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For the First Time in Dubai Two Restaurants are Awarded Three MICHELIN Stars

  • Trèsind Studio becomes the first Indian restaurant in the world to receive Three MICHELIN Stars
  • FZN by Björn Frantzén enters the Guide with Three MICHELIN Stars in its first year
  • The MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025 selection also includes 2 new One MICHELIN Stars and 5 new Bib Gourmand restaurants

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Michelin celebrated the city's culinary excellence like never before at Dubai’s fourth MICHELIN Guide Ceremony, held at Address Sky View. The event revealed 119 establishments, covering over 35 cuisine types, which made it into this year’s selection, showcasing the city’s booming gastronomic scene.

For this fourth edition, The MICHELIN Guide Dubai recognizes two new One MICHELIN Star restaurants, and two new Three MICHELIN Star restaurants, as well as five new Bib Gourmand establishments.

“Dubai’s rapid transformation into a global culinary hub is testament to its diversity and excellence,” says Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide. “As demonstrated by Trèsind Studio’s historic achievement of earning Three MICHELIN Stars in its fourth appearance—making it the first Indian restaurant worldwide to earn the Guide’s highest accolade—Dubai embraces a rich tapestry of flavors that reflect the world’s gastronomic passions. With the city now home to 119 MICHELIN–recommended establishments, it stands as a beacon for food lovers, drawing them to experience the very best of the world’s culinary traditions, all within one dynamic destination.”

Whatever a restaurant’s cuisine style, concept or location, whether they are luxury fine dining restaurants or street food eateries, the MICHELIN Guide Inspectors use the same five criteria all around the world: the quality of the ingredients; mastery of cooking techniques; the harmony of the flavors; expression of the chef’s personality in the cuisine; and consistency, both over time and across the entire menu.

His Excellency Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), said: “The launch of the fourth edition of the MICHELIN Guide Dubai, including the naming of the city's first Three MICHELIN Starred restaurants, marks another pivotal moment in Dubai's journey as a world–class gastronomic destination, and is a testament to bold innovation, extraordinary talent and culinary distinction.

“Just as Three MICHELIN Stars signify a restaurant that is ‘worth a special journey’, so the same applies to Dubai as a destination; from celebrated homegrown eateries to globally renowned names, this vibrant gastronomic landscape truly reflects the diversity and dynamism of a city that always aims to inspire the world.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to MICHELIN, whose dedication to excellence continues to elevate Dubai's reputation, highlighting the crucial role of restaurants in driving Dubai's destination appeal, economic growth, and global competitiveness. The people from almost 200 nationalities that live in Dubai are at the heart of the unique fabric of the city, and we congratulate all the restaurateurs, chefs and talents behind the establishments included in this year's Guide.”

Two restaurants are awarded Three MICHELIN Stars

Two restaurants received Three MICHELIN Stars for the first time since the destination launched in 2022, marking a historical moment in Dubai’s culinary scene. This distinction highlights exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.

A new addition to the Guide, FZN by Björn Frantzén has been awarded Three MICHELIN Stars. This true destination restaurant with a stellar team is acclaimed Swedish chef Björn Frantzén’s debut in the Middle East. It offers a highly sophisticated experience with an array of dishes blending Scandinavian and Asian influences that make great use of the finest luxury ingredients.

Trèsind Studio is promoted to Three MICHELIN Stars in its fourth appearance in the MICHELIN Guide Dubai, making history as the first Indian restaurant in the world to earn the Guide’s highest accolade. This immersive Indian concept highlights Chef Himanshu Saini’s limitless levels of imagination and creativity. The tasting menu showcases traditional Indian dishes from various regions, re–imagined and superbly crafted into vibrant, eye–catching, and flavorsome creations.

Two new restaurants are awarded One MICHELIN Star

Jamavar’s Dubai outpost joined the 2025 Dubai selection with One MICHELIN Star. Located in Dubai’s Opera district, this acclaimed Indian restaurant offers perfectly balanced and harmonious dishes crafted with prime ingredients.

