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Dubai’s culinary prowess has earned the emirate the opportunity to host The Best Chef Awards for 2024.

Powered by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the eighth annual edition of the awards will take place from 4-6 November 2024 at Atlantis, The Palm and feature a top-tier line-up of global culinary figures including Vaughan Mabee of Amisfield, Albert Adrià of Enigma, Ángel León of Aponiente, and Floriano Pellegrino and Isabella Potì of BROS.

The spotlight will also shine on Dubai’s leading chefs, including Gregoire Berger (Ossiano), Mohammed Orfali (Orfali Bros), and Himanshu Saini (Tresind Studio, Avatara), the key contenders for top accolades.

Local award candidates Eva Halasa (Three by Eva), Kelvin Cheung (Jun’s) and Ariana Bundy (Ariana’s Persian Kitchen) will further highlight the expertise Dubai has to offer.

The Best Chef Awards 2024 marks the event’s largest edition and is an opportunity for the industry to network, collaborate and recognise established and talent locally and internationally.

“We are honoured that Dubai has been selected to host The Best Chef Awards for the first time outside Europe and the Americas, further reinforcing the city’s position as an international events destination and culinary capital,” said Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE).

“This also aligns with the aspiration of our visionary leadership and the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, to further consolidate Dubai’s status as a leading global city for business and leisure. Furthermore, the choice of Dubai as the venue for the event’s latest edition is a testament to the continued support of our stakeholders and partners.

“With local and Dubai-based restaurants increasingly gaining acclaim on a global scale, we look forward to welcoming some of the world’s top culinary talents, while showcasing our city’s innovative spirit and its vibrant and diverse culinary landscape.”

The Best Chef Awards co-founder, Cristian Gadau, said: "Dubai is the place to be and was a natural choice for expanding the global footprint of The Best Chef Awards. Its reputation as a melting pot of cultures and its burgeoning status as a culinary destination align with our vision of global gastronomic excellence.

“By bringing The Best Chef Awards to Dubai, we aim to tap into its vibrant energy and innovative spirit, showcasing it as a central hub where culinary traditions from around the world converge and evolve. This move marks a strategic step in broadening our international reach and fostering a more connected global culinary community."

The Best Chef Awards were founded in 2015 by Polish neuroscientist Joanna Slusarczyk and Italian gastronomist Cristian Gadau.

For more information, visit https://thebestchefawards.com

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