Bustling Dubai adds another feather to its cap. IANS reported that Dubai has been selected by the Michelin Guide as the latest addition to its 35 culinary destinations in North America, South America, Asia-Pacific and Europe.
Home to thousands of restaurants serving a variety of cuisines from fine dining to street food, the Michelin Guide Dubai is led by talented international homegrown chefs, offering a fresh perspective and new insights into the diversity, creativity and multicultural nature of the Dubai’s culinary offerings – one borrowed from traditional Emirati cuisine, as well as from the cuisines of over 200 other nationalities living in the city.
Dubai welcomed 7.28 million overnight overnight visitors in 2021, representing a 32 percent year-on-year growth, a milestone in the global tourism recovery and the city firmly on track to deliver sustainable growth on its way to becoming the most visited destination in the world. to become world. These numbers underscore the resilience and resurgence of the city’s travel and tourism sector. With food tourism – traveling to discover the food culture and heritage of different destinations – on the rise, the launch will be a catalyst to position Dubai as the destination of choice for foodies and gourmets seeking authentic culinary experiences to suit all tastes and budgets.
Issam Kazim, Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, commented: “We are delighted to have Dubai added to the internationally renowned MICHELIN Directory, one of the most authoritative sources for culinary experiences in leading destinations worldwide. Already named the world’s most popular destination by travelers worldwide in the Tripadvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards 2022, this award for Dubai also recognizes our emergence as a global gastronomic hub, inspired by the goal of our visionary leadership to make Dubai the most popular place in the world. -after destination and best city to live and work in. We are delighted to join the MICHELIN Guide family and discover the special selection for Dubai.”
The selection will be made according to the proven method applied by the inspectors of the Michelin Guide based on the universally applied set of five criteria, including the quality of the ingredients, the mastery of cooking, the harmony of flavors, the personality of the chef through the kitchen and the consistency, both over time and across the menu. These are applied to all selected restaurants to help gastronomes from around the world make an informed choice from the high-quality options.
“We are delighted to announce that Dubai is joining the Michelin family and we will be unveiling this brand new roster later this year. We will showcase Dubai’s best gastronomy, which reflects not only the luxury and opulence the city is known for, but also the great diversity of cuisines that the city’s location and history offers. In addition to the outposts of many world-renowned chefs, we focus on simple neighborhood restaurants, showcasing the cuisine of Dubai and the Middle East, with its rich culture, to great effect. This selection gives guests a unique insight into the diversity that the gastronomy of this exciting city offers,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of MICHELIN Guides.
The Guide displays its restaurant reviews through an extensive system of symbols, of which the globally renowned Michelin stars are the most respected. One Michelin star is awarded to restaurants for “high quality cooking worth stopping in”, two MICHELIN stars for “excellent cooking worth a detour” and three Michelin stars for “exceptional dishes that add a special touch.” worth a trip”.
In addition to the coveted star ratings, the selection also includes the popular Bib Gourmand category, an award given to establishments that offer value-for-money three-course meals.
The full selection for the Michelin Guide Dubai will be available online at guide.michelin.com, where users can also filter by location, type of cuisine and notable services and facilities to find restaurants that meet their preferences.
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