In partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.
Anybody who lives or has visited Abu Dhabi is well aware that the capital is a food-fan’s dream.
It’ll come as no surprise, then, that the 50 Best, providing annual ranking services for the world’s best restaurants and bars, is making its debut for the Middle East & North Africa region (MENA) right here in Abu Dhabi.
The launch of Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants marks the first time since 2013 –when both Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants and Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants were established – that 50 Best unveils a new regional restaurants list and awards programme.
Sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, the awards are set to be held in Abu Dhabi in
February 2022, shining a much-deserved spotlight on the region as a world-class culinary destination.
Hosted in the UAE capital in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi from 4 to 11 February, as part of the Abu Dhabi Culinary Calendar, the gala awards ceremony take place on Monday, 7 February.
Live Countdown
It’s truly exciting stuff with the inaugural list of Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants set to be revealed in a live countdown, along with a series of special awards, culminating in the announcement of The Best Restaurant in the Middle East & North Africa 2022.
250 voters, made up from of anonymous restaurant experts from 19 countries across the entire region, will decide the ranking of the region’s Best 50 Restaurants.
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Speaking about the event, His Excellency Ali Al Shaiba, Executive Director of Tourism and Marketing at DCT Abu Dhabi, said: We are thrilled to collaborate with 50 Best on the launch of Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants.”
“The time is indeed right to celebrate the best restaurants in the region, honouring talented members of the industry and shining a spotlight on the region’s culinary gems.”
“Abu Dhabi offers a diverse and inspiring mix of unique, experiential and world-class dining offerings in incredible locations and we are excited to be the host city for these very special awards.”
This launch marks a critical step in 50 Best’s continuous drive to inspire people to travel, explore and seek out new culinary adventures, putting the spotlight on up-and-coming chefs and food trends, and showcasing the subtlety and complexity of various cuisines from around the world.
The inaugural Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants event programme – including the awards ceremony and unveiling of the list – provides a unique opportunity to unite chefs, gourmets, and food and travel media from all over the region at a captivating celebration of cuisine and hospitality, while also promoting the culinary strength and diversity of the region as a whole to a global audience.
Programme highlights
Highlights for the programme in Abu Dhabi will include the thought-leadership forum #50BestTalks and a series of collaborative dining events featuring leading chefs from across the world, as well as the best regional talent.
Other events will include a series of live Chef Masterclasses, a Chefs’ Feast showcasing the finest produce and cooking from the United Arab Emirates, and the awards ceremony and countdown itself.
Key events in the programme will be open to food-loving consumers on a ticketed basis, with further details revealed in due course.
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