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After opening his first African restaurant in Rabat, Alain Ducasse plans to expand across the Middle East. Alexander Christou / The National

Alain Ducasse on the pursuit of perfecting regional tastes

The French chef recently opened his first restaurant in Africa within Morocco's tallest tower, and now he's after new heights with ventures across the UAE

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