Arabian Horizons III Brings the Culinary Traditions of Lebanon and Egypt Together at Byblos, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay

Byblos at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay presents Arabian Horizons III, the latest chapter of its culinary series celebrating the flavours, stories and culinary talent of the Arab world. Taking place November 12 to 14, 2026, the three-night experience brings together Tony El Khoury, Chef of Byblos, and award-winning Egyptian Chef Shehab Medhat for a ten-course tasting menu exploring the culinary traditions of Lebanon and Egypt.

Created as a platform for culinary exchange and cultural discovery, Arabian Horizons brings chefs and culinary perspectives from across the Arab world together at Byblos. Each edition offers a new dialogue between traditions, ingredients and creative approaches, reflecting the restaurant’s connection to Lebanese heritage while opening the table to the wider region.

For Arabian Horizons III, Tony El Khoury welcomes Chef Shehab Medhat, winner of MBC Top Chef Arab World 2025, Season 8. The Egyptian chef has also represented Egypt at Bocuse d’Or Africa 2022 and reached the regional finals of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition, establishing a growing reputation for contemporary cooking rooted in culture and storytelling.

A 10-Course Journey Through Lebanon and Egypt

At Byblos, Tony El Khoury and Chef Shehab Medhat bring Lebanese and Egyptian culinary traditions into conversation through a 10-course tasting menu.

Rooted in the flavors of the region, the menu reflects two distinct culinary perspectives, with each chef drawing on familiar ingredients and traditions through contemporary techniques. Across the courses, the character of Lebanese and Egyptian cuisine comes through in thoughtful interpretations that honor their origins while expressing each chef’s individual approach.

The experience moves between dishes created individually by the two chefs before concluding with a dessert conceived collaboratively, bringing the menu to a close with a final expression of their shared craft.

For Tony El Khoury, whose cooking at Byblos draws inspiration from the recipes and flavors of Lebanon, Arabian Horizons offers an opportunity to explore Lebanese cuisine through new culinary conversations. His approach combines a strong respect for tradition with contemporary expression, reflecting the spirit of Byblos as a modern Lebanese dining destination at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay.

“Arabian Horizons is about bringing together chefs who are deeply connected to their culinary roots while giving them the freedom to create something new together,” says Tony El Khoury. “Lebanese and Egyptian cuisines each have such distinctive identities, and this collaboration gives Chef Shehab and me the opportunity to explore those traditions from our own perspectives and bring them together around one table.”

For Chef Shehab Medhat, the collaboration brings another perspective to the table. His culinary approach is shaped by Egyptian heritage alongside broader African and Middle Eastern influences, expressed through contemporary techniques and a strong emphasis on storytelling.

“Coming to Byblos for Arabian Horizons is an opportunity to tell a story that feels very personal,” says Chef Shehab Medhat. “Tony and I come from two different culinary traditions, but there is so much that connects the way we cook: generosity, memory and a respect for where our food comes from. This menu is our way of celebrating those connections while giving each cuisine its own voice.”

Set along the waterfront at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, Byblos provides the setting for the three-night collaboration, bringing together contemporary Lebanese dining, the restaurant’s Mediterranean-inspired surroundings and an experience created around gathering and sharing.

Arabian Horizons III will take place at Byblos, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, from November 12 to 14, 2026, featuring an exclusive 10-course tasting menu by Tony El Khoury and Chef Shehab Medhat.

For reservations and further information:
Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
+973 1711 5000