Rahul Rana is the Executive Chef of Avatara restaurant in Dubai. Hailing from the northern part of India, Rishikesh, Chef Rahul has been raised at the foothills of the Himalayas. Since it was a tourist destination, he has grown up having an innate understanding of different cultures and cuisines. He grew up in a predominantly vegetarian community, which exposed his intrigue towards food and exploring different possibilities with it. Chef Rahul’s innovative culinary skills and passion for vegetarian cuisine earned him the title of Future Great Chef of the Year during the Gault & Millau UAE 2023 awards, cementing his place as a rising star in the industry.