The results are in! Dubai officially has its own Michelin Guide, joining 36 culinary destinations across North America, South America, Asia Pacific and Europe. Gwendal Poullennic, the Michelin Guide's International Director, held a ceremony on 21 June at the Dubai Opera and, after months of speculation, revealed nine restaurants have been awarded one Michelin star while the two-star rating has been awarded to two establishments.
The Michelin Guide reviews restaurants according to strict guidelines wherein five criteria must be met: quality of ingredients; mastery of cooking; harmony of flavours; personality of the chef through the cuisine; and consistency across the menu and over time. In addition to the famed one-, two- and three-star ratings, awards include the Bib Gourmand which recognises restaurants offering delicious, reasonably priced cuisine; Green Stars for dedication to sustainability; and Michelin Special awards which are awarded for individual achievements.
Two Michelin Stars
One Michelin Star
Green Star
Bib Gourmand
The Bib Gourmand category features reasonably priced restaurants. Dubai's winners are Al Khayma, Bait Maryam, Brasserie Boulud, Fi’Lia, Folly, Goldfish, Ibn Albahr, Indya by Vineet, Ninive, Orfali Bros, REIF Japanese Kushiyaki, Shabestan and Teible.
Michelin Special Awards
Michelin Special Awards are bestowed upon those are excelling in the field. For Dubai's Michelin Guide, Moonrise's Dubai-born chef Solemann Haddad was awarded the Young Chef Award for his enthusiasm, creativity and dedication. Ossiano's Danijela Tesic was awarded the Sommelier Award for her extensive knowledge of grape, while The Welcome and Service Award was given to the cheerful Bait Maryam staff.
In total, 69 restaurants are mentioned in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2022. Though not all were given stars, to be recommended by the Michelin Guide is an accomplishment. Some of the other restaurants include 3 Fils, Amazonico, LPM, Masti, Mimi Kakushi, Sucre, Nobu, Moonrise and Il Borro. See the Michelin Guide Dubai 2022 here
