DUBAI: Eleven restaurants in Dubai have received a Michelin star, with a total of 69 eateries being included in the new guide, it was announced at a ceremony at the Dubai Opera on Tuesday.
Nine places won one star each, while two restaurants received two stars. The awarded eateries represented a range of cuisines, including Portuguese, Indian, Japanese, Chinese, Italian and French fare.
The Michelin Green Star, which awards restaurants for their sustainable approach to gastronomy, was handed to contemporary restaurant Lowe.
One star went to Al-Muntaha, 11 Woodfire, Armani/Ristorante, Hakkasan, Hoseki, Ossiano, Tasca by Jose Avillez, Torno Subito and Tresind Studio.
Meanwhile Il Ristorante - Niko Romito, with its Italian fare, and French cuisine-based Stay by Yannick Alleno received two stars.
No restaurants received the extremely rare three star award.