Dubai restaurant FZN has secured No.88 on The 50 Best Restaurants 2026 extended ranking, joining Egyptian restaurant Khufu’s among two Middle Eastern entries on the list. The announcement comes ahead of the global awards ceremony in Lima, Peru, which will take place in November 2026.
Dubai’s FZN Makes The Global Restaurant Ranking
FZN, located at Atlantis, The Palm, is the Dubai restaurant featured at No.88 in the 51–100 ranking. The restaurant is led by Swedish chef Björn Frantzén and is known for its contemporary European cooking with Japanese influences.
Its appearance puts Dubai on a global list spanning 36 cities across 25 territories and six continents. For diners following the city’s fine-dining scene, the recognition offers another reason to keep an eye on the restaurants putting Dubai on the international culinary map.
The ranking also features Khufu’s in Giza, Egypt, at No.97. The restaurant previously received the Resy One To Watch Award at the 2025 edition of the awards, recognising its distinctive dining experience and views of the pyramids.
A Global List Spanning Six Continents
The extended ranking includes 100 restaurants, with the 51–100 positions announced ahead of the final countdown. This year’s list features 20 restaurants from Europe, 17 from Asia, six from North America, three from South America, two from Africa and two from the Middle East.
Nine restaurants from nine different cities make their debut in the extended ranking. Shanghai’s Ling Long takes spot on No.53. Other new additions include Nelita in São Paulo, Seroja in Singapore, Eatanic Garden in Seoul, Baan Tepa in Bangkok and Lamdre in Beijing.
The selection also includes established names across the international dining circuit, from London’s The Ledbury at No.83 to Singapore’s Burnt Ends at No.89 and Berlin’s Coda at No.82.
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When Will The 2026 Winners Be Announced?
The 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards ceremony will take place at Teatro Municipal de Lima in Peru on Wednesday, November 4. The event will be streamed live on The 50’s YouTube channel, with the broadcast scheduled to begin at 8pm Lima time.
The ranking is compiled through votes from more than 1,100 international restaurant experts, including chefs, food writers and culinary specialists. The academy is divided into 28 regions and maintains a 50/50 gender balance, with at least 25% of its membership refreshed annually.
For Dubai, FZN’s position at No.88 is a notable inclusion in a ranking that brings together restaurants from across the globe. The complete countdown on November 4 will reveal which restaurants take the leading positions in 2026.
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FAQs
When is The 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards ceremony?
It takes place at Teatro Municipal de Lima in Peru on the evening of Wednesday, 4 November 2026. The livestream starts at 8pm Lima time, which is 5am on 5 November in the UAE.
Which Middle East restaurants are on the 51–100 list?
Two restaurants represent the Middle East: FZN in Dubai at No.88 and Khufu’s in Giza at No.97. Both are new entries, and Khufu’s won the Resy One To Watch Award in 2025.
What is the highest new entry on the 51–100 list?
Ling Long in Shanghai is the highest new entry, at No.53. Nine new restaurants from nine different cities appear on the extended list this year.
