The MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi is set to return this October, with a ceremony celebrating culinary talent in the UAE capital and the unveiling of the official selection for its 2025 Guide.
Taking place on the 31st of October at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental the event will also see five guest chefs – including four from the 2024 Abu Dhabi edition – who will present their innovative gastronomic creations to guests.
Discussing the event, a spokesperson for MICHELIN said: “This prestigious gathering in the world of gastronomy will celebrate the finest culinary talent in the region, honouring restaurants and chefs for their exceptional contributions. Abu Dhabi’s culinary scene blends rich traditions with global influences, offering a vibrant mix of fine dining, innovative fusion cuisine, and authentic local flavours, making it a dynamic gastronomic destination.”
The event will be the third time MICHELIN has announced a Guide for the city. The second edition of the MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi, released in 2023, revealed 46 restaurants, including four restaurants awarded one MICHELIN Star, 6 Bib Gourmand establishments, and 36 MICHELIN Selected restaurants.
Celebrated chefs taking part include:
- 99 Sushi Bar – One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2024
- ERTH – One MICHELIN Star, MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2024
- Dai Pai Dong – MICHELIN Selected, MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2024
- Ray’s Grill – MICHELIN Selected, MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2024
- Tate –Two MICHELIN Stars, MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2024
Invited guests will have the opportunity to watch the chefs in action, taste a dedicated menu of creative canapés celebrating Abu Dhabi’s culinary scene, and mingle among the industry’s most notable figures.
