About Chef

Chef Faisal Al Harmoudi

Chef Faisal Al Harmoudi — Founder of Sidra Artisan and Falwa Restaurant, and one of the UAE's leading culinary pioneers.

• First Emirati chef to win two Michelin Guide awards: Bib Gourmand and Restaurant of the Year 2025
• Self-taught chef (studied engineering) who became one of the UAE's most distinguished culinary figures
• Represented the UAE at Expo 2025 Osaka, the World Government Summit 2024, and collaborated with the Michelin Guide at Hakkasan – Emirates Palace
• Created an exclusive menu for Baccarat, in collaboration with Aldar, for the launch of Baccarat Residences Saadiyat Island
• 140,000+ Instagram followers
• Additional honors: Gault & Millau “One Toque” Award, Time Out Best Seafood Restaurant, and the National Service Pride Award for representing the UAE locally and globally