{"id":67907,"date":"2026-01-17T03:55:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T23:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=67907"},"modified":"2026-01-17T03:55:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T23:55:39","slug":"dubai-claims-its-place-as-the-global-food-capital-as-homegrown-chefs-take-centre-stage-at-dubai-world-cuisine-by-gulfood-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/dubai-claims-its-place-as-the-global-food-capital-as-homegrown-chefs-take-centre-stage-at-dubai-world-cuisine-by-gulfood-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Claims Its Place As The Global Food Capital As Homegrown Chefs Take Centre Stage At Dubai World Cuisine By Gulfood 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dubaiverse.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubai\u2019s<\/a> rise as one of the world\u2019s most influential gastronomic capital will be on full display at <strong>Dubai World Cuisine<\/strong>, the flagship culinary platform hosted within <strong>Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC)<\/strong> from <strong>26 \u2013 30 January 2026 by<\/strong><strong>Gulfood<\/strong>. Uniting <strong>over 70 chefs shaping Dubai\u2019s culinary identity, from more than 30 nationalities<\/strong>, the programme will see these iconic figures take to the stage to demonstrate their signature dishes live, engage directly with industry audiences and open new commercial conversations. Marking Dubai\u2019s evolution from a world-class dining capital to global flavour influencer, <strong>Dubai World Cuisine by Gulfood 2026<\/strong> unites Michelin-starred chefs and globally celebrated talent creating original concepts shaped by the city\u2019s multicultural fabric. A culinary destination where world-class excellence and homegrown talent now set the global benchmark.<\/p>\n<p>Crucially, <strong>Dubai World Cuisineby Gulfood 2026<\/strong>places homegrown chefs such as <strong>Salam Dakkak, Hattem Mattar<\/strong> and collectives like <strong>Ojina Jeju<\/strong>alongside internationally celebrated names including <strong>Nina M\u00e9tayer, World\u2019s Best Pastry Chef <\/strong>and <strong>Antonio Bachour, one of the most celebrated pastry chefs in the world<\/strong>. Chefs who have built their careers in Dubai including, <strong>Brando Moros of 11 Woodfire (1 Michelin Star)<\/strong><strong>, Daniel Birk of Row on 45 (2 Michelin Stars, 4 Toques) <\/strong>and <strong>Solemann Haddad of Moonrise (1 Michelin Star, 3 Toques) <\/strong>demonstrate how global technique and local context combine to create something distinctly new.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Rolodex of the Most Esteemed Chefs in the World<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The calibre of chefs participating in <strong>Dubai World Cuisine by Gulfood 2026<\/strong>reflects the maturity of Dubai\u2019s hospitality ecosystem. Across the programme are recipients of the <strong>World\u2019s Best Pastry Chef (World\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants)<\/strong>, <strong>World\u2019s Best Pastry Chef &amp; Pastry Innovator<\/strong>, <strong>Gault &amp; Millau Pastry Chef of the Year<\/strong>, <strong>Best Female Chef &#8211; MENA\u2019s 50 Best Restaurants<\/strong>, top-ranked restaurants in <strong>MENA\u2019s 50 Best<\/strong>, alongside chefs holding <strong>multiple Bib Gourmands, Gault &amp; Millau Toques and Michelin Stars<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Other standout names shaping the 2026 edition are <strong>Chris Malone of Dinner by Heston Blumenthal (1 Michelin Star), Jes\u00fas Lobato of Smoked Room (1 Michelin Star), Saverio Sbaragli of Al Muntaha (1 Michelin Star, 4 Toques) and Tristin Farmer of Maison Dali (former 3 Michelin Stars). <\/strong>They are joined by influential voices shaping modern dining and culture, from <strong>Gr\u00e9goire Berger<\/strong> and <strong>Kyung Soo Moon<\/strong> to social-first culinary figures such as <strong>Chef Shaheen<\/strong>, whose reach reflects the evolving ways chefs now connect with audiences and <strong>Dmitriy Vinokurov<\/strong>, <strong>Krasota Dubai<\/strong>, merging haute cuisine and visual art.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A City Narrated by Flavour, Culture and Cuisine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 2026 edition will feature <strong>seven Michelin-star chefs<\/strong>, <strong>80 masterclasses<\/strong>, <strong>workshops and live demonstrations<\/strong>, and <strong>10 curated panels and debates<\/strong>, spanning <strong>more than 30 cuisines and culinary expressions<\/strong> including, ultra-fine dining, modern pastry, neighbourhood restaurants, coffee culture, mixology, zero-alcohol innovation and cross-cultural cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted inside Gulfood, the world\u2019s leading food and beverage trade event, Dubai World Cuisine places chefs at the heart of the global industry conversation, reinforcing Dubai\u2019s position as a city exporting culinary talent, ideas and influence on the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gulfood 2026 takes place from 26\u201330 January across Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information and to register, visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gulfood.com\"><strong>www.gulfood.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai\u2019s rise as one of the world\u2019s most influential gastronomic capital will be on full display at Dubai World Cuisine, the flagship culinary platform hosted within Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 26 \u2013 30 January 2026 byGulfood. 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