Our Team

The entire folly team is passionate about ensuring that guests have the best possible time – food, drink, views and all.

Bojan Cirjanic

Executive Chef

Bringing a wealth of experience, Cirjanic has worked in the UAE since 2013 and has previously worked at Table 9 by Nick and Scott before becoming part of the opening team at folly where he stayed from 2016 to 2020. Re-joining as Executive Chef, Cirjanic currently heads the kitchen brigade and will build on the success folly has enjoyed as a major part of Dubai’s culinary scene.

Mario Scanniello

General Manager

With 18 years of experience in hospitality and deep understanding of service and operations, Mario has previously headed up Scarpetta Mercato, an Italian fine dining concept imported from New York, and prior to that headed up popular Italian restaurant Il Faro, part of Nakheel Hospitality. Mario held several positions at a range of luxury hotel brands including The Westin, Jumeirah and Grand Melia.