Helmed by Dubai–born chef Abhiraj Khatwani, Thai restaurant Manāo is an ode to the cuisine closest to his heart. The new One MICHELIN Star establishment serves an 11–course tasting menu comprised of re–imagined Thai classics with a twist, with flavors staying true to the cuisines vibrant and authentic roots.

There are now fourteen restaurants in the MICHELIN Guide Dubai with One MICHELIN Star, a distinction that highlights high–quality cooking, worth a stop.

Five new restaurants receive a Bib Gourmand

In addition to the MICHELIN Stars, 5 new restaurants are added to the Bib Gourmand category. Named after Bibendum, the official name of the Michelin Man, the Bib Gourmand recognition goes to restaurants that offer great quality, great value cooking.

The five restaurants are:

  • DUO Gastrobar–Creek Harbour: This second branch offers an appealing, well–priced menu with an array of unfussy, refined comfort food.
  • Harummanis: This Malay grill eatery takes influences from numerous neighboring countries and boasts perfectly spiced and balanced flavors.
  • Hawkerboi: A relaxed restaurant highlighting the subtleties of the street foods of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar, perfect for sharing.
  • Khadak: Get a taste of India’s street food at this contemporary and vibrant Indian brasserie offering sharing plates that are full of flavor.
  • Sufret Maryam: Chef Salam Dakkak’s second venture offers a selection of refined Levantine dishes, which are generous in flavor and size.

MICHELIN Special Awards
With its Special Awards, the MICHELIN Guide aims to highlight and celebrate the amazing diversity of the roles within the hospitality industry, as well as its most talented and inspiring professionals.

The Opening of the Year Award for 2025 is awarded to the restaurant Ronin. Located in the FIVE LUXE JBR Hotel, this beautifully conceptualized spot evokes fantastical pan–Asian decor, complemented by a superb selection of produce and bold flavors, creating an immensely enjoyable contemporary Japanese dining experience.

The Sommelier Award is presented to Shiv Menon of Boca restaurant. His passion for wine and drinks is evident in every conversation, without condescension. His list supports the restaurant's sustainable ethos, featuring symbols that highlight environmental and community benefits. He organizes tastings to share his knowledge and love for the subject.

The Service Award presented by RAK Porcelain goes to the team at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant. Despite its large operation and busy atmosphere, this restaurant is far from a tourist trap. The team runs it with pride and passion, aiming to please every guest. Early arrivals enjoy Arabic coffee outside, while inside, servers guide diners through the menu. The heartfelt goodbye is as meaningful as the welcome.

The Young Chef Award goes to 30–year–old Chef Abhiraj Khatwani, who helms the kitchen at Thai restaurant Manāo, a recipient of a MICHELIN Star in this year’s Guide (newly awarded One MICHELIN Star). He earns this award thanks to his experience in Thailand, for the enthusiasm he shows to his home city, and through his authentic, skillfully balanced dishes.

Finally, the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony celebrated the remarkable selection of restaurants for the year 2025. This year's distinctions and awards have highlighted the exceptional talent, dedication, and innovation within the culinary world in Dubai. From sustainable gastronomy to authentic and skillfully crafted dishes, the honorees have set new standards and inspired others. Their passion and commitment to excellence have truly made this year's selection outstanding. We look forward to witnessing continued success and contributions to the culinary arts in next year’s selection.

The MICHELIN Guide Dubai selection 2025 at a glance:

  • 2 restaurants with Three MICHELIN Stars (1 Promotion, 1 New)
  • 3 restaurants with Two MICHELIN Stars
  • 14 restaurants with One MICHELIN Star (2 new)
  • 3 restaurants with a MICHELIN Green Star
  • 22 Bib Gourmand restaurants (5 new)
  • 78 MICHELIN selected restaurants (15 new)

A replay of The MICHELIN Guide Ceremony and other highlights are available on the official MICHELIN Guide Middle East Facebook page and the MICHELIN Guide Global YouTube channel. 

The full selection of The MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025 is available on the MICHELIN Guide website https://guide.michelin.com/ae–du/en and on the MICHELIN Guide app, available free of charge on iOS and Android. 

