The Good Food Middle East Awards returned for its 16th edition with a night to remember at The Ritz Carlton, Dubai, on January 23
The event brought together chefs, restaurateurs, hoteliers, and industry insiders to celebrate the region’s best in food and hospitality. With over 70 categories, the awards gave a nod to talents such as the Best Mixologist and Best Sommelier, along with big wins such as the Editors’ Choice Awards and Restaurant of the Year 2025.
KSA Categories
Best Café KSA: Attachè
Casual Dining Restaurant KSA: Sold Out
Fine Dining Restaurant KSA: Takara
Staycation Experience KSA: Banyan Tree AlUla
Top-voted Hotel of the Year KSA: Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah
Abu Dhabi Categories
Casual Dining Restaurant Abu Dhabi: AVLU Greek & Turkish Cuisine
Fine Dining Restaurant Abu Dhabi: 99 Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Staycation Experience Abu Dhabi: Al Wathba, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa
Dubai Categories
Casual Dining Restaurant Dubai: Publiq European Bistro
Fine Dining Restaurant Dubai: Amelia Dubai
Staycation Experience Dubai: Address Beach Resort
Top-voted Hotel of the Year: Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Editor’s Choice Awards
Best Gourmet Foods Supplier: Casinetto
Best Nightlife & Entertainment Destination: Chalet Berezka
Culinary Breakthrough of the Year: MANĀO
Best Tasting Menu: Row on 45
Rooftop Lounge: The Penthouse Dubai
All-day Dining Restaurant: Khadak
Emirati Restaurant: Kashtat Amina
Restaurant of the Year 2025: Trèsind Studio
UAE and wider GCC Categories
Afternoon Tea: Malibu Sky Lounge & Bar
Americas & Caribbean Restaurant: Girl & the Goose – Restaurante Centroamericano
Arab Cuisine: Mijana
Baked Goods & Pastry: Pret A Manger
Beach Club: Maison De La Plage
Best Burger: Warehouse
Best Café: Ladurée
Best Mixologist: Damian Perera
Best Pizzeria: Pitfire Pizza
Best Sommelier: Elena Zaikova
Best Supermarket: Lulu Hypermarket
British Restaurant: Rhodes W1
Business Lunch: CÉ LA VI Dubai
Casual Brunch: Garage
Casual Dining Restaurant: Ari
Catering Company: Gala By Taj Dubai
Chinese Restaurant: Moli By SHI
Diet-friendly Brand: Efzin Fresh
Experiential Dining: Cinemacity
Family Brunch: Crescendo
Favourite Takeaway: Maxzi The Good Food Shop Restaurant & Cafe LLC
Fine Dining Brunch: Il Gattopardo
Fine Dining Restaurant: Belcanto Restaurant at Dubai Opera
French Restaurant: CQ French Brasserie
Fusion Dining Restaurant: Zenon Dubai
Gastropub & Sports Bar: Ernst Biergarten
Greek Restaurant: OPA Dubai
Home & Kitchen Appliance Brand: Smeg
Homegrown Restaurant: Gerbou
Indian Restaurant: Little Miss India
Italian Restaurant: Il Borro Tuscan Bistro
Japanese Restaurant: Yubi Dubai
Ladies Night: GITANO
Lebanese Restaurant: Manaret Beirut
Mexican Restaurant: Esco-bar
Middle Eastern Cuisine: La Sirene
New Restaurant: The Banc
Online Food Retailer: talabat
Pan-Asian: Mekong
Persian Restaurant: ANAR
Pool Lounge: AURA Skypool
Restaurant Chain: Nando’s UAE
Russian Restaurant: Magadan
Seafood Restaurant: Aprons and Hammers
Spanish Restaurant: José By Pizarro
Staycation Experience: Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort
Steakhouse & Grills: Smoki Moto Dubai
Sustainable Dining: Farmhouse by Syrco
Thai Restaurant: Tong Thai
Turkish Restaurant: Blue Door
Zero-Alcohol Beverage Menu: 11 Woodfire
