The team were not allowed to import granite kitchens for health and safety reasons, so opted for stainless steel instead. The team were not allowed to import granite kitchens for health and safety reasons, so opted for stainless steel instead.

“A Michelin star is not only the ultimate recognition of quality, skill and excellence, it is a sign of ‘rarity’ – something so good that one will rarely get the opportunity to experience it.

“The restaurant has certainly raised the standard for high-end dining in Abu Dhabi, and will hopefully open the door for many more restaurants of this caliber.”

The interiors do indeed reflect the dramatic statement Amador has created with his food, combining traditional building features, such as barrel vaults and beamed ceilings, with contemporary, clean lines.

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One of the ‘rarest’ features in the restaurant is the curved bar at which tapas and drinks are served – created to look like a single piece of metal and to complement the clean lines of the restaurant design.

“In Amador we created the statement curved bar and communal drinks table, which initially the client was slightly dubious about, but now it’s in location they really love it.”

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