J1 Beach Is Now Home To Its First Michelin-Approved Restaurant, Bâoli Dubai!

Baoli Dubai Michelin

Pic Creds: Baoli Dubai/ Website

Dubai’s beach dining scene just levelled up,  and the city’s foodies are loving every bite. Say hello to Bâoli Dubai, the first and only restaurant along J1 Beach to be featured in the shiny new Dubai Michelin Guide 2025. That’s right, folks; the beachfront isn’t just for sundowners and selfies anymore, it’s officially gone gourmet.

Bâoli Dubai Makes Waves As The Only J1 Beach Spot To Bag A Michelin Nod

Tucked along Dubai’s most luxurious strip of sand,  Bâoli has always been a vibe, but now,  it’s got the global stamp to prove it. What makes this spot a Michelin darling? Simple, they don’t follow the usual playbook. Executive Chef Omar Basiony has flipped the script with a menu that fuses East Asian flavours and Mediterranean soul. It’s bold,  unexpected,  and dripping in finesse.

Think raw delicacies that are delicate yet daring. Dishes kissed by fire with layers of texture and flavour deeper than the Arabian Gulf. Every plate? Intentional. Every ingredient? Top-tier, sourced with care from the world’s best suppliers. And every bite? Pure art on the palate. Chef Omar says it best: “This is more than food, it’s our spirit on a plate. Getting recognised by Michelin is huge for us,  but it’s just the start. We’ll keep evolving,  keep raising the bar.”

Locals already know Bâoli isn’t your average beachside hangout. Now,  the rest of the world does too.

The Beach Club That Broke The Mould

Beach clubs in Dubai are known for music and sunsets, but fine dining? That’s new territory,  and Bâoli is leading the charge. With its Michelin Guide entry,  this spot has set the gold standard for what beachside luxury really looks (and tastes) like.

It’s not just the stunning beachfront turning heads, it’s the heart and hustle happening behind the kitchen doors that’s got the food world buzzing. And for those cruising down J1 Beach expecting the usual, Bâoli’s creative plates are a delicious plot twist.

It’s also big news for the neighbourhood. As the only J1 Beach restaurant to score a Michelin mention,  Bâoli isn’t just putting itself on the map; it’s raising the bar for every beach club from here to Abu Dhabi. Expect more chefs to follow suit,  more menus to surprise you,  and more world-class bites with your sea view.

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Conclusion

Dubai never does anything halfway, and Bâoli is proof. From fire-kissed plates to waves lapping just metres away,  this place has redefined what beach dining means in the UAE. A Michelin Guide entry on J1 Beach? 

Cover Image Courtesy: Bâoli Dubai/Website

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Deeplata Garde: An innovative damsel who lives in the moment is mostly found in a corner lost in the world of books. Deeplata Garde is all sass, a complete foodie but a fussy one, and wears her heart on her sleeve. Finding her solace around gushing shores she loves to immerse in sunsets on beaches.