Dubai: The 5th annual World Culinary Awards, a prestigious event honoring excellence in the culinary sector, recently concluded with a gala dinner reception at Dubai's Summersault Jumeirah Al Naseem. This international campaign, designed to recognize genuine brilliance in the culinary world, announced its winners after a year-long search for exceptional culinary talent.
Held in conjunction with the 31st anniversary of the World Travel Awards, the event saw votes cast by both tourism industry professionals and the general public. The results showcase a diverse array of culinary achievements from around the globe.
Among the standout winners, Tresind Studio in Dubai claimed the title of World's Best Indian Cuisine Restaurant. As the UAE's only two-star Indian restaurant, Tresind Studio captivates diners by presenting both familiar and novel flavors through an artistic lens, offering a uniquely enthralling dining experience.
The coveted World's Best Restaurant 2024 award went to Mezzaluna, located at Bangkok's Lebua State Tower. This two-star Michelin restaurant has earned acclaim for its innovative fusion of fine Japanese ingredients with traditional French cooking techniques.
Other notable winners include Pierchic at Jumeirah Al Qasr for World's Best Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant, and Nobu, which secured the World's Best Restaurant Brand title. The Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island in the UAE was recognized as the World's Best All-Inclusive Culinary Resort.
In the realm of specialized cuisine, La Mar Dubai by Gaston Acurio took home the award for World's Best Peruvian Cuisine Restaurant, while Le Grand Controle in France was crowned World's Best French Cuisine Restaurant. The underwater dining experience at Su Va Na earned it the title of World's Best Underwater Restaurant.
Landmark establishments also received recognition, with At.Mosphere Burj Khalifa in the UAE named World's Best Landmark Restaurant, and Sirocco in Thailand winning World's Best Rooftop Restaurant.
The awards also highlighted exceptional culinary destinations, with Dubai securing the title of World's Best Culinary Destination, while Hanoi, Vietnam, was named World's Best Culinary City Destination. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, emerged as the World's Best Emerging Culinary City Destination.
In the travel and hospitality sector, Air France was honored as the World's Best Culinary Airline, while the Scarlet Lady from Virgin Voyages won World's Best Culinary Cruise Ship. Hamad International Airport took the title of World's Best Airport for Dining.
The World Culinary Awards also recognized excellence in culinary education, with Ecole Ducasse, Paris Campus in France named the World's Best Culinary Training Institution.
This comprehensive list of winners reflects the global nature of culinary excellence, spanning multiple countries and cuisines. From fine dining establishments to culinary destinations, the awards celebrate the diverse and vibrant world of gastronomy, highlighting the innovative and exceptional experiences available to food enthusiasts around the globe.