Dubai’s Michelin-Starred Restaurants: The 2026 Dining Guide

Published on 17 Dec, 2022

Imran

Dubai’s Michelin-starred restaurants include Trèsind Studio and FZN by Björn Frantzén with Three Stars, alongside four Two-Star and fourteen One-Star restaurants in the 2026 selection. The city’s recognised kitchens span Indian, Italian, French, Japanese and other culinary traditions, giving visitors several ways to build a memorable dining itinerary.

Choosing a restaurant involves more than counting stars. Consider the cuisine, menu format, location and atmosphere that suit your group. A carefully paced tasting menu offers a different evening from a restaurant with broader ordering choices.

This guide explains the latest awards, highlights restaurants to investigate and covers the questions to ask before reserving.

Dubai Michelin Guide 2026: Quick Summary

Distinction	Restaurants in the 2026 selection
Three MICHELIN Stars	2
Two MICHELIN Stars	4
One MICHELIN Star	14
Total starred restaurants	20

The latest edition was announced on 7 October 2026. Orfali Bros was promoted to Two Stars, while Birch and KIGO joined the One-Star selection.

A restaurant appearing in the MICHELIN Guide does not automatically hold a star. Always check its specific distinction and the edition year.

Three Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Dubai

Trèsind Studio: An Indian Culinary Journey

Trèsind Studio holds Three MICHELIN Stars and is located at St. Regis Gardens on Palm Jumeirah. Its cooking explores Indian culinary traditions through a creative tasting-menu experience.

It is worth considering if you enjoy discovering familiar ingredients presented in unexpected ways. Allow the restaurant experience to shape your evening rather than fitting it between other appointments.

Check dietary requirements before booking. A tasting menu may involve preparations that cannot be changed at short notice.

FZN by Björn Frantzén: Scandinavian and Asian Influences

FZN also retains Three MICHELIN Stars. Located at Atlantis, The Palm, it combines Scandinavian and Asian influences in a carefully orchestrated dining experience.

Confirm that you are reserving FZN, rather than Studio Frantzén, which is a separate restaurant at the same resort.

For visitors staying elsewhere in Dubai, plan the journey and arrival arrangements in advance. Leave enough time to enjoy the full experience without watching the clock.

FZN by Björn Frantzén Three Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Dubai

Two Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Dubai

Il Ristorante–Niko Romito

Il Ristorante-Niko Romito retains Two Stars in the 2026 selection. At Bulgari Resort Dubai, its culinary identity centres on Italian cooking interpreted with modern simplicity.

Choose it for an Italian-focused evening, then review the current menu before reserving. Older articles listing particular dishes do not establish what will be served during your visit.

STAY by Yannick Alléno

STAY retains Two Stars and is located at One&Only The Palm. Its dining identity draws on French cuisine, with contemporary techniques shaping the experience.

Ask about the available lunch or dinner format for your chosen date. Confirm the exact restaurant name in your reservation and transport instructions.

Row on 45

Row on 45 retains Two Stars. Its name references its location on the 45th floor of Grosvenor House, making it another option for travellers interested in a destination dining experience.

Check the session arrangements and expected duration before organising other evening activities. Allow time for the complete experience.

Orfali Bros

Orfali Bros was promoted to Two Stars in 2026. Located at Wasl 51 in Jumeirah 1, its cooking reflects the brothers’ culinary heritage and their evolving creative approach.

Its recognition also demonstrates that Dubai’s acclaimed dining extends beyond hotel restaurants. Check the current menu format and reservation availability before planning a dedicated visit.

Two Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Dubai

Dubai’s One Michelin-Starred Restaurants

The 2026 selection includes the following fourteen restaurants:

Restaurant	Restaurant	Restaurant
11 Woodfire	Al Muntaha	avatāra
Birch	Dinner by Heston Blumenthal	Hakkasan
Hōseki	Jamavar	KIGO
Manāo	moonrise	Ossiano
Smoked Room	Tasca by José Avillez	—

Birch and KIGO are new One-Star additions for 2026. Use this list as a starting point, then review individual restaurant information for menu style, location and suitability.

Vegetarian Dining at avatāra

For a vegetarian-focused experience, investigate avatāra in Dubai Hills. MICHELIN describes its multi-course vegetarian menu, making it a relevant option for diners who want vegetables at the centre of the meal.

Vegetarian does not automatically mean vegan or suitable for every allergy. Explain your requirements clearly and obtain confirmation before booking.

Japanese Dining at KIGO

Newly starred KIGO offers sushi omakase at a counter and a kaiseki option at a table. These provide different ways to experience its seasonal Japanese cooking.

Confirm which format you are reserving. Seating position and menu structure can materially change the experience.

How to Choose the Right Restaurant

Start with the food you want to explore. Then consider whether your group enjoys a lengthy tasting menu, a counter experience or a more flexible meal.

Ask these questions before confirming:

Is the menu a tasting menu or à la carte?
How long should we allow?
Can the kitchen accommodate our dietary requirements?
What are the dress code and children’s policies?
What are the cancellation and amendment conditions?

Avoid choosing solely from photographs. A dramatic setting and a particular menu format may appeal differently to each traveller.

Choose the Right Restaurant

Practical Reservation and Travel Tips

Reserve once your travel dates are settled, especially if one restaurant is central to your holiday. Check opening days directly rather than relying on an old directory.

Tell the restaurant about allergies when enquiring and reconfirm them before arrival. Do not assume substitutions are available.

Plan sightseeing geographically. A Dubai City Tour can complement your dining plans when there is enough time to return, change and travel to dinner.

If requesting transport through Captain Dunes, provide the restaurant’s full name, confirmed reservation time and exact entrance.

Plan Your Dubai Dining Itinerary with Captain Dunes

Dubai’s recognised restaurants offer an opportunity to explore the UAE’s diverse culinary scene. Choose an experience that matches your interests and give it enough time within your itinerary.

Contact Captain Dunes to discuss sightseeing and private transport around your confirmed dining reservations. Share your preferred districts and schedule to help create a comfortable day.

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FAQs

The MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2026 lists 20 starred restaurants: two with Three Stars, four with Two Stars and fourteen with One Star.

Trèsind Studio and FZN by Björn Frantzén hold Three Stars in the 2026 selection.

No. The guide also includes Bib Gourmand and Selected restaurants. Check the individual listing rather than treating MICHELIN recognition as a star award.

Yes. One-Star avatāra offers a vegetarian tasting-menu experience. Confirm vegan requirements and allergies separately before reserving.

Advance planning is sensible when you have a specific restaurant or date in mind. Confirm availability, menu format, participation policies and cancellation conditions directly.