- All current restaurants with MICHELIN Stars retain their awards
- 5 restaurants added to The Guide
- Two new Bib Gourmands awarded
ABU DHABI, UAE, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2025 launched its third edition, highlighting the capital's evolving gastronomic scene. Five new restaurants have been added, with two receiving a Bib Gourmand. The four restaurants that previously held MICHELIN Stars have retained their awards: Erth, 99 Sushi Bar, Hakkasan, and Talea by Antonio Guida.
The five new additions to The Guide are:
- Mika: A lively spot at Yas Marina offering Mediterranean cuisine
- Bord'O by Nicolas Isnard: French classics from the Côte-d'Or original
- Em Sherif Sea Café: Authentic Lebanese cooking
- Broadway: Modern American brasserie at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
- ryba: Specializes in local fish cooked on a charcoal grill
Mika and ryba are awarded a Bib Gourmand for their value and quality, joining five retaining Bib Gourmand restaurants: t'azal, Al Mrzab, Beirut Sur Mer, Otoro, and Almayass. Special Awards were also given, including the Young Chef Award to Yasmina Hayek from Em Sherif Sea Café, the Service Award to the team at Mika, and the Opening of the Year for 2025 to ryba.
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of The MICHELIN Guides, praised Abu Dhabi's culinary scene for its blend of authentic traditions and innovations. He highlighted the city's potential as a unique culinary destination and emphasized the challenge of maintaining MICHELIN distinctions annually. Poullennec commended local professionals for their unwavering commitment to excellence, delivering unique gastronomic experiences with passion and consistency. He expressed optimism that more chefs will be drawn to Abu Dhabi, further elevating its culinary standards in the coming years.
The MICHELIN Guide's Special Awards celebrate diversity and talent in the hospitality industry. This year, the Young Chef Award goes to Yasmina Hayek from Em Sherif Sea Café for her authentic Lebanese dishes and forward-thinking approach. The Welcome and Service Award is given to the team at Mika, led by Chef-Owner Mario Loi, for their warm and engaging service. The Opening of the Year for 2025 is awarded to ryba, a local restaurant at Al Mina souq, praised for its appealing fish menu and the passion of Chef-Owner Faisal Mohamed Alharmoodi.
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The third edition of The MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi is unveiled
WUHU, China, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 22, LEPAS unveiled AURA at Global Elegance Night during the inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week, marking the world premiere of the LEPAS Concept Car. Rooted in LEPAS's "Natural Energy" philosophy, the LEPAS All-New Concept Car brings Leopard Aesthetics to life through Future-Inspired Design, combining leopard-inspired proportions, flowing surfaces and lighting with a new family identity and personalization to explore the Future of Elegant Mobility.
Natural Energy, Expressed with Composure
"Elegance is not a matter of decoration, but of composure," said Ivan Dulanović, Chief Designer of LEPAS. AURA expresses elegance, confidence and mystery through its proportions, surfaces and details.
Inspired by the leopard's shifting weight and muscular tension, AURA features a long wheelbase, short overhangs and a wide stance. Pronounced shoulder lines suggest strength, while flowing surfaces and the gaze of the headlamps convey composure and mystery, capturing the understated power of Leopard Aesthetics.
AURA retains LEPAS's porcelain-inspired design, with sculpted volumes, flowing surfaces and a glossy finish balancing strength and refinement. Integrated air channels guide airflow while complementing the body's contours.
A New Design Identity, Made Personal
AURA's new front fascia unites the original rounded grille and side intake areas into a clean black surface. Its signature Leopard headlamps, inspired by the eyes of the leopard, reinforce LEPAS's visual identity. Both features will carry through to future LEPAS models, establishing a consistent family design language.
AURA explores personalization through front-screen graphics, lighting and animations, alongside an elliptical rear screen for customizable taillight displays. Its recognizable silhouette preserves brand identity while adaptable lighting allows individual expression, reflecting LEPAS's philosophy of quiet confidence and living at one's own pace.
Three Colors, Three Expressions of Elegance
Inspired by natural landscapes at different times of day, AURA's three colors capture the warmth of dawn, clarity of midday and mystery of twilight.
Dawn Pearl is inspired by sunrise in Tahiti, where the first light of day casts soft pink tones across the landscape. Inspired by the midday waters of Bacalar Lagoon, Bacalar Blue shifts between deep blue and clear turquoise, giving it a fresh, light feel. Provence Twilight captures the lavender fields at sunset, with deepening blue-violet tones lending the color a sense of mystery.
Together, the colors offer distinct expressions of elegance and more opportunities for personal style.
AURA's distinctive design identity and personalization possibilities will inspire future LEPAS models, bringing new expressions of "Drive Your Elegance" to everyday mobility.
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About LEPAS
LEPAS is Chery Auto's Premium NEV brand, dedicated to creating elegant mobility experiences for users worldwide. Committed to becoming the Preferred Brand for Elegant Mobility Life, LEPAS brings together Leopard Aesthetics, Elegant Technology, and Exquisite Space - transforming elegance into a driving experience you can see, feel, and trust. Supported by a growing global dealer network of more than 500 sales and service outlets, LEPAS is expanding its international footprint through localized operations, delivering products and experiences tailored to users across global markets.
About Chery Auto
Founded in 1997, Chery Auto is a global automotive manufacturer specializing in vehicle development, intelligent technologies, and new energy solutions. The company operates in more than 130 countries and regions, supported by a strong international network of research, production, and strategic partnerships. Chery Auto has remained China's No. 1 passenger vehicle exporter among Chinese brands for 23 consecutive years. Guided by its global philosophy of "In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere," Chery Auto is committed to advancing sustainable mobility through continuous innovation and global collaboration.
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LEPAS AURA Global Premiere at Global Elegance Night: Driving Leopard Aesthetics Evolution with Natural Energy