The MICHELIN Guide is a benchmark in gastronomy. Now, it’s setting a new standard for hotels. Visit the MICHELIN Guide’s official website, or download the MICHELIN Guide mobile app (iOS and Android), to discover every restaurant in the selection and book an unforgettable hotel.

The MICHELIN Guide Worldwide app for iOS and Android devices.
 

Website: guide.michelin.com
Facebook: facebook.com/MICHELINGuideME
YouTube: youtube.com/MICHELINGuideInternational
Instagram: @MichelinGuide
 

About Michelin
Michelin is building a world–leading manufacturer of life–changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know–how in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high–quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low–carbon energies, and healthcare. The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data– and AI based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide. Headquartered in Clermont–Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 175 countries and employs 129,800 people. (www.michelin.com)

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Clinton Health Access Initiative and OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation Launch Strategic Partnership to Expand Vision Care Access Across Africa

KIGALI, Rwanda, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) and the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation have announced a multi–year partnership to advance access to eyeglasses and build sustainable vision care systems across Africa. With a shared focus on health equity, the collaboration aims to address one of the continent’s most widespread yet neglected public health challenges: uncorrected poor vision.

In sub–Saharan Africa, an estimated 12.6 percent of the population lives with some form of refractive error, with 3.4 percent experiencing visual impairment due to uncorrected refractive error.¹ This silent barrier limits children’s ability to learn, adults’ ability to work, and older persons’ ability to live independently, often pushing entire families deeper into cycles of poverty. Yet, with access to a simple pair of eyeglasses, over 80 percent of vision impairments can be corrected or prevented.

Recognizing the wide–reaching impact of good vision, this partnership aims to expand equitable access to eye care across Africa through sustainable, system–level solutions. It will focus on:

  • Building local capacity to deliver refractive error services at scale.
  • Strengthening public health systems by establishing optical labs and training local teams.
  • Developing shared tools to track progress toward full coverage of refractive error care.

Through this partnership, the Foundation will support CHAI in significantly expanding access to affordable eyeglasses, accelerating the delivery of vision services across priority geographies. It will also provide technical expertise, equipment, and awareness resources to reach underserved communities.

In parallel, both organizations will work with government stakeholders to co–create implementation pathways and explore long–term integration into national health strategies.

“Poor vision holds people back from learning, working and living with dignity, especially children and older adults. CHAI’s ambition is to get glasses to over 50 million people in five years,” said Frederic Seghers, Senior Director for Assistive Technologies at CHAI. “Partnering with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation helps us move faster and reach farther toward that goal, thanks to their technical expertise and global presence.”

“Vision care has the power to unlock human potential, but too often, it remains out of reach for those who need it most,” said Mustapha Njie, Head of Africa, OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation. “This collaboration with CHAI allows us to build locally rooted, system–strengthening solutions that last. Their relationships with governments and commitment to inclusive development ensure that every clinic, lab, and pair of glasses contributes to a larger, sustainable shift in how vision care is delivered.”

Implementation begins in April 2025 across multiple countries in Africa, with an initial three–year period and the potential for expansion based on national priorities and programmatic success.

Media Contact:

Tamana Mulchand

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About the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation:

The OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation is a registered charitable organization dedicated to eliminating uncorrected poor vision within a generation. As part of EssilorLuxottica’s commitment to universal vision care, the Foundation works to expand access for millions in underserved communities worldwide. It is also the global collaborating partner of the World Health Organization’s SPECS 2030 initiative, which focuses on refractive error, myopia prevention, and improving access to vision care in low–resource settings.

Find out more at: onesight.essilorluxottica.com

About the Clinton Health Access Initiative:

The Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to saving lives and improving health outcomes in low– and middle–income countries by enabling the government and private sector to strengthen and sustain quality health systems. For more information, please visit: www.clintonhealthaccess.org

¹ Source: PLOS ONE, “Refractive Error and Visual Impairment in Sub–Saharan Africa: A Review” (2022), https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0271313


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Facephi accelerates the digitalization of the air travel with verified identity and its KYP (Know Your Passenger) solution at the IATA World Data Symposium

MADRID, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Facephi, a leading company in digital identity technology, has reinforced its commitment to transforming the aviation sector at the IATA World Data Symposium. At this key industry event, the company showcased several solutions aimed at enabling a fully digital air travel experience, aligning with IATA’s One ID initiative, which seeks to eliminate airport frictionless through verifiable credentials and facial biometrics.

