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DXB F&B Awards: From most Instagrammable cafe to best brunch, these are some of the best dining experiences in Dubai

The inaugural edition of Khaleej Times' DXB F&B Awards, in association with Dettol Pro Solutions, was a celebration of the city's glorious culinary landscape

Published: Sat 25 Nov 2023, 1:26 PM

Updated: Sun 26 Nov 2023, 4:22 PM

Photos by Shihab/Khaleej Times

Photos by Shihab/Khaleej Times

A celebration of culinary excellence, the inaugural edition of DXB F&B Awards, presented by Khaleej Times’ wknd. magazine in association with Reckitt — Dettol Pro Solutions and Truckers, brought together culinary connoisseurs and innovators redefining the taste of the town. The gala awards night, which took place on November 24 at Address Skyview Dubai, honoured the flourishing culinary landscape of Dubai, which has transformed the city into the ‘food capital’ of the world.

Bringing together culinary stars from diverse cultural backgrounds, the night was a feast for the senses, with an extravaganza of live performances and panel discussions, offering guests an opportunity to exchange ideas with fellow movers and shakers of the F&B industry.


“It’s very nice to connect with all key players in the industry and understand their business needs and challenges. Our solutions are designed for businesses, to help them create a safe and healthy environment, both for the guests, the staff and their wellbeing,” said Melda Ates, Reckitt's Global Business Solutions Marketing Lead, who delivered a sponsor presentation at the awards ceremony.

The panel discussions of the evening spotlighted pertinent culinary concepts in the region, including the art of menu localisation and the ‘dark kitchen revolution’ and operations in the city.


Winners of the DXB F&B Awards

The DXB F&B Awards showcased a variety of categories to honour the diverse talents within the industry, such as Best Newcomer, Best Brunch, Most Instagrammable Cafe, Best Pan-Indian Restaurant and a lot more, split across ‘Popular Choice’ and ‘wknd. Choice’ Awards.

The list of winners from the evening included: Most Innovative Cafe: Sokos Cafe, Fastest Growing Hospitality Company: VTR Hospitality, Best Pan-Indian restaurant: Pincode, Longest Serving Bakery: Mister Baker, Best Indian Fine Dining: The Crossing, Best Asian Street Food: Dhaba Lane, The Best IndoChinese Restaurant Gypsy Chinese, Best Milkshake: Basking Robbins, Best Homegrown New Entry: Halla Restaurant, Most Interesting Concept: FiLLi Select won big in the wknd. Choice Awards.

Whereas, the Popular Choice Awards included, Best Breakfast: The Hamptons Cafe, Best Brunch: Robertos, Best Family Dining: Maison Mathis, Best Kids-Friendly Restaurant, Masha and The Bear, Best Business Lunch: Hutong Dubai, Best Vegan Restaurant: Seva Table, Best Newcomer: Honda by Pierchic, Best Fusion Restaurant: Masti Dubai, Best Steakhouse: Hunter and Barrel, Best Middle Eastern Restaurant: Bait Maryam and Most Instagramable Cafe: Forever Rose Cafe.

The award for Excellence in Dining Environment, powered by Dettol, was bagged by Tresind.

Melda Ates, Global Business Solutions Marketing Lead, Reckitt, on how hygiene defines F&B excellence

Melda Ates, Global Business Solutions Marketing Lead, Reckitt, on how hygiene defines F&B excellence

Welcome address by Khaleej Times Editor-In-Chief Michael Jabri-Pickett

Welcome address by Khaleej Times Editor-In-Chief Michael Jabri-Pickett

Panel Discussion on 'Local Flavors, Global Appeal: The Art of Menu Localisation' with moderator Ketaki Shah, Head of Marketing - Citymax Hotels & Foodmark (right), Landmark Group and guest panellists Ryan Varga-Clark, Owner - VC Food Solutions, Louay Ghandour, Managing Director, Cravia Inc., Andres Gonzalez, Founder, HospitalityLab.ME

Panel Discussion on 'Local Flavors, Global Appeal: The Art of Menu Localisation' with moderator Ketaki Shah, Head of Marketing - Citymax Hotels & Foodmark (right), Landmark Group and guest panellists Ryan Varga-Clark, Owner - VC Food Solutions, Louay Ghandour, Managing Director, Cravia Inc., Andres Gonzalez, Founder, HospitalityLab.ME

Panel discussion on 'The Dark Kitchen Revolution: Challenges and Opportunities' with moderator Ziad Zein, Commercial & Growth Director for Restaurants & Editions, Deliveroo UAE (right) and guest panellists Nadim Majdalani, CEO, Eathos, Peter Schatzberg, General Partner, Shatranj Capital Partners, and George Kunnappally, Managing Director, Nando’s UAE

Panel discussion on 'The Dark Kitchen Revolution: Challenges and Opportunities' with moderator Ziad Zein, Commercial & Growth Director for Restaurants & Editions, Deliveroo UAE (right) and guest panellists Nadim Majdalani, CEO, Eathos, Peter Schatzberg, General Partner, Shatranj Capital Partners, and George Kunnappally, Managing Director, Nando’s UAE

Live performance by Abdullah Mohammad Al Shamsi, who goes by the stage name @notsohuman, setting the mood for the evening

Live performance by Abdullah Mohammad Al Shamsi, who goes by the stage name @notsohuman, setting the mood for the evening

LIST OF WINNERS

Best breakfast: The Hamptons Cafe in Dubai

Best breakfast: The Hamptons Cafe in Dubai

Best Newly Launched Restaurant: Onda by Pierchic

Best Newly Launched Restaurant: Onda by Pierchic

Best steakhouse: Hunter and Barrel

Best steakhouse: Hunter and Barrel

Best brunch: Zuma

Best brunch: Zuma

Best vegan restaurant: Seva Table

Best vegan restaurant: Seva Table

Best Middle Eastern restaurant: Bait Maryam

Best Middle Eastern restaurant: Bait Maryam

Best fusion restaurant: Masti Dubai

Best fusion restaurant: Masti Dubai

Most Instagrammable Cafe: Forever Rose Cafe

Most Instagrammable Cafe: Forever Rose Cafe

Best kids-friendly restaurant: Masha and the Bear Restaurant

Best kids-friendly restaurant: Masha and the Bear Restaurant

Best business lunch: Hutong Dubai

Best business lunch: Hutong Dubai

Most innovative cafe: Sokos Cafe

Most innovative cafe: Sokos Cafe

Fastest growing hospitality company: VTR Hospitality

Fastest growing hospitality company: VTR Hospitality

Best Pan-Indian Restaurant: Pincode

Best Pan-Indian Restaurant: Pincode

Longest serving bakery: Mister Baker

Longest serving bakery: Mister Baker

Best Indian Fine Dining: The Crossing

Best Indian Fine Dining: The Crossing

Best Asian Street Food: Dhaba Lane

Best Asian Street Food: Dhaba Lane

Best Milkshake: Baskin Robbins

Best Milkshake: Baskin Robbins


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