IDAM by Alain Ducasse (IDAM), the MICHELIN-starred fine-dining restaurant located at the Museum of Islamic Art, received the ‘’Best Restaurant in Qatar’’ Award and has been ranked 44 on MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants, reaffirming its status as one of the region’s most distinguished culinary destinations. This prestigious recognition reflects the restaurant’s unwavering commitment to culinary excellence, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences.
Aligned with QC+, a mark of distinction that celebrates quality, creativity, and cultural excellence in Qatar, IDAM is celebrated for its innovative fine dining with focus on preservation. The restaurant’s inclusion in MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants highlights not only its culinary mastery, but also its role in positioning Qatar as a global destination for culture-led dining experiences.
Since its opening, IDAM has played a pivotal role in shaping the fine-dining landscape in Qatar and the wider region. With its elegant setting overlooking Doha’s skyline, meticulous service, and seasonally inspired menus crafted from the finest ingredients, the restaurant continues to attract discerning diners from around the world while setting new benchmarks for quality and consistency.
“This recognition is a proud moment for the entire IDAM team,” said Fabrice Rosso, IDAM’s Executive Chef. “It reflects our collective dedication to precision, creativity, and respect for ingredients, as well as our desire to tell a story that connects our contemporary fine dining cuisine with the richness of Middle Eastern culture. We are honoured to see our work acknowledged among the very best in the region.”
The MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants recognition and ranking is widely regarded as a benchmark of excellence within the hospitality industry, celebrating restaurants that demonstrate outstanding quality, creativity, and consistency across the Middle East and North Africa.
This latest recognition further solidifies IDAM by Alain Ducasse’s reputation as a culinary landmark in Doha and a leading ambassador of world-class gastronomy—reinforcing its alignment with QC+ as a symbol of excellence rooted in culture, innovation, and global relevance.
About QC ENTERPRISES WLL
QC+ is a strategy group that brings culture to life through experiences that connect and inspire.
We merge cultural insight with innovation, positioning culture as a catalyst for creative and commercial growth. Through impactful programmes, activations, and professional services, we open up new pathways for value and engagement across tourism, hospitality, retail, and the wider cultural economy.
Our expertise spans food and beverage, event hosting within our iconic locations, and art and design consultancy, through to retail and merchandising, product development, and large-scale cultural land development and rejuvenation projects. Our in-house portfolio includes MICHELIN-awarded restaurants such as IDAM by Alain Ducasse, celebrated Qatari chef Noof Al Marri, and Qatar Creates.
We don’t just preserve culture – we cultivate it. This is The Art of Cultural Commerce™.
About Groupe Ducasse Paris
Groupe Ducasse Paris is deploying its activity in food, restaurant, hospitality, education and consulting. The company constantly develops innovative ideas and ensures their sustainability. Its continuous pursuit of excellence is based on the talent of men and women, the quality of the produce and a great savoir-faire. President and Founder, Alain Ducasse is the company’s inspiration and is dedicated to offer a fair cuisine, transmission of knowledge and developing a responsible vision of his profession.
About Qatar Museums
Now marking its 20th anniversary, Qatar Museums (QM), the nation’s preeminent institution for art and culture, provides authentic and inspiring cultural experiences through a growing network of museums, heritage sites, festivals, public art installations, and programmes. QM preserves and expands the nation’s cultural offerings, sharing art and culture from Qatar, the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia (MENASA) region with the world and enriching the lives of citizens, residents, and visitors.
Under the patronage of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and led by its Chairperson, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, QM has made Qatar a vibrant centre for the arts, culture, and education in the Middle East and beyond. QM is integral to the goal of developing an innovative, diverse, and progressive nation, bringing people together to ignite new thinking, spark critical cultural conversations, and amplify the voices of Qatar’s people. Since its founding in 2005, QM has overseen the development of museums and festivals including the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) and MIA Park, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, the National Museum of Qatar (NMOQ), 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, ALRIWAQ, QM Gallery Katara, the Tasweer Qatar Photo Festival, and Design Doha. Future projects include Dadu: Children’s Museum of Qatar, Art Mill Museum, Qatar Auto Museum and the Lusail Museum.
Through its newly created Creative Hub, QM also initiates and supports projects—such as the Fire Station Artist in Residence, the Tasweer Qatar Photo Festival, M7, the creative hub for innovation, fashion and design, and Liwan Design Studios and Labs —that nurture artistic talent and create opportunities to build a strong and sustainable cultural infrastructure.
Animating everything that Qatar Museums does is an authentic connection to Qatar and its heritage, a steadfast commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, and a belief in creating value through invention. For more information visit https://qm.org.qa
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