

“The Michelin Guide coming to town is the collective achievement of pushing standards and boundaries in the region, and something many of us have been working on for some years by raising the bar, driving sustainability and seasonality, and developing our craft and personality,” Berger told The National in March. In fact chef Gregoire Berger of the award-winning Ossiano restaurant was one of the most vocal advocates for a local guide. The Dubai guide, which is digital-only, was confirmed in March after years of speculation - and even frustration - as to if and when Michelin would bring a guide to our shores. No Dubai restaurant can lay claim (yet) to three Michelin stars, for cuisine that is categorised by the guide as exceptional. Il Ristorante - Niko Romito and Stay by Yannick Alleno got two stars, which stands for excellent cooking. The shining starsĪl Muntaha, 11 Woodfire, Armani/Ristorante, Hakkasan, Hoseki, Ossiano, Tasca by Jose Avillez, Torno Subito and Tresind Studio have been awarded one star each, which denotes high-quality cooking. AFPĪ selection of restaurants in the value-for-money Bib Gourmand section was also revealed, as well as three Michelin special awards, which include the Sommelier Award for Danijela Tesic of Ossiano the Welcome & Service award for the Bait Maryam team and the Young Chef Award for Solemann Haddad of Moonrise. Bibendum, also know as the Michelin Man, is pictured during a ceremony revealing the 2022 selection of the Michelin Guide Dubai on June 21, 2022.
