Renowned Hong Kong’s Chef Manav Tuli, of LEELA fame, has recently launched his second culinary endeavour, The Bombay Club, situated in Dubai’s Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab since March 14, 2025. With a decorated career highlighted by accomplishments like earning One MICHELIN Star at CHAAT in Rosewood Hong Kong, Chef Manav Tuli’s new Dubai venture pays tribute to India’s culinary roots, reflecting his deep connection to the cuisine and personal dining experiences. The Bombay Club has welcomed Head Chef Kumaran Balaji, an esteemed culinary professional with 17 years of expertise, including roles at esteemed establishments like Oberoi Hotels & Resorts in India and Black Sheep Restaurants in Hong Kong, fortifying a vision of offering a distinctive dining journey inspired by India’s rich heritage.
Chef Manav’s accolades include Best New Restaurant, Chef of the Year at SCMP Top Tables 2024, Bazaar Taste Elite by Harper’s Bazaar Hong Kong, and Best New Restaurant in 2024 by A Foodie World, alongside honours like Chef of the Year (2022) at Tatler Dining Awards and Rising Star Chef (2021) by South China Morning Post.