Here are the venues that have received MICHELIN recognition.
We already know that Dubai is a city packed with world-class restaurants, but it has once again been given the MICHELIN seal of approval. Today, the much-awaited MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2024 was announced and 19 restaurants have been awarded a MICHELIN Star – 15 received one MICHELIN Star, and four received two MICHELIN Stars.
The MICHELIN Guide 2024 ceremony took place at the newly inaugurated One&Only One Za’abeel. Chefs and restaurateurs gathered in the ballroom as Dubai’s list of MICHELIN-lauded restaurants was unveiled, and here are the restaurants that were awarded the coveted stars.
The restaurants awarded two MICHELIN Stars include Il Ristorante – Niko Romito, Row on 45, Stay by Yannick Alléno and Trèsind Studio.
The restaurants awarded one MICHELIN Star include 11 Woodfire, Al Muntaha, Armani/Ristorante, avatāra, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Hakkasan, Hōseki, Moonrise, Ossiano, Tasca by José Avillez and Torno Subito. The new restaurants awarded one MICHELIN Star include La Dame de Pic, Orfali Bros, Smoked Room and Sagetsu by Tetsuya.
The Bib Gourmand celebrates restaurants that offer exceptional quality and value. This distinction has become a global hit, guiding food lovers toward unforgettable culinary experiences that don’t break the bank. The year saw Berenjak, DUO Gastrobar, Hoe Lee Kow, Konjiki Hototogisu, REIF Japanese Kushiyaki Dubai Hills and Revelry added to the Bib Gourmand selections. The restaurants join 21grams, 3Fils, Aamara, Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant, Bait Maryam, Goldfish, Ibn Albahr, Indya by Vineet, Kinoya, REIF Japanese Kushiyaki Dar Wasl, Shabestan and Teible as the MICHELIN Guide Dubai’s Bib Gourmand selections for 2024.
The MICHELIN Guide Dubai selection includes 99 Sushi Bar, Akira Back, Al Mandaloun, Al-Fanar, Amazónico, Ariana’s Persian Kitchen, At.Mosphere, Avli by Tashas, BOCA, Bombay Bungalow, Brasserie Boulud, Carnival by Trèsind, CÉ LA VI, Chic Nonna, Cipriani, City Social, CLAP, COYA Dubai, Demon Duck by Alvin Leung, Estiatorio Milos Dubai, Fi’lia, Fouquet’s, French Riviera, Hashi, Hutong, Il Borro Tuscan Bistro, Indego by Vineet, Jaleo by José Andrés Dubai, Josette, Jun’s, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, L’Olivo at Al Mahara, La Mar by Gastón Acurio, Little Miss India, Lowe, Masti, MayaBay Dubai, Mimi Kakushi, Mott 32, Netsu by Ross Shonhan, Ninive, Nobu, Pierchic, Pierre’s TT, Rhodes W1, Rockfish, RSVP, Rüya, Sea Fu, Shang Palace, Siraj, Sucre, Taka Hisa, Tàn Chá, The Artisan, Trèsind and Zuma.
The newly added selection includes Atrangi by Ritu Dalmia, Celebrities by Mauro Colagreco, Cinque, Duangdy by Bo.LAN, Jara by Martin Berasategui, LPM Restaurant & Bar, QABU by Paco Morales, Riviera by Jean Imbert, StreetXO, TERO (The Experience by Reif Othman) and The Guild.
The Opening of the Year Award was given to Tom Arnel at The Guild; the Michelin Service Award was given to Apichaya Khomson at Duangdy by Bo.LAN; the Sommelier Award was given to Michael Mpofu from Celebrities by Mauro Colagreco. Plus, the Young Chef Award was given to Jesus Lobato Suarez from Smoked Room.
A MICHELIN Green Star was awarded to BOCA, LOWE and Teible for their sustainable approach.
The MICHELIN Guide has been published since 1933 and is seen as the Oscars of the food industry. The guide already covers 36 destinations across North America, South America, Asia Pacific and Europe, and now the Middle East can be added to that list.
Currently, only 138 restaurants in the world have three MICHELIN Stars, and 493 have two MICHELIN Stars. The countries with the most MICHELIN-starred restaurants are France and Japan.
How restaurants receive a MICHELIN Star
MICHELIN inspectors have been eating their way through Dubai’s restaurants – albeit anonymously. One such inspector – whose name we cannot reveal, obviously – admits: “We dine in all types of establishments, from village inns to the restaurants of the finest hotels, looking for the best places across all price ranges and cuisine types. There are great surprises to be had everywhere, even in the more modest restaurants.”
For restaurants to be awarded a star, they must meet specific criteria: the quality of the ingredients, mastery of cooking, harmony of flavours, personality of the chef through the cuisine, and consistency over time as well as across the entire menu.
If the process is perplexing, we’re here to break it down: one MICHELIN star is awarded to restaurants for high-quality cooking that is worth a stop; two MICHELIN Stars for excellent cooking that is worth a detour; and three MICHELIN Stars for exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey.
Stars aren’t for life – gaining or losing one can have an effect on the reputation of the restaurant, making the foodie news and bruising a chef’s ego. So, we look forward to seeing how the MICHELIN Guide affects Dubai’s dining scene and who else will be added to the illustrious list in the future.
Which Dubai Michelin star restaurants will you be visiting?
GO: Visit www.michelin.com for more information.
