Inside Qatar’s Race for Michelin Stars [Xw9ps3aCidU]
French culinary legend Alain Ducasse has opened two restaurants in Doha, and one of them, IDAM, just earned Qatar’s first Michelin star. We take a look at how he's bringing fine dining to the desert. Editor's note: At the beginning of the video, we say that Alain Ducasse earned a Michelin, but it was awarded to the restaurant IDAM. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Alain Ducasse’s Vision for Idam 02:58 - History of the Michelin Guide 05:10 - The Rise of Food Influencers 05:35 - Rising Costs in the Restaurant Industry 06:20 - Inside Jiwan, A Michelin Bib Gourmand Awardee 07:53 - Challenges of Bringing Fine Dining to the Desert 09:06 - Alcohol-Free Restaurants in Doha 09:45 - Exploring Doha’s Food Scene 10:21 - Alain Ducasse’s Culinary Philosophy 11:11 - Inside Doha’s Food Market 11:45 - Contemporary Qatari Cuisine at Belhambar 14:33 - Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #restaurants #foodie #cuisine #michelinstar #michelinstarchef #bigbusiness MORE BIG BUSINESS VIDEOS: How One Tiny Country Rivals American Farming Meet The Teacher Who Wakes Up At 3:30 AM For His Labubu Business The Rise And Fall Of The American Diner Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Business Insider on Facebook: Business Insider on Instagram: Business Insider on Twitter: Business Insider on Snapchat: Business Insider on TikTok: