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Ain Alalam – Rashad Iskandrni<\/p>\n
9 July, 2024: <\/strong>MICHELIN revealed the third edition of its annual MICHELIN Guide Dubai <\/em>during a prestigious ceremony last night at the recently opened One&Only One Za\u2019abeel. Among the highlights was Row on 45 becoming the fourth restaurant in Dubai to receive two MICHELIN Stars.<\/p>\n \n This year\u2019s prestigious MICHELIN Guide Dubai<\/em> includes a total of 106 restaurants, representing a 53.6% jump since the Guide\u2019s inception in 2022 when it listed 69 restaurants. Decided upon by MICHELIN\u2019s famously anonymous inspectors, the increase in restaurants in this year\u2019s edition, also up on the 90 included in 2023, is testament to Dubai\u2019s expanding and increasingly diverse gastronomy scene.<\/p>\n \n The 2024 edition recognises four two MICHELIN Stars restaurants, and 15 one MICHELIN Star restaurants, four of which are newly awarded. Dubai is now also home to 18 Bib Gourmand restaurants and three with a MICHELIN Green Star. (See full list of restaurants below.)<\/p>\n \n Row on 45<\/strong> from acclaimed British Chef Jason Atherton is not only new to the Guide but goes straight in with two MICHELIN Stars. It joins the stellar line up of Dubai restaurants with two MICHELIN Stars namely Il Ristorante \u2013 Niko Romito<\/strong>, STAY by Yannick <\/strong>All\u00e9no<\/strong>, and Tr\u00e8sind Studio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \n Orfali Bros<\/strong> is now a recipient of a MICHELIN star. Run by three Syrian brothers, the restaurant has matured and developed and having previously received a Bib Gourmand. It is joined by three new One MICHELIN star restaurants including La Dame de Pic<\/strong> by acclaimed chef Anne-Sophie Pic, Smoked Room<\/strong> by chef Dani Garcia, and Sagetsu by Tetsuya<\/strong> under talented chef Tetsuya Wakuda.<\/p>\n \n All the restaurants awared one MICHELIN Star in the 2023 selection maintain their distinction this year.<\/p>\n Some 35 different types of cuisine are represented across the 106 restaurants, with the selection underpinning Dubai\u2019s burgeoning culinary scene, as well as its commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences across the city.<\/p>\n \n Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM),<\/strong> said: \u201cWe proudly celebrate the third edition of the MICHELIN Guide Dubai, reflecting on our journey from its debut in 2022, to celebrating the expansive list of selections this year. We extend our congratulations to all the restaurants recognised, as well as the restaurateurs, chefs and other talent involved in their respective successes. Dubai\u2019s culinary scene continues to be a key pillar of the wider offerings that are making it one of the best cities to visit, live and work in, with diverse gastronomic offerings catering to all tastes and budgets for our visitors and residents.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The MICHELIN Guides<\/strong>, said: <\/strong>\u201cDubai is now truly recognised as an international gastronomic destination and its impressive development continues year on year. Its appeal isn\u2019t just with international travellers or local gourmets; talented chefs and restaurateurs from around the world are now also attracted by its vibrant dining scene and arrive keen to make their own mark in the city. With so many different styles of restaurant and types of cuisine, there really is something for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Dubai is renowned for being a culinary capital and plays host to a diverse selection of more than 13,000 restaurants and eateries across the city, from street food, to hidden gems and fine dining, catering to almost 200 nationalities living in the city. The latest Dubai Gastronomy Industry Report ranks Dubai second in terms of restaurant density across the globe, in addition to being named one of the top 10 cities for food lovers.<\/p>\n \n The emirate\u2019s development as a globally-recognised gastronomy hub is evidenced through an eclectic range of awards, accolades, and initiatives, including being named No.1 global destination for a third successive year at the Tripadvisor Travellers\u2019 Choice Awards 2024, and hosting the annual Dubai Food Festival, which celebrated its 11th<\/sup> edition this year.<\/p>\n \n As one of the oldest and most prestigious food guides globally, the MICHELIN Guide has been rating restaurants anonymously since its inception in the 1900s through a three-star system, as well as Bib Gourmand which recognises reasonably priced quality cuisine. MICHELIN Green Star awards were introduced in 2020 and recognise restaurants at the forefront of the industry when it comes to their sustainable practices.<\/p>\n \n The growth of the emirate\u2019s gastronomic landscape continues to be on an upwards trajectory and is reflective of the success achieved within the tourism sector \u2013 in 2023 alone, Dubai welcomed a record 17.15 million international overnight visitors, a 19.4% year-on-year increase. This year, between January and May, a total of 8.12 million visitors stayed in Dubai, up 10% on the same period in 2023.<\/p>\n \n MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2024 Selection<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Two Stars<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n One Star<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Green Star<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Bib Gourmand<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n MICHELIN Special Awards 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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