Winners revealed across 30 categories at flagship event in Dubai
Over 180 nominees shortlisted and voted for by customers through the Careem app
Gazebo crowned Restaurant of the Year
Dubai : Careem announces the winners of the very first Careem Food Awards, celebrating the UAE’s most loved restaurants across both delivery and dine-in categories.
The awards ceremony, held at a flagship ceremony in Dubai, honoured more than 30 category winners voted for by hundreds of thousands of customers through the Careem app earlier this month. The inaugural edition brought together industry leaders, restaurateurs, and food enthusiasts to recognise the best of the UAE’s vibrant F&B scene.
The Restaurant of the Year title was awarded to Gazebo, the popular Indian restaurant known for its signature biryanis and rich North Indian cuisine, following strong votes from customers across Dubai
Among the winners in the Food Delivery categories were Din Tai Fung for Best Asian, Kaak Al Manara for Best Breakfast, Five Guys for Best Burger, % Arabica for Best Coffee, and Magnolia Bakery for Best Dessert. Other standout winners included Pitfire Pizza (Best Pizza), Kcal (Best Healthy), Allo Beirut (Best Middle Eastern), Eataly (Best Italian), and Gazebo (Best Indian).
The DineOut categories saw Cargo take home Best Brunch, Barasti named Dubai’s Original Icon, and Lulu and the Beanstalk recognised as Best Unconventional Café. The Farm won Best Breakfast Spot, Eat & Meat received Best Buffet, while Argentina Grill was crowned Meat Lover’s Choice.
Bassel Alnahlaoui, Chief Business Officer at Careem, commented: “The Careem Awards are a celebration of the incredible talent that makes up the UAE’s vibrant F&B scene. From fine dining institutions to delivery favourites, the winners represent the restaurants our customers love most. We’re thrilled to recognise their contribution and to spotlight the creativity and dedication that continue to make the UAE one of the most exciting food destinations in the world.”
The Careem Awards marks the UAE’s first restaurant awards ceremony to combine both delivery and dine-in categories, offering a complete picture of the country’s most beloved dining experiences.
To discover the full list of winners or explore UAE’s most popular restaurants, customers can download or open the Careem app and tap the Food section. Careem Plus members also enjoy free delivery on food orders and discounts of up to 50% when dining out.
