From Stars to Sips: Inside the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Food Festival at Emirates Palace
By: Buthayna El Haggar
Back for its highly anticipated second edition, the MICHELIN Guide Food Festival Abu Dhabi 2024 promises an extraordinary culinary journey at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental from Nov. 22-24.
Designed for food enthusiasts and families alike, the festival brings together a vibrant lineup of MICHELIN-starred chefs, exclusive dining events, and interactive experiences.
This year’s highlights include the MICHELIN Stars Table, where celebrated international and MENA-region chefs craft immersive menus inspired by the four elements—Earth, Water, Fire, and Air.
Festival-goers can also explore live cooking demonstrations, hands-on masterclasses, kids’ workshops, and the exciting debut of the MICHELIN Guide Café, which offers curated delicacies in an inviting, casual setting.
With a diverse program that caters to all ages, this year’s festival is set to be an unmissable celebration of global and regional flavors.
Exclusive Dining Experience at MICHELIN Stars Table
An exceptional dining event where top chefs collaborate to deliver unique themed dinners inspired by elements such as earth, desert, sea, and sky. Guests can revel in exclusive culinary creations from 20 MICHELIN Guide-recommended restaurants, featuring collaborations from distinguished chefs.
The Debut of the MICHELIN Guide Café
Offering a three-course pastry set menu curated by Chef Aurora Storari and Chef Alexandre Thabard, guests can enjoy delicacies while savoring expertly brewed Nespresso coffee.
Culinary Masterclasses for All Ages
Free entry to various live cooking demonstrations hosted by offshoots of notable chefs. Attendees, including kids, can participate in hands-on cooking sessions, enhancing their culinary skills under expert guidance.
The festival will proudly include chefs from both regional and international cuisines, making for a truly enriching experience.
Regional Cuisines (One MICHELIN Star):
- 99 Sushi Bar
- Erth Restaurant
- Hakkasan
- Talea by Antonio Guida
International Cuisines:
- Cenador de Amós (3 MICHELIN Stars, Spain)
- Evvai (2 MICHELIN Stars, Brazil)
- Ocean (2 MICHELIN Stars, Portugal)
- Restaurant Allen (2 MICHELIN Stars, South Korea)
With exclusive dishes, engaging activities for children, and renowned chefs leading the culinary charge, this festival encapsulates the essence of modern gastronomy in the MENA region.
Secure your tickets today and prepare for a culinary journey that promises excitement, innovation, and a celebration of flavors. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Platinumlist.
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