Dubai: 14 restaurants awarded Michelin stars

Dubai: 14 restaurants awarded Michelin stars

Dubai is now home to 14 Michelin-starred restaurants. In the second edition of Michelin Guide Dubai 2023, which was announced at a glamorous event at Atlantis, the Royal awarded three restaurants with two stars and 11 restaurants with a one-star recognition.

Two restaurants retained their previous year's 2-star rating, while Tresind Studio was a one-star last year and was awarded the 2-star rating. Three new restaurants were added to the prestigious list of one-starred restaurants.

One Michelin Star is awarded to restaurants for "high-quality cooking that is worth a stop"; two is for "excellent cooking that is worth a detour"; and three for "exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey".

A total of 38 out of last year’s 44 restaurants retained their position in the list of Michelin selected restaurants. An additional 21 eateries were added to this list to take the total number of Michelin selected restaurants to 59.

The Service Award that is a recognition for impeccable and warm service went to Tomislav Lokvicic from La Mar by Gaston Acurio.

The sommelier award- which celebrates an individual for sharing knowledge and enhancing the dining experience- went to Arturo Scamardella from Dinner by Heston Blumenthal.

The young chef award that is handed out to