Inside Qatar’s Race for Michelin Stars

French culinary legend Alain Ducasse has opened two restaurants in Doha, and one of them, IDAM, just earned Qatar’s first Michelin star. We take a look at how he’s bringing fine dining to the desert.

Editor’s note: At the beginning of the video, we say that Alain Ducasse earned a Michelin, but it was awarded to the restaurant IDAM.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Introduction
01:10 – Alain Ducasse’s Vision for Idam
02:58 – History of the Michelin Guide
05:10 – The Rise of Food Influencers
05:35 – Rising Costs in the Restaurant Industry
06:20 – Inside Jiwan, A Michelin Bib Gourmand Awardee
07:53 – Challenges of Bringing Fine Dining to the Desert
09:06 – Alcohol-Free Restaurants in Doha
09:45 – Exploring Doha’s Food Scene
10:21 – Alain Ducasse’s Culinary Philosophy
11:11 – Inside Doha’s Food Market
11:45 – Contemporary Qatari Cuisine at Belhambar
14:33 – Credits

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