Michelin Guide 2026 is finally out! The prestigious award ceremony happened at Atlantis The Royal. Michelin inspectors have revealed the prestigious list for the fifth year, and new restaurants were also announced. However, there were many held on the previous titles as well. Here’s all you need to know about the development relating to Michelin Star restaurants in Dubai.
Michelin Guide Dubai Revealed For 2026
The Michelin Guide Dubai has finally been revealed for 2026, and the guide has been delayed. Two new restaurants have earned one Michelin star. Birch at the Ritz-Carlton Dubai and KIGO, which offers an award-winning Omakase experience at Four Seasons Hotel DIFC, were the ones that earned one Michelin star. Orfali Bros is the new addition to Michelin star restaurants in the city, while FZN By Björn Frantzén and Tresind Studio have retained their three Michelin stars.
Restaurants That Have Made It To The List
If you are also curious about all the restaurants that were recognised during the award ceremony, here’s a look at them.
Two Michelin star restaurants
- Il Ristorante by Niko Romito
- Row on 45
- Stay by Yannick Alleno
- Orfali Bros
One Michelin Star restaurant
- Birch
- KIGO
- 11 Woodfire
- Al Muntaha
- avatara
- Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
- Hakkasan Dubai
- Hōseki
- Jamavar
- Manāo
- moonrise
- Ossiano
- Smoked Room
- Tasca by Jose Avillez
Four new Bib Gourmand recipients were also announced for 2026. This included Middle Child, S.E.A. Bistrot, Three Bros, and YUBI Dubai. Other names on the Bib Gourmand list include:
- 21 Grams
- 3Fils
- Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
- Bait Maryam
- Berenjak
- DUO Gastrobar (Creek Harbour & Dubai Hills)
- Goldfish
- Harummanis
- Hawkerboi
- Khadak
- Kinoya
- Konjiki Hototogisu
- REIF Japanese Kushiyaki (Dar Wasl)
- REIF Japanese Kushiyaki (Dubai Hills)
- Revelry
- Shabestan
- Sufret Maryam
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Announcements were also made for new Michelin-selected restaurants. These included:
- Barrafina
- Carbone Dubai
- China Tang Dubai
- Kasumigaseki
- KEN by Kamatsuda
- Maison Deli
- Nazaara
- Ramen Hisa
- Revolver Dubai
- Rialto
- Shinobi
- Tezukuri
- Window
So, with the list now out, you just need to venture out and start visiting these places for a delicious dining experience.
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/birch_dubai & Instagram/tresinddubai
FAQs
Does Dubai have three Michelin star restaurants?
Yes, Dubai has three Michelin Star restaurants, and they are FZN by Björn Frantzén and Tresind Studio.
What is a Michelin star?
Michelin star is a prestigious rating system that is used by the Michelin Guide. It is used to grade restaurants on their culinary excellence.