Grosvenor House Dubai wins FTG's 4-Star Award
Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai has earned a new 4-Star award in the 2025 Star Awards of the Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises.
Row on 45, a fine-dining restaurant by acclaimed Michelin-starred Chef Jason Atherton, was given a 5-Star award.
Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai, is set in the heart of the vibrant Dubai Marina. The hotel offers an exceptional blend of contemporary design, world-class hospitality, and breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf. It features impressive guest rooms and suites with bespoke furnishings, cutting-edge technology, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Guests can indulge in a curated selection of award-winning restaurants and lounges, including City Social, Toro Toro by Chef Richard Sandoval, Indego by Celebrity Chef Vineet Bhatia, Rhodes W1 and the iconic Buddha-Bar.
Row on 45, located on the 45th floor of Grosvenor House Dubai, curates an exclusive tasting menu that revolves around Jason Atherton's culinary discoveries, and travel. Guests can celebrate the art of cooking that unfolds in 3 acts as the sommeliers and chefs are the stars of the show, engaging patrons by preparing 17 courses - each with a unique anecdote, before their very eyes.
A two Michelin-starred fine dining concept, Row on 45 also boasts an impressive 4 Toques from Gault & Millau and was recently awarded the Restaurant of the Year on the G&M 2025 list. Row on 45 also holds a coveted position on the 2024 and 2025 Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants list and earned its place as a finalist in the 2024 SBID International Design Awards. Truly reflecting the essence of 'Refinement of Work' (ROW), Row on 45 promises to take guests' taste buds to new heights.
Forbes Travel Guide is the world-renowned authority on excellence in hospitality, and Grosvenor House Dubai, and Row on 45 are the latest addition to its illustrious annual Star Rating list.
'Forbes Travel Guide's Star Award winners exemplify excellence in hospitality,' says Amanda Frasier, President of Standards & Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide. 'This year's list continues to reflect the changing landscape of luxury with properties setting the standard for authentic experiences while offering unparalleled amenities, enhanced well-being and delivering unforgettable moments. We are thrilled to recognize their dedication to creating truly world-class travel options for today's discerning guest.' -
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