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.