JIWAN AWARDED MICHELIN BIB GOURMAND IN 2025 DOHA GUIDE

Jiwan, the modern Middle Eastern dining destination at the National Museum of Qatar, and operated by QC+ (formally known as IN-Q Enterprises), has been awarded a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand at a ceremony on 12 December. 

QC+ are proud to have received considerable recognition from MICHELIN in addition to Jiwan’s Bib Gourmand. IDAM by Alain Ducasse at the Museum of Islamic Art was awarded one MICHELIN Star (one of only two Doha restaurants to have received a Star); IDAM Mixologist Ratan Robi was given a MICHELIN Special Award: Exceptional Cocktails Award; while Desert Rose Café by Chef Noof Al Marri at the National Museum of Qatar was named as a MICHELIN Selected restaurant. 

Jiwan wishes to express foremost gratitude and respect to Her Excellency, Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, for her vision, support and belief. We are sincerely grateful to The State of Qatar for its commitment to innovation and opportunity; it is a source of immeasurable pride to have achieved this honour for our country. 

Our most sincere thanks to MICHELIN for this recognition. Utmost gratitude and acknowledgement to Alain Ducasse and the team at Jiwan – both front and back of house – for their dedication and passion, as well as to their families for their support and encouragement, and of course to our loyal patrons, without whom this would not have been possible. Thanks to Qatar Museums for their support, and appreciation also to Qatar Tourism for their part in bringing the MICHELIN Guide Doha 2025 to Qatar. 

Alain Ducasse, Chef Consultant, shared his delight, saying: “This MICHELIN Bib Gourmand recognises the work of the Jiwan team in creating a culinary experience that reveals the beauty, richness and warmth of the Middle East. Congratulations to Executive Chef Jeremy Cheminade; Head Chef Morgan Perrigaud; Executive Pastry Chef Lucas Fourdrinier, and Restaurant Manager Sami Rachet, for their outstanding success. I would also like to sincerely thank QC+ for their trust and support for more than 10 years.” 

Yves Godard, Director for F&B Operations and Commercial Leasing, says: “We are delighted to have been awarded this MICHELIN Bib Gourmand. We are immensely proud.” Jeremy Cheminade, Executive Chef, explains: “We have worked hard to create something really special with Jiwan, and this Bib Gourmand is also a recognition of the diverse culinary culture of Qatar and the wider Arab region.” Morgan Perrigaud, Head Chef, adds: “To have been recognised by MICHELIN is incredibly rewarding.” 

QC+ brands are deeply rooted in culture, heritage and creativity, and a fundamental principle of our work is to nurture the people of Qatar. Alongside the culinary excellence for which we gratefully receive MICHELIN’s recognition, breadth of work encompasses innovative social wellness strategies like the Good Food School Initiative, a project ensuring access to nourishing food for all Qatari school children regardless of demographic. Initiatives promoting nutritious eating at a grassroots level are an essential part of our strategy to ensure the good health of everyone in our community. Investing in the food education of children today, means that future generations can thrive – and perhaps even become Qatar’s culinary stars of tomorrow.