THE AWARDS

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Filmfare Middle East F&B Night 2025 – Indian Edition will be held in June 2025 and the objective is to bring together and celebrate the top notch elements of the Indian food and beverage industry in the region.

While the F&B industry in the whole of UAE has grown exponentially over the past few years, the Indian food scene has taken the country by storm.
From hole-in-the-wall eateries that serve authentic dishes that remind you of home to Michelin star Indian chefs who have set up their footprints, the desi food scene is buzzing…

These awards will honour those individuals and brands that have become a part and parcel of our daily lives. We have been watching, observing and appreciating the hard work and skill that has made your outlet such a talking point among foodies.
The Awards will pay tribute to the sheer spunk and the hard work of those in the restaurant business. From the CEO whose vision has ensured that Indian food has made an imprint on the global scene to the CHEF whose magical creations have taken desi dishes to a whole new level, to those who’ve added the pizzaz to the bartending scene, and even the DELIVERY SERVICES who ensure that the food reaches you warm and fresh, this is one award that will recognise South Asian talent on the food scene.

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Attendees

Who’s who of the F&B industry including General Managers, Chefs, Managing Directors F&B Directors & Managers, Marketing and PR professionals, food bloggers and other media.

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Award Categories

1. Restaurant of the Year

Established outlets that have successfully maintained brand recall and have continued to win patrons’ hearts with quality food, fabulous service, impressive ambience and innovative campaigns.

2. Favourite Casual Dining Restaurant

The regular haunts for quick daily lunches and dinners, offering food that is delicious, comforting and is easy on the pocket.

3. Favourite Fine Dining Restaurant

Restaurants offering avant-garde treatment and unique food experiences. Perfect for a formal, glam evening out.

4. Favorite Indian Fusion Restaurant

A sumptuous mix of indian flavors combined with a western twist and served in a fusion style.

5. Favorite Street Food Restaurant

Restaurants that serve the most tempting pani-puris, bhels, vada pav, samosas etc. – enough to stop you in your tracks!

6. Favorite Themed Restaurant of the Year

Does your outlet offer live music or special décor that tells a story? This is your category.

7. Best Interior Design of the Year

Décor that makes your establishment stand out from the rest and makes it oh… so… unimaginable

8. Debut Restaurant of the year

The newbies on the list! Be it fine dine or casual, these are the joints that have made a splash on the food landscape this year.

9. Chef of the Year

A shout out to those culinary geniuses who can turn a simple dish into a gastronomic masterpiece.

10. F&B CEO of the year

The entrepreneur who has taken the culinary scene by storm with new ideas and concepts.

11. Favorite Indian Night Club of the Year

The best Bollywood tracks, perfect fusion drinks and bar bites and offering unforgettable night outs with a desi twist.

12. Favourite Lounge of the Year

Celebrating that most-loved lounge that sets the perfect vibe with its stylish and relaxed ambiance, array of drinks and bites, and an unforgettable experience.

13. Favourite Delivery Partner of the Year

Recognizing the delivery partner that ensures speed, efficiency, and excellence in service when bringing the freshest foods right to your doorstep.

14. Favourite Cloud Kitchen of the Year

Honoring the cloud kitchen that delivers exceptional flavors and top-notch culinary experiences, redefining dining from a distance.

15. Favourite Catering Restaurant of the Year

Weddings or private parties, these restaurants excel in catering as they bring forth gourmet flavors, impeccable service, and unforgettable dining experiences to every occasion.

Terms & Conditions

  • Entries open for all the Indian Resturants based out of the UAE
  • Restaurants must meet the basic eligibility criteria for each category.
  • Participation can be maximum in TWO categories
  • Nominations must be submitted within the specified nomination period.
  • All Restaurants should provide factual and complete information about their outlet with special emphasis on their accolades and how they stand out among others
  • Supporting credentials should be provided making your entry a strong contender
  • Final decisions lie with FILMFARE MIDDLE EAST
  • Nomination fee of AED 250 + VAT will be applicable for each award category