
MENA's 50 Best Restaurants 2025
Explore the full ranking of the Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants

Tala Bashmi
Estrella Damm N.A. Chefs' Choice Award 2025
Omar Shihab
Icon Award 2025

Carmen Rueda Hernandez
Middle East & North Africa's Best Pastry Chef Award 2025, sponsored by Valrhona

Row on 45, Dubai
Highest Climber Award 2025, sponsored by Ceder’s

Dara Dining by Sara Aqel, Amman
Highest New Entry Award 2025, sponsored by Lavazza

Boca, Dubai
Sustainable Restaurant Award 2025

Ossiano, Dubai
Art of Hospitality Award 2025

Table 3, Casablanca
American Express One To Watch Award 2025

Yasmina Hayek
Middle East & North Africa's Best Female Chef 2025
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