Abu Dhabi is now home to four Michelin-starred restaurants

· Erth restaurant, awarded one MICHELIN Star, joins the three restaurants recognized with a Star in last year’s inaugural Guide. 
· Two restaurants receive a Bib Gourmand, bringing the total to six. 
· A total of 46 restaurants are selected in The MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2024, covering 21 different types of cuisine.

Erth became the first venue serving Emirati cuisine to receive the acclaimed star when the 2024 guide to the UAE capital was published on Thursday. It joins 99 Sushi, Hakkasan and Talea by Antonio Guida.

Dining at Erth feels like ‘’reading a love letter to the UAE’’, our review of the restaurant declared earlier this year.

“The concept is to pay homage to Emirati culture. We support local farms in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, and to provide a sustainable dining experience has always been our ethos,” said the head chef.

This selection impressed the Guide’s famously anonymous inspectors as it perfectly illustrates the ambition and passion chefs have for this thrilling destination. Abu Dhabi’s exponential growth is accompanied by increasing numbers of new openings. The diversity of the culinary scene is impressive, with 21 different types of cuisine. Food and travel lovers are sure to find varied and delicious restaurants, with professionals who know how to surprise and please them.

“Our inspectors continue to be impressed by the dynamism of Abu Dhabi and the sheer variety of cuisines on offer. Our newest recipient of a MICHELIN Star, Erth restaurant, sums up the city so well, as it offers a truly unique experience inspired by the beauty and traditions of the region,” explains Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The MICHELIN Guides. 

All the distinctions bestowed by the MICHELIN Guide are annual, and can be maintained or not, depending on the evolution of the establishment from one year to the next. Last year, three restaurants were recognized with one MICHELIN Star for their high-quality cooking, and four establishments received a Bib Gourmand distinction for their good food at moderate prices. For the 2024 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi, all these restaurants hang on to their distinction.

Erth joins Abu Dhabi’ Starred family
Erth joins three restaurants recognized with one MICHELIN Star for their high-quality cooking.

Erth, meaning ‘legacy’, sits in the shadow of the historic Qasr Al Hosn and is a beautifully designed property inspired by the local region. The food is equally memorable, as the kitchen adds its own modern twists to the refined Emirati dishes.

It joins the three restaurants awarded MICHELIN Stars in last year’s inaugural guide: Talea by Antonio Guida, Hakkasan and 99 Sushi Bar.

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The MICHELIN Guide, which is a benchmark in the world of gastronomy, is now setting a new standard for hotels. It’s possible to visit the MICHELIN Guide website www.guide.michelin.com or download the mobile app free of charge on smartphones (iOS and Android) to discover all the MICHELIN Guide selections and book unforgettable hotels and restaurants.