Winners: BBC Good Food Middle East Magazine Awards 2022

The BBC Good Food Middle East Magazine Awards celebrates the best in hospitality and dining across the region

The BBC Good Food Middle East Magazine Awards 2022 gala ceremony took place on December 8 at The Ritz Carlton, Dubai, where chefs, restauranteurs and hoteliers gathered for a special night to celebrate the region’s stellar culinary achievements. The #BBCGFMEMAWARDS 2022 comprised 50+ categories, where you, our readers voted for your favourite brands.

Read on for a glimpse into the spectacular celebration and to find out the complete list of winners.

Afternoon Tea UAE: Mashrabiya Lounge, Fairmont The Palm

 

Americas & Caribbean Restaurant UAE: Ribs & Brews, Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City

 

Baked Goods & Pastry UAE: HERE-O Donuts

 

Beach Club UAE: February 30

 

Best Cafe UAE: Café Bateel

 

British Restaurant Abu Dhabi: Oak Room, The Abu Dhabi EDITION

 

British Restaurant Dubai: Hell’s Kitchen, Caesars Palace Bluewaters Dubai

 

Burger Joint UAE: SLAW

 

Business Lunch UAE: Mosaic Lebanese Restaurant

 

Casual Brunch Abu Dhabi: Garage, W Abu Dhabi – Yas Island

 

Casual Brunch Dubai: Seven Sisters

 

Casual Dining Restaurant GCC: Sea Salt, Alila Hinu Bay

 

Casual Dining Restaurant UAE: Nando’s

 

Diet-friendly Restaurant UAE: Vibe Café

 

Experiential Dining UAE: The Theater

 

Family Brunch UAE: Certo, Radisson Blue Hotel, Dubai Media City

 

Favourite Takeaway UAE: Allo Beirut

 

Fine Dining Brunch Abu Dhabi: COYA

 

Fine Dining Brunch Dubai: Maiden Shanghai, FIVE Palm Jumeirah

 

Fine Dining Restaurant Abu Dhabi: Villa Toscana

 

Fine Dining Restaurant Dubai: Amelia Dubai

 

Fine Dining Restaurant GCC: Rasoi by Vineet

 

Fine Dining Restaurant Northern Emirates: Seascape Restaurant, Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche

 

Food Retailer UAE: Kibsons

 

French Restaurant UAE: BQ French Kitchen & Bar

 

Gastropub & Sports Bar UAE: TJ’s, Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers

 

Greek Restaurant UAE: ZOE Modern Greek Kouzina

 

Homegrown Coffee Roastery UAE: RAW Coffee Company

 

Homegrown Restaurant UAE: PLAY Restaurant & Lounge, The H Hotel Dubai

 

Indian Restaurant: The Crossing, The H Hotel Dubai

 

Italian Restaurant: Lucia’s

 

Japanese Restaurant: TABŪ Dubai

 

Kosher Restaurant UAE: Armani/Kaf, Armani Hotel Dubai

 

Lebanese Restaurant UAE: Cafe Beirut

 

Local Food Brand UAE: Dibba Bay Oysters

 

Mexican Restaurant UAE: Maya Mexican Kitchen + Bar, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa

 

Middle Eastern Restaurant UAE: Asil

 

New Restaurant UAE: Tamoka

 

Pan African Restaurant UAE: Hurricane’s Grill Dubai

 

Pan Asian Restaurant UAE: Hong Loong

 

Pizza Joint UAE: Moon Slice

 

Pool Lounge UAE: Aura Skypool Lounge

 

Seafood Restaurant UAE: The MAINE

 

Spanish Restaurant UAE: Myrra restaurant

 

Staycation Experience GCC: Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

 

Staycation Experience UAE: Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort

 

Steakhouse & Grills UAE: Bull & Bear, Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre

 

Thai Restaurant UAE: Benjarong Restaurant

 

Themed Meal UAE: Level Seven, V Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton

 

Turkish Restaurant UAE: Bosporus

 

Pro Chef of the Year: Christian Salin, Executive Chef at Caesers Palace Dubai

 

Restaurant of the year: TABŪ Dubai

 

Thank you to all our sponsors: Silver Hill Duck (Appetizer Sponsor), Bord Bia, Renarte, Merex Investments, Welsh Lamb, East Coast Shellfish LLC, EF Zin Delicatessen Catering Services FZE, Nicecream, Regent Porto Montenegro, Heritance Aarah, Maldives, Porto Montenegro, and JW Marriott Mauritius.