Three restaurants located at the region’s leading culinary destination received one Michelin star during Dubai’s second edition of its Michelin Guide, and three of Michelin’s five ‘Special Awards’ were bestowed upon Atlantis Dubai restaurants. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, which opened in February at Atlantis The Royal, received its first star only four months after opening, and both Grégoire Berger’s Ossiano and Hakkasan Dubai retained their stars for a second year.
In addition to the Michelin stars, three of Michelin’s five “Special Awards” were given to Atlantis Dubai restaurants. Ariana Bundy’s Ariana’s Persian Kitchen won the inaugural Opening of the Year award. Arturo Scarmadella, Head Sommelier at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, won the coveted Sommelier Award. And Tomislav Lokvicic, General Manager of La Mar by Gastón Acurio, was awarded the Service of the Year Award.
In addition, five restaurants throughout the culinary destination received honorable mentions in the 2023 guide, including Nobu Dubai, which retained its remark from 2022, as well as new additions including Ariana’s Persian Kitchen, Jaleo by José Andrés, La Mar by Gastón Acurio, and Estiatorio Milos, all of which are located at the Atlantis The Royal.
Timothy Kelly, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, of Atlantis Resorts, commented “For Atlantis Dubai to be home to three Michelin stars, three Michelin Special Awards and five guide inclusions all under one roof allows our guests from all over the world to enjoy the world’s finest cuisines in one destination executed on the highest level. When guests dine with us, they can expect more than just a meal – they embark on a journey of taste and we hope that when they finish, they leave transformed.
In February 2023, we introduced Atlantis The Royal to the world, and in only four months, five of its restaurants have either achieved a star or made the Michelin Guide. This is quite simply an exemplary achievement, and we look forward to continuing our culinary journey and our goal to establish Atlantis Dubai as the destination with the most Michelin stars in the world.”
Helmed by Chef Tom Allen and regarded as one of the world’s most unique and exciting restaurants, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal opened at Atlantis The Royal just four months ago and has already made waves across the region’s culinary scene. Alongside one Michelin Star in 2023, Head Sommelier, Arturo Scarmadella took home Michelin’s Sommelier Award for his hand-selected and diverse wine list of over 900 references. In addition, in May 2023, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal took home International Brand of the Year and Wine Offering of the Year at the region’s 2023 Gault&Millau Guide.
Grégoire Berger is a celebrated chef who has been praised for his creativity and innovation. He is the culinary mind behind Ossiano, Dubai’s leading progressive fine dining restaurant. Berger’s tasting menu is inspired by the sea and his memories of travel. He is a pioneer in the UAE’s fine dining landscape.
Andy Toh is an accomplished chef who has worked with Tao Group Hospitality for the past 10 years. He is the Executive Chef of Hakkasan Dubai, a position he has held since September 2016. Toh is known for his use of traditional techniques with contemporary results. His food celebrates the very best ingredients to highlight Hakkasan’s authentic yet modern philosophy.
