Thursday, October 3, 2024 The prestigious World Culinary Awards, an international platform that celebrates excellence in the culinary industry, has unveiled the winners of its 2024 program during a grand dinner reception held at Summersalt Jumeirah Al Naseem in Dubai, UAE. Dubai, renowned for its diverse and vibrant gastronomic scene, was honored as the ‘World’s Best Culinary Destination’ and ‘Middle East’s Best Culinary Destination’. Italy secured the title of ‘Europe’s Best Culinary Destination’, while Peru was named ‘Latin America’s Best Culinary Destination’.
South Africa earned the accolade of ‘Africa’s Best Culinary Destination’, with Jamaica recognized as the ‘Caribbean’s Best Culinary Destination’. Thailand emerged as the ‘Best Culinary Destination’ in Asia. At the summit of Bangkok’s lebua Hotel, MezzaLuna, located on the 65th floor, was celebrated as the ‘World’s Best Restaurant’ for its exquisite blend of premium Japanese ingredients with classic French culinary techniques.
Dubai’s restaurants shined brightly at the awards, with Atlantis The Royal receiving dual honors: ‘World’s Best Hotel for Brunch’ and ‘World’s Best Hotel Restaurant’ for Ariana’s Persian Kitchen at Atlantis The Royal. Meanwhile, Ossiano Restaurant at Atlantis The Palm triumphed as the ‘World’s Best Culinary Experience’. The award results followed a year-long global search for the top culinary brands, with votes cast by both in.