12 of Dubai’s best come together
Gault&Millau UAE’s Culinary Innovators returns for its second edition this 21 and 22 November at The Avery, Conrad Hotel. The two-day pop-up brings together 12 of Dubai’s leading chefs, paired into six collaborative kitchens for an immersive dine-around experience that celebrates creativity and the UAE’s finest ingredients.
Building on the success of last year’s debut, this edition focuses on collaboration over competition, with each duo crafting an appetiser-sized hero dish that highlights local produce.
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“This year celebrates the very best of local ingredients,” says David J Constable, Editor of Gault&Millau UAE. “It’s a unique experimental event, designed to reflect Dubai’s evolving culinary story.”
Guests can look forward to free-flowing beverages, live entertainment, and a degustation-style journey through six inventive kitchens.
The Line-Up
Six headline collaborations will define the 2025 edition:
- TakaHisa + Dinner by Heston Blumenthal – Takashi Namekata & Hisao Ueda with Chris Malone
- Row on 45 + Pierre’s TT – Daniel Birk & Jason Atherton with Mathieu Balbino
- Jun’s + Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori – Kelvin Cheung with Akmal Anuar
- Al Muntaha + Moonrise – Saverio Sbaragli with Solemann Haddad
- Maison Dali + Krasota – Tristin Farmer with Dmitry Vinokurov
- BRIX Journey + SNA’AP – Carmen Rueda Hernandez with Nouel Catis
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With only 150 seats per session, guests can opt for evening seatings or a Saturday lunch, while VIP packages include reserved tables, table service, and exclusive amuse-bouches.
Culinary Innovators 2025 promises to be a defining moment in Dubai’s dining calendar — a celebration of collaboration, craftsmanship, and the city’s creative culinary spirit.
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Curious, expressive, and always chasing new ideas, Zainab sees creativity as a way of life. She thrives on discovering new perspectives, connecting with people, and turning inspiration into something tangible. Her work and her world reflect a balance of intuition, imagination, and authenticity.
