Dubai’s Row On 45 Named UAE’s Best Restaurant at Gault&Millau Awards

Row On 45, helmed by acclaimed chef Jason Atherton and located in Grosvenor House Dubai, earned an impressive 17.5 points and four toques, the highest rating of the night. Alongside the restaurant’s major win, Daniel Birk, the mastermind behind its European-inspired tasting menus, was awarded Chef of the Year, further cementing the venue’s reputation for world-class gastronomy.

The Gault&Millau UAE guide, known for its rigorous and independent review process, evaluates restaurants based on anonymous visits, ensuring unbiased and credible ratings. Unlike other awards, the toque system – a hallmark of the guide – ranks restaurants with one to five toques based on their overall performance, with only the finest establishments achieving the coveted four-toque status.

This year’s event also recognised a range of exceptional dining destinations across the UAE, from Michelin-starred establishments to emerging culinary gems. The awards continue to shape Dubai’s evolving fine dining landscape, setting new benchmarks for quality, creativity, and hospitality.