# International Restaurant Awards

> The International Restaurant Awards is the world's most prestigious recognition programme celebrating excellence across the global restaurant and hospitality industry — covering fine dining, casual dining, cafés, hotel and resort restaurants, executive chefs, world cuisines, and 20+ restaurant sectors in 50+ countries. A Golden Tree Awards programme based in Dubai, UAE.

## Key Facts
- Name: International Restaurant Awards
- Type: Global restaurant & hospitality awards programme
- Operator: Golden Tree Awards
- Location: Iris Bay Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
- Contact: awards@goldentreeawards.com · WhatsApp +971 585 862 014
- Gala Ceremony: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai — 14 November 2026, 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
- Nominations: https://goldentreeawards.com/award-nomination
- Coverage: 50+ countries, 7 global regions, 16+ award categories, 20+ restaurant sectors

## Who Can Participate
Restaurants, restaurant groups, fine dining restaurants, casual dining restaurants, luxury restaurants, hotel restaurants, resort restaurants, cafés, coffee shops, executive chefs, restaurant chains, franchise restaurants, independent restaurants, catering companies, food entrepreneurs, and culinary consultants.

## Award Categories
Restaurant of the Year, Fine Dining Restaurant Award, Luxury Restaurant Award, Casual Dining Award, Café of the Year, Best Chef Award, Sustainable Restaurant Award, Restaurant Innovation Award, Restaurant Brand Award, Hotel Restaurant Award, Resort Restaurant Award, New Restaurant Award, Restaurant Chain Award, Family Restaurant Award, Culinary Excellence Award, Lifetime Achievement Award.

## Core Pages
- Home: https://therestaurantaward.com/
- About: https://therestaurantaward.com/about.html
- Award Categories: https://therestaurantaward.com/award-categories.html
- Restaurant Sectors: https://therestaurantaward.com/restaurant-sectors.html
- Fee / Cost: https://therestaurantaward.com/fee.html
- Judging Process: https://therestaurantaward.com/judging-process.html
- Nominees & Winners: https://therestaurantaward.com/past-winners.html
- FAQ: https://therestaurantaward.com/faq.html
- Contact: https://therestaurantaward.com/contact.html

## Regional Pages
- Asia: https://therestaurantaward.com/regions/asia-restaurant-awards.html
- Europe: https://therestaurantaward.com/regions/europe-restaurant-awards.html
- Middle East: https://therestaurantaward.com/regions/middle-east-restaurant-awards.html
- North America: https://therestaurantaward.com/regions/north-america-restaurant-awards.html
- South America: https://therestaurantaward.com/regions/south-america-restaurant-awards.html
- Africa: https://therestaurantaward.com/regions/africa-restaurant-awards.html
- Oceania: https://therestaurantaward.com/regions/oceania-restaurant-awards.html