The Luminary Set: Explore the finest dining destinations in the Middle East and Europe

By Blanche D'mello | Posted on

For discerning diners in search of exceptional gastronomic experiences, The Luminary Set has just launched

This curated collection features 40 restaurants, collectively boasting 18 Michelin Stars across 10 countries in Europe and the Middle East. Highlights include recent Michelin selections such as Rhodes W1, Akira Back, and City Social, along with Indya by Vineet, which retained its place on the latest Bib Gourmand list.

The Luminary Set
The Luminary Set

The Luminary Set includes distinguished restaurants awarded Michelin stars, affiliated with celebrity chefs, or recognised by leading restaurant guides such as Gault & Millau, Gambero Rosso, and the World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards. This new brand spotlights the creatives and trailblazers behind these unforgettable establishments—chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists whose ingenuity has put their restaurants on the map.

The UAE collection features sixteen exquisite restaurants, including fourteen in Dubai and two in Abu Dhabi, each offering a unique dining experience. With a total of twenty-two handpicked venues across the Middle East, including Türkiye and Qatar, diners can embark on an enticing journey through the region.

Row on 45** – Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai

The Luminary Set

Led by innovative Michelin-starred Chef Jason Atherton, Row on 45 recently earned two Michelin Stars in the MICHELIN Guide Dubai.

Torno Subito* – W Dubai – The Palm

Located on The Palm West Crescent, Torno Subito by Chef Massimo Bottura retains its Michelin Star in the latest MICHELIN Guide. This restaurant invites guests to the 1960s Italian Riviera, combining chic yet casual ambience with unmatched views of the Arabian Gulf.

City Social – Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai

City Social - Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai - The Luminary Set

City Social, awarded 14 points by Gault & Millau, offers European cuisine with a Japanese twist by Chef Jason Atherton.

Prime68 Steakhouse – JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

Awarded 12.5 points by Gault & Millau, Prime68 redefines the steakhouse experience with premium ingredients from artisanal suppliers, featuring the finest heritage beef.

Oak Room – The Abu Dhabi EDITION

Oak Room, awarded 13 points by Gault & Millau, offers premium meat cuts prepared by Chef de Cuisine Fernando Tapia. With an oak-panelled dining room and a lively yet tasteful backdrop, it elevates the dining experience with an exquisite selection of regional grapes.

Toro Toro – Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai

By Chef Richard Sandoval, Toro Toro celebrates Pan-Latin cuisine with authentic recipes from Peru to Brazil.

The Luminary Set

Ireland

  • Lady Helen*

Italy

  • Idylio by Apreda*
  • Kitchen Restaurant*
  • Agli Amici Dopolavoro
  • Club del Doge
  • Winter Garden
  • Matusisha

Portugal

  • LAB by Sergi Arola*
  • MIDORI*

Greece

  • Tudor Hall*

Spain

  • Enoteca Paco Pérez**
  • M.B.**
  • Es Fum*
  • Marqués de Riscal*
  • Akira Back Tenerife
  • Txoko

Qatar

  • Spice Market
  • Market by Jean-Georges
  • ADRIFT ANDA

Switzerland

  • Bayview by Michel Roth*

Netherlands

  • The Millen*

Türkiye

  • Spago
  • Nobu
  • Akira Back Istanbul
  • Kitchen*

UAE

  • Torno Subito*
  • City Social
  • Akira Back Dubai
  • Prime68
  • Bushra by Buddha Bar
  • Indya by Vineet
  • Indego by Vineet
  • Rüya
  • Toro Toro
  • Row on 45**
  • Maya by Chef Richard Sandoval
  • Oak Room
  • Rhodes W1
  • Catch at St. Regis
  • Rhodes Twenty10
  • Attiko