Currently, passengers must verify their identity at multiple checkpoints throughout a single journey, leading to delays and increased congestion at airports. To address this challenge, Facephi has developed technology that enables identity validation before arriving at the airport, reducing wait times and ensuring a seamless and secure travel experience. This innovation has already been successfully tested in collaboration with IATA through a proof of concept conducted last November.

A privacy–first approach that empowers the user

Complementing other solutions that have proven to reduce processing times by 40%, Facephi advocates for a decentralized model that enhances security and privacy. By leveraging verifiable credentials (VCs) and secure digital wallets, passengers have full control over when and how they share their personal information, ensuring compliance with global data protection regulations.

Facephi’s approach integrates advanced biometric verification with strong customer authentication (SCA) technologies, enabling fast, contactless identification at every checkpoint. From passport scanning to generating a Type 1 Digital Travel Credential (DTC) and creating verifiable credentials, travelers can securely store and manage their digital identity, streamlining check–in, security checks, and boarding processes.

Setting new standards for interoperability

By aligning with IATA’s core principles, Facephi ensures interoperability standards between airlines, airports, and government authorities.

With the creation of VCs at a Level of Assurance High (Immigration Level) that can be used by government entities, Facephi reaffirms its leadership in aviation digitalization.

The company’s strong commitment to this industry translates into innovative solutions that not only optimize operational efficiency at airports but also empower passengers by giving them greater control over their digital identity.

Know more: https://en.facephi.com/seamless–travel–experience/

Contact Details: [email protected]

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The Inaugural MICHELIN Guide Doha 2025 selection is launched today

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DOHA, Qatar, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The inaugural MICHELIN Guide Doha 2025 was launched at a ceremony in Raffles Doha, recommending 33 establishments in its first edition.

“We are delighted to announce The MICHELIN Guide’s arrival in Qatar with our first Guide to Doha,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide. “Our famously anonymous Inspectors have explored and experienced the city’s restaurants and their cuisines from all around the world and have selected the very best, across all price ranges and styles.”

Two establishments, Jamavar and IDAM by Alain Ducasse, received One MICHELIN Star each for their exceptional culinary experiences.

Jamavar, led by Chef Debdash Balaga, showcases refined Indian cuisine, while IDAM, under Chef Fabrice Rosso, combines Alain Ducasse’s signature style with Qatari influences.

Four restaurants earned the Bib Gourmand award for offering excellent quality at great value. These include Isaan, specializing in Thai cuisine with three open kitchens; Jiwan, known for its modern reinterpretations of Qatari dishes; Argan, offering authentic Moroccan flavors; and Hoppers, focusing on Sri Lankan and South Indian specialties.

Additionally, three Special Awards were presented:

  • Young Chef Award: Sirijan Saelee of Isaan, recognized for her skillful leadership and diverse Thai menu.
  • Service Award: Paulo Bastos and his team at Morimoto, acknowledged for their outstanding hospitality.
  • Exceptional Cocktails Award: Robi Ratan at IDAM, praised for innovative mocktails that enhance the dining experience.

The selection highlights Doha’s vibrant culinary scene, encompassing diverse cuisines and price ranges.

The MICHELIN Guide Worldwide app for iOS and Android devices.

Website: guide.michelin.com
Facebook: facebook.com/MICHELINGuideME
YouTube: youtube.com/MICHELINGuideInternational
Instagram: @MichelinGuide

About Michelin
Michelin is building a world–leading manufacturer of life–changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know–how in polymer composites, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high–quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low–carbon energies, and healthcare. The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data– and AI–based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide. (www.michelin.com)

Press Contact

BPG Group
[email protected]

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