Undoubtedly, it was a night of jubilation, fist bumps, and hugs during the third edition of the Michelin Guide Dubai, 2024. While a host of restaurants dominated this year’s list, the man who stole the show with his magnificent new entry was chef Jason Atherton and his restaurant Row on 45 which made its entry to the list with two Michelin stars.
His team thronged him with cheers and hugs as he went on stage to be awarded with the Michelin star chef’s jacket. The chef could hardly control his emotions and said, “It is a dream come true.”
“I have worked with Atlas for 36 years as a chef, it is not simple to stick to the kitchen and cook for guests, one has to work extremely hard to meet the quality requirements.”
At the sparkling occasion that took place at the One & Only One Zabeel, five new restaurants where awarded a place into the list. Hence, Dubai was able to acquire total four restaurants with two Michelin stars and 15 restaurants with Michelin one-star.
It was quite special for chef Jason, who initially relocated to the UAE in the early 2000s as the chef for Gordon Ramsay Group, to attain the two-star rating here. “This city is exceptional,” he said.
“This is where I met my soulmate, and we intended this gourmet restaurant at the top of Grosvenor House. The rate at which Dubai has grown in the last twenty years is amazing.”
Every one of the three restaurants that were awarded a two-star rating last year managed to sustain it this year or improve on it as did the eleven one-star restaurants from year 2023. Four restaurants were promoted from having one star to receiving another star at the Bib Gourmand list.
Following is a full list of the restaurants that won:
Two stars
• Il Ristorante (retained)
• STAY by Yannick Alléno (retained)
• Trèsind Studio (retained)
• Row on 45
One star
• 11 Woodfire (retained)
• Al Muntaha (retained)
• Armani Ristorante (retained)
• Hakkasan (retained)
• Höseki (retained)
• Ossiano (retained)
• Tasca by Jose Avillez (retained)
• Torno Subito (retained)
• Avatara (retained)
• Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (retained)
• Moonrise (retained)
• Smoked Room
• Sagetsu by Tetsuya
• La Dame de Pic Dubai
• Orfali Brothers
Orfali Brothers was listed under the Bib Gourmand category and this is the second consecutive year they are waiting for the results only this time they have emerged the winners. Initially in his acceptance speech after getting the one-star achievement rating, Mohamad Orfali awarded the triumph for all Arab chefs.
La Dame de Pic a new venture of the celebrated chef Anne-Sophie Pic she received a one-star for her modern French cuisine. Ten Michelin stars are now assigned to Pic, while the woman is among the few that earned three stars.
Other achievers
It is also important to note that in Michelin Guide Dubai, several restaurants received one or two stars but apart from that there were others with various achievements. A total of 106 establishments selected by anonymous inspectors include a sampling of 35 types of cuisine.
However, six new restaurants made it to the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand list, a list that identifies restaurants that are affordable and offer excellent food. These eateries included Berenjak, Duo gastrobar, Hoe Lee Kow, Konjiki Hototogisu, Reif Japanese Kushiyaki- Dubai Hills and Revelry.
A food service Michelin Green Star rating was maintained by the Boca, Lowe, Teible.
Another winner of this event was Apichaya Khomsan, DuangDy by Bo who was honored with The Michelin Service Award. Popular actress and radio presenter Lan provided the best reception with her cordiality while Michael Mpofu of Celebrities by Mauro Colagero scooped the Sommelier Award.
The young chef award went to the 30-year-old Jesus Lobato Suarez who interestingly gave the Smoked Room its first Michelin star through his wonderful effort.
The MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2024 at a glance:
• 4 restaurants with two MichelinStars (1 new)
• 15 restaurants with one MICHELIN Star (4 new)
• 3 restaurants with a MICHELIN Green Star
• 18 Bib Gourmand restaurants (6 new)
