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London Restaurant Hotshots to Try Dubai
Formula One, the world's tallest building, the most luxurious hotel on the globe, a housing development that is built to resemble a miniature world. Dubai has made a name for itself with its larger than life constructions, impressive spectacles, and over-the-top luxury offerings. It seems only natural, then, that the major players in other urban areas would want to try their hand in Dubai. London super-cool eatery The Ivy, a fave of movie stars and other paparazzi targets, is going international by opening a location in the glamorous gulf city.
The competition will be quite stiff, however. Because of its status as both a business and leisure destination, numerous restaurateurs have joined the fray, making Dubai one of top culinary destinations in the world.
Celeb chef Gordan Ramsey, when he isn't cussing at would-be chefs on reality TV, is overseeing a restaurant at Dubai's Hilton. And there are many others, more than a few who have earned the coveted Michelin star given to fine dining's finest.
Any newcomers are going to find the competition top notch.
Will Dubai's restaurant scene ever reach its limits? Perhaps, but The Ivy and its peers are sprinting to make into into the world's new capital of fine dining before that happens.
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Filed under: Food and Drink, Asia, United Arab, Middle East
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Joe Aug 1st 2008 1:04AM
Personally, I just don't understand all the hype about Dubai. I guess if you live in a place with lousy weather in Europe, i.e. Ireland/the UK, etc., it's a dream come true. But to us who have the lovely beaches of Florida, California, HAWAII, etc., Dubai is just an over priced country with strict moral clauses, etc., There are too many other beautiful places where your money goes a lot further and you don't have to worry about getting arrested for eating something with poppy seeds!