Which of these have you visited?
Update your gastronomy lists, for the second edition of Dubai’s Michelin guide is here!
Hosted at Atlantis The Royal, the award ceremony saw top chefs and industry professionals in attendance as restaurants were elevated to the elite list.
The prestigious two Michelin star rating was awarded to three restaurants, while a whopping 11 restaurants walked away with one! Additionally, three restaurants got a Michelin Green Star, awarded to eateries with sustainable practices, and 17 got a Bib Gourmand nod.
In total, you can now dine at 14 Michelin-rated restaurants in Dubai. Talk about the place to be!
Avatara, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and Moonrise won one Michelin star for the first time. Meanwhile, Trèsind Studio, Nakheel Tower, Palm Jumeirah, received the Michelin two-star ranking for the first time.
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Il Ristorante – Niko Romito and STAY by Yannick Alléno, both awarded two MICHELIN Stars in 2022, retained their distinction this year. And, all the restaurants – 11 Woodfire, Al Muntaha, Armani Ristorante, Hakkasan, Hoseki, Ossiano, Tasca by Jose Avillez and Torno Subito – maintained their one Michelin star rating.
In addition, 17 restaurants received a Bib Gourmand, with three new additions, namely 21 Grams, 3Fils and Aamara.
Meanwhile, Boca and Teible received a Michelin Green Star for their commitment to more sustainable gastronomy. Since its inception in 2020, the Michelin Green Star highlights those restaurants at the forefront of sustainable practices, offering food that’s environmentally aware and inspiring.
This year, the Young Chef Award went to Omkar Walve of avatāra, and Arturo Scamardella of Dinner By Heston Blumenthal received the Sommelier Award for his excellent advice, knowledge, passion and understanding of the needs of diners.
The Service Award was handed to the team at La Mar by Gastón Acurio, managed by Tomislav Lokvicic, while the new Special Award – the Opening of the Year – went to Ariana’s Persian Kitchen led by chef Ariana Bundy.
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Image source Dinner by Heston Blumentha, Grégoire Berger’s Ossiano, Hakkasan Dubai, La Mar by Gastón Acurio
