RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR

MARKUS THESLEFF

Markus Thesleff, co-founder of Whissle Group, was unveiled as the winner of the Restaurateur of the Year category, which was in its inaugural year.

Thesleff is the mind behind the following concepts: Okku, H Hotel; Riva Beach Club, Palm Jumeirah; Sophie's, Palm Jumeirah; Claw BBQ, Crabshack and Grill, Souq al Bahar; Cielo Sky Lounge, Dubai Creek Yacht Club; and, Casa de Tapas, Dubai Creek Yacht Club. All of these venues reported an increase in revenues over the last 12 months.

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