Zuma Dubai has been named the Best Bar in the Middle East and Africa, placing the iconic venue at number 23 on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2020 list.
This is the third time that the multi award-winning Zuma Dubai restaurant and cocktail bar has been included in the revered top 50, the last time being in 2015 when they were ranked at number 44. This is also the second time that they have been awarded the title of Best Bar in the Middle East and Africa, the first time was in 2013.
The World’s 50 Best Bars celebrates the best of the international drinks industry. Now in its twelfth year, it provides an annual ranking of bars as voted for by more than 500 drinks experts, made up of bartenders, consultants, drinks writers and cocktail aficionados from across the globe. The prestigious list represents the ultimate international guide to the world’s top bars and cocktail destinations.
Zuma’s Global Bar Development Director Jimmy Barrat commented: “This year being ranked at 23 is incredible and much higher than I ever expected. I am immensely proud of our team, especially with the unforeseen challenges of this year. We are so grateful for the support from the global bar community and the World’s 50 Best Bars for the recognition. Zuma Dubai has been a labour of love, it wasn’t something that happened overnight but is the reward after 12 years of hard work. The consistency and retention of a team sharing the same goal, pushing the boundaries of creativity and believing in a part of the world that wasn’t on the cocktail craftsmanship map. Our guests at Zuma are the ones that keep us driving forward, so it is important to also thank them for their continued support over the years.”
