TAREK ALAMEDDINE

LEBANON

Chef Tarek Alameddine has been recognized by The Best Chef Awards and the World’s 50 Best, reflecting his impact on Lebanon’s fine-dining and hospitality landscape.

RAYAN ALAYESH

KSA

Chef Rayan Alayesh of Kayzo in Saudi Arabia leads a restaurant awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand, reflecting consistent quality and value in contemporary Asian cuisine.

SARA AQEL

JORDAN

Chef Sara Aqel of Dara Dining in Jordan has received recognition connected to the World’s 50 Best platform, known for her modern reinterpretation of Jordanian flavors and strong media presence.

JOEY ATTIEH

Chef Joey Attieh, behind Albe, has been named to Forbes 30 Under 30, and make it into the 2024 edition of the Michelin guide, marking him as one of the most influential young culinary entrepreneurs bridging Lebanon and Europe.

ABDULLAH BAKRI

KSA

This rising chef, Abdullah Bakri has been recognized by the Michelin Guide and gained regional visibility as a contestant on Top Chef Middle East Season 6. His work at Mlle reflects a refined, contemporary culinary direction rooted in strong technique.

TALA BASHMI

BAHRAIN

Chef Tala Bashmi has been associated with the World’s 50 Best recognition ecosystem and is widely regarded as one of Bahrain’s leading contemporary culinary voices, spotlighting modern Bahraini cuisine.

GABRIELLA CHAMORRO

UAE

Chef Gabriela Chamorro, co-founder and executive chef of Girl & the Goose in Dubai, has received recognition within the World’s 50 Best sphere and gained The Best Chef Award, celebrating her vibrant Mesoamerican flavors and bold culinary identity.

NIHAL FELEMBAN

KSA

Chef Nihal Felemban of The Lucky Llama in Saudi Arabia received Michelin Bib-Gourmand recognition, highlighting her as one of the Kingdom’s standout emerging chefs.

ALI GHZAWI

JORDAN

Chef Ali Ghzawi is the winner of Top Chef Middle East and has earned recognition connected to the World’s 50 Best platform. Through Alee by Ali in Jordan, he continues to champion modern Jordanian cuisine on a global stage.

SOLEMANN HADDAD

UAE

Chef Sara Aqel of Dara Dining in Jordan has received recognition connected to the World’s 50 Best platform, known for her modern reinterpretation of Jordanian flavors and strong media presence.

RAGHAD HAMZA

KSA

Chef Raghad Hamza has achieved multiple distinctions, including recognition linked to Bocuse d’Or initiatives, the Saudi Elite Chef title, and participation in Top Chef Middle East Season 8, underscoring her competitive and professional excellence.

CHARBEL HAYEK

Lebanese chef Charbel Hayek has been a winner of Top Chef Middle East. His victory propelled him to international attention, showcasing his contemporary interpretation of Levantine cuisine and strong competitive culinary skills.

YASMINA HAYEK

LEBANON

Chef Yasmina Hayek has earned recognition from both the World’s 50 Best platform and the Michelin Guide, positioning her among the leading Lebanese chefs shaping contemporary Middle Eastern gastronomy.

ELIA KAADY

KSA

A rising chef in Saudi Arabia, Elia Kaady gained recognition by the Michelin Guide and gained regional visibility with Maiz known for its authentic Saudi cuisine.

ABHIRAJ KHATWANI

UAE

Chef Abhiraj Khatwani leads Manao in Dubai and has been recognized by the Michelin Guide. He was also named an Emerging Chef in The Best Chef Awards 2025, highlighting his growing international reputation for modern, ingredient-driven cuisine.

QAIS MALHAS

JORDAN

Chef Qais Malhas of Shams El Balad in Jordan has been associated with the World’s 50 Best platform, recognized for his focus on sustainability and locally driven cuisine.

BASMAH MAROUF

KUWAIT

The International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA) Kuwait is a premier culinary training institution dedicated to providing world-class education in the art and science of cooking and hospitality. It offers professional programs, workshops, and certifications designed to equip aspiring chefs and culinary enthusiasts with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the global food industry.

MARC MAHFOUZ

QATAR

Chef Marc Mahfouz leads Mila in Qatar, which has been awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand, recognizing high-quality cuisine at good value and reinforcing his commitment to accessible excellence.

OMAR ORFALI

UAE

Chef Omar Orfali of Orfali Bros in Dubai has earned recognition from both the World’s 50 Best Restaurants and the Michelin Guide, solidifying his position as one of the Middle East’s most acclaimed chefs.

SAHAR PARHAM AL AWADHI

UAE

Chef Sahar Alawadhi, an Emirati pastry chef and former Head Pastry Chef at Burj Al Arab, has been recognized within the World’s 50 Best framework. Through Abra, she champions Emirati culinary heritage with modern refinement.

MOSTAFA SEIF

EGYPT

Chef Mostafa Seif has led Khufu’s into being crowned No.1 in the World’s 50 Best, a historic first for Egypt. He is also the first Egyptian chef to win The Best Chef Awards’ Skillet of Distinction, and was among the first Egyptians to achieve international acclaim through multiple Best Chef Awards accolades and Top Chef Middle East success.

TAREQ TAHA

PALESTINE

Chef Tareq Taha is a winner of Top Chef Middle East, earning regional acclaim for his refined Palestinian-inspired cuisine and strong competitive performance.