550 chefs from 61 countries were distinguished and at the top of the distinctions were three: Rasmus Munk, from Alchemist, in Denmark; Albert Adrià, from Enigma, in Spain; and Eric Vildgaard, from Jordnær, in Denmark.

Normally, the platform distinguishes 100 chefs from around the world and places them in a ranking, but this year, a new distinction system debuted: the 'Knife'. It is a model "designed to offer a more comprehensive and inclusive vision of culinary excellence", says a statement from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).

It is a way of distinguishing chefs taking into account their impact and skill, "dividing them into three categories: three knives (the best); two knives (world-class); one knife (excellence)".

Among the highlighted chefs is the Portuguese José Avillez, from Belcanto, in Lisbon, as well as the Austrian Hans Neuner from Ocean, in Porches, in the Algarve, both of whom received three knives. It is worth mentioning that last year the Portuguese chef was in 33rd position in the ranking and the Austrian in 71st.

With two knives are chefs Henrique Sá Pessoa, from Alma, in Lisbon, Ricardo Costa, from The Yeatman, in Porto, Vasco Coelho Santos, from Euskalduna Studio, in Porto; Pedro Pena Bastos, from Cura, in Lisbon; and João Oliveira, from Vista, in Portimão, who was on last year's list in 100th place.

On the list of chefs with a knife, you can find Carlos De Albuquerque Teixeira, from Esporão, in Porto; Dieter Koschina, from Vila Joya, in Albufeira; George McLeod, from SEM, in Lisbon; Marlene Vieira, from Marlene, in Lisbon; Rui Paula, from Casa de Chá da Boa Nova, Leça da Palmeira; and Vítor Matos, from Antiqvvum, in Porto