Michelin Star Restaurants in Dubai: What the 2026 Guide Means for Your Table

Both of Dubai's three-star restaurants kept their rating. FZN by Björn Frantzén, the Swedish chef's intimate address at Atlantis The Royal, remains one of the most sought-after reservations in the city, while Trèsind Studio continues to reimagine regional Indian cooking as a precise, small-format tasting menu.

The headline of the evening was Orfali Bros, the creative bistro run by three brothers, which moved from one star to two. It joins three restaurants that retained two stars: Il Ristorante – Niko Romito at the Bulgari Resort, Row on 45 high above Dubai Marina, and STAY by Yannick Alléno at One&Only The Palm.

The cooler winter months are the most pleasant time for Dubai, and also the busiest for its best restaurants, so book starred tables several weeks ahead; see when to visit the Middle East. Many of the most celebrated dining rooms sit inside the city's great hotels, which makes it easy to pair a stay with a reservation: our guide to Dubai's luxury hotels covers the Palm, Downtown and the beach.

Among the most rewarding things to do in Dubai is to balance one landmark dinner with a lunch at a Bib Gourmand and an evening of private dining at your villa or on a yacht, arranged through our private chefs and catering partners.

A few practical notes help the evening go smoothly. Tasting menus at the top tables tend to run for several hours, so plan a late start and an unhurried night, and arrange a car home rather than a taxi line. Smart dress is expected in most of these dining rooms, licensed hotel restaurants serve wine, and pairings are often as considered as the food. Mention dietary needs when you book; kitchens at this level are used to accommodating them gracefully.