While indulging in gastronomic delights at Teatro, guests can admire the artworks of Ooh and indulge in a set menu arranged with the items that he selected with a special price. They can also watch the live cooking of their food at the restaurant's show kitchen or Sushi Bar. Teatro offers a comprehensive à la carte menu creatively blending dishes from Chinese, Indian, Italian, Japanese and Thai cuisines that will be available throughout the day.

To celebrate the art festivity, Teatro is offering a 5 course set menu for a temping price of QR 199. On arrival, guests can enjoy steamed Edamame with spicy Himalayan sea salt. Followed by this, Japanese food lovers can opt for screaming salmon, Salmon with jalapeno and traditional ponzu, while those wishing to experience Thai cuisine can treat their taste buds by opting for Tom yam soup spicy hot-sour broth, lemongrass, Thai basil and shrimps.

Furthermore, diners, who relish South Asian cuisine can enjoy mini lamb seekh, kebab, butter naan and mint chutney prepared in Indian style, while those craving for Italian food will not be disappointed, and can enjoy grilled Corn – Fed Chicken, Potato – onion ragout, sautéed chanterelle mushrooms. And for the finale, diners can try Trio of Teatro mini deserts as well as a selection of fine teas and hand crafted coffees

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Martin Kendall, General Manager City Center Rotana Doha said, “At Teatro, it’s all about having an unforgettable experience. It stands out as a venue for theatrical dining and through a range of stunning art work on display at the entrance, visitors to the hotel can immerse themselves in the stunning collection of artwork."

"The exhibition perfectly complements the vibrant festive season, and we look forward to welcoming guests to enjoy the show," he added.

Artist Sinchai Zonputh – Ooh said,” There is a special movement of fine art taking place in town these days with exhibitions showcasing the love for Qatar under the current circumstances. Many artists are working on leaving their prints in art exhibitions taking place in town to showcase their love, and I am delighted to be one of those artist taking part in these exhibitions through my paintings reflecting my feelings towards Qatar”.

“I would like to thank City Centre Rotana Doha for hosting me and my paintings and for this great initiative which reflects their interest and continuous support towards art and artists in Qatar by hosting their works at the special galleria area at the entrance of “Teatro” restaurant.”

Besides being a painter, Ooh has mastered the craft of recycling discarded paper products. He advocates eco-friendly campaigns such as protection of the environment, recycling, or saving the trees and the rain-forests. He already has a loyal fan following since he joined the QatArt Handmade Community in 2015. The group is composed of Qataris and expatriates dedicated in producing one-of-a-kind handicrafts.

Background Information

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation

Rotana was founded in 1992, by a partnership between two visionary thinkers, Nasser Al Nowais and Selim El Zyr, who were joined three years later by Nael Hashweh and Imad Elias.

Operating as Rotana, it opened its first property in Abu Dhabi in 1993 and is today one of the leading hotel management companies within the Middle East and North Africa.

Rotana is a company offering the best of both worlds. A unique understanding of the culture and communities of the Middle East combined with the collective expertise of an executive team contributing over 35 years of international experience in the service industry.

Rotana aggressive expansion plans have seen the company grow from 2 properties in 1993 to a total of 70 by 2014. With several further properties planned for opening and new projects in the pipeline confirming the company's intention to have a Rotana managed property in all the major cities throughout the Middle East and North Africa within the next five years.