Abu Dhabi to get its own Michelin Guide

DUBAI: The Michelin Guide is coming to Abu Dhabi, it was confirmed on Tuesday night in the UAE’s capital, The Arab News reports.

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The awards ceremony is slated to happen in November, hot on the heels of Dubai’s first-ever Michelin Guide that was unveiled in June.

In Dubai, 11 eateries earned the coveted stars — with 9 spots earning one star and two restaurants earning two stars.

The Dubai list included the world’s first unlicensed restaurant to be awarded a Michelin star and one of the rare Indian eateries to get a nod.

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.