{"id":249336,"date":"2026-10-06T23:17:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T21:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/efecomunica.efe.com\/?p=249336"},"modified":"2026-10-07T02:39:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T00:39:09","slug":"the-michelin-guide-dubai-celebrates-its-5th-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/efecomunica.efe.com\/en\/the-michelin-guide-dubai-celebrates-its-5th-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"The MICHELIN Guide Dubai Celebrates its 5th Edition with a Selection That Has Nearly Doubled Since Its Debut"},"content":{"rendered":"
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(Statement issued by the company (Announcement)<\/span><\/p>\n

The MICHELIN<\/strong> Guide today unveiled the 5th<\/sup> edition of its Dubai selection at a ceremony held at Atlantis The Royal<\/strong>. With 122 restaurants representing 38 cuisine types, this edition celebrates Dubai\u2019s growing global culinary credentials alongside destination partner the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). <\/strong>From homegrown neighbourhood eateries to glamorous<\/strong> fine dining destinations, the selection reveals a culinary scene that continues to develop and expand apace.<\/p>\n

Dubai\u2019s Three and Two MICHELIN Star restaurants retain their distinctions, with Orfali Bros promoted to Two Stars. The 19 new additions, 2 One MICHELIN Star restaurants, 4 Bib Gourmands and 13 MICHELIN-Selected restaurants highlight the rise of standalone concepts and menus increasingly tailored to local diners.<\/p>\n

Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guides, said: \u201c<\/strong>We are delighted to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the MICHELIN Guide Dubai today. The selection has grown significantly since its inception and now features nearly twice as many establishments as it did when it was first launched. This remarkable evolution demonstrates that Dubai\u2019s culinary scene continues to thrive, with our Inspectors discovering new internationally acclaimed dining destinations year after year. This year\u2019s combination of homegrown talent and international arrivals reflects a city that is developing its own culinary identity while embracing traditions from around the world. The strength of Dubai\u2019s hospitality sector underlines the city\u2019s hunger, passion and determination to enhance its reputation as a global gastronomic destination, giving food lovers compelling reasons to visit and to return.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

2 restaurants retain Three MICHELIN Stars<\/strong><\/p>\n

The MICHELIN Guide\u2019s highest distinction recognises exceptional cuisine worth a special journey.<\/p>\n

FZN by Bj\u00f6rn Frantz\u00e9n<\/strong> and Tr\u00e8sind Studio<\/strong> retain their Three MICHELIN Star distinctions.<\/p>\n

4 restaurants recognised with Two MICHELIN Stars<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s selection includes one promotion to Two MICHELIN Stars, while three restaurants retain their distinctions.<\/p>\n

Orfali Bros<\/strong> is promoted to Two MICHELIN Stars<\/strong>, two years after earning its first MICHELIN Star. The promotion marks its evolution from a brilliant neighbourhood bistro into a flagship of Middle Eastern gastronomy. Rooted in the brothers\u2019 Aleppian, Armenian and Turkish heritage, its signature dishes and Voyage menu reveal cooking of increasing refinement, depth and personality.<\/p>\n

While Il Ristorante-Niko Romito, Row on 45, and STAY by Yannick All\u00e9no <\/strong>maintain their distinctions for the 2026 Selection.<\/p>\n

2 new restaurants receive One MICHELIN Star<\/strong><\/p>\n

Birch<\/strong> enters the selection with One MICHELIN Star. Chef Arslan Berdiev\u2019s Turkmen roots and travels shape a contemporary menu built around top-quality produce, including Uzbek tomatoes. An immaculate open kitchen brings the cooking into view, while a striking hanging installation reminiscent of birch bark gives the room its character.<\/p>\n

KIGO<\/strong> enters the selection with One MICHELIN Star. The Sushi Omakase experience at the counter and the Kaiseki option at a table offer two ways to discover its seasonal Japanese cooking. Superb produce is handled with care to create delicate, harmonious flavours, while the presentation adds an understated sense of theatre.<\/p>\n

Two new additions join 12 restaurants, retaining their distinction, bringing this year\u2019s One MICHELIN Star selection to 14.<\/p>\n

4 new restaurants receive a Bib Gourmand<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bib Gourmand recognises restaurants offering exceptional food at great value. Dubai\u2019s 2026 selection features 22 Bib Gourmand restaurants, including four new additions.<\/p>\n

Middle Child<\/strong> serves fresh, generous Italian dishes in a relaxed bistro and deli where diners can browse cookbooks as well as the menu.<\/p>\n

S.E.A Bistrot<\/strong> is an intimate setting for Chef Shane\u2019s bold, authentic Asian cooking. Mango & Sticky Rice and Milk Cake have earned a following of their own.<\/p>\n

Three Bros <\/strong>is the bright, busy sister restaurant to Orfali Bros. Its dishes bring the three Syrian brothers\u2019 childhood, heritage and travels to the table.<\/p>\n

YUBI Dubai<\/strong> serves hand rolls made to order straight across the counter. Homemade pickles and condiments bring bold flavours to its fun, relaxed approach to Japanese dining.<\/p>\n

MICHELIN Special Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

The MICHELIN Special Awards celebrate the professionals whose skill, care and individuality shape Dubai\u2019s dining experiences.<\/p>\n

The MICHELIN Opening of the Year Award<\/strong> celebrates Gonzalo Platero<\/strong> and Window<\/strong>, an Alserkal restaurant distinguished by exceptional wood-fired cooking that brings out the ingredients\u2019 natural flavours.<\/p>\n

The MICHELIN Sommelier Award<\/strong> is presented to Ninad Jani<\/strong> of avat\u0101ra<\/strong> for his approachable service and expertly curated pairings with the restaurant\u2019s vegetarian Indian cuisine.<\/p>\n

The MICHELIN Service Award<\/strong> recognises Akinori Tanigawa<\/strong> and the team at KIGO<\/strong> for their warm, professional service, complementing the restaurant\u2019s refined Japanese cuisine.<\/p>\n

The MICHELIN Young Chef Award<\/strong> goes to R\u00e9my Marquignon<\/strong>, Executive Chef of Ossiano<\/strong>, for his creative modern cooking rooted in classic French technique, helping the restaurant retain its One MICHELIN Star.<\/p>\n

The MICHELIN Exceptional Cocktails Award<\/strong> is presented to Zahra Erfanian Azmoodeh<\/strong> of Carbone Dubai<\/strong> for cocktails that enhance its glamorous Italian-American dining experience.<\/p>\n

The 5th edition reflects Dubai\u2019s confident dining scene, where established restaurants and new arrivals give residents and visitors more reasons to explore the city through food.<\/p>\n

The MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2026 selection at a glance:<\/strong><\/p>\n