Best Restaurants in Dubai

Last updated: October 22, 2026

Best For

• A once-in-a-lifetime dinner: FZN by Björn Frantzén or Trèsind Studio, both with three Michelin stars
• The best value at the top level: Orfali Bros, two Michelin stars, with a tasting menu from AED 350
• A vegetarian tasting menu: Avatara in Dubai Hills
• A relaxed starred meal: Tasca or 11 Woodfire

Dubai has become one of the world's most ambitious dining cities. The Michelin Guide Dubai 2026, announced on October 6, 2026, lists 122 restaurants, including 20 with stars: two with three stars, four with two stars and 14 with one star. Homegrown restaurants now sit alongside outposts of famous international chefs.

This guide covers nine starred restaurants that were open at the time of writing, with addresses, prices in UAE dirhams (AED) and booking tips.

Before You Book: Some Starred Restaurants Are Closed

The regional conflict in 2026 disrupted tourism to Dubai, and several restaurants have temporarily closed or paused service. Four restaurants that kept their Michelin star in the 2026 guide were reported closed at the time of the announcement: Al Muntaha, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Ossiano and Smoked Room. Michelin has said it will reassess them when they reopen. This guide only includes restaurants reported open, but hours have changed often in 2026, so confirm before you go.

How We Chose These Restaurants

This is an editorial selection, not a scientific or absolute ranking. We started from the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026 and chose restaurants across cuisines, budgets and neighborhoods, checking addresses, menus and prices against official restaurant information and recent 2026 reports. Restaurants appear grouped by Michelin distinction.

The guide is compiled from published sources, not from personal visits. Prices are per person, food only unless noted, and Dubai prices usually include service, VAT and municipality fees. Drinks pairings are expensive in Dubai because of import costs.

Dubai Restaurants at a Glance

Figures come from 2026 menus and reports. Dollar figures are approximate conversions.

Three Michelin Stars

FZN by Björn Frantzén

Address: The Avenues, Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

The Dubai sibling of Björn Frantzén's three-star Frantzén in Stockholm, FZN serves a nine-course tasting menu that blends modern European cooking with Japanese influences and regional ingredients. The intimate dining room seats about 27 guests across two floors, and the evening includes drinks on a terrace with skyline views. It holds three Michelin stars in the 2026 guide.

Price and booking: the tasting menu is AED 2,000 per person (about $545), food only, with wine pairings from about AED 1,400 and a non-alcoholic pairing at AED 750. Dinner runs Tuesday to Saturday for guests aged 13 and over. Book through the restaurant's website well ahead; full prepayment is required.

Trèsind Studio

Address: St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Chef Himanshu Saini's Trèsind Studio was the world's first Indian restaurant to earn three Michelin stars. Its tasting menu travels through India's regions with inventive, modern takes on regional dishes, served in a small room of about 20 seats facing the kitchen. It kept its three stars in 2026.

Price and booking: the tasting menu was reported at AED 1,350 per person in August 2026 (about $370). Seats are limited and book up quickly, so reserve as early as possible.

Two Michelin Stars

Orfali Bros

Address: Wasl 51, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai

Run by Syrian brothers Mohammad, Wassim and Omar Orfali, Orfali Bros was promoted to two Michelin stars in 2026, two years after its first star. The cooking reworks Syrian and Middle Eastern flavors with global technique, from the signature Corn Bomb to the Aleppo Street Bun and inventive pastry. The restaurant reopened in early 2026 after a renovation.

Price and booking: the shorter OG tasting menu is AED 350 per person (about $95), and the 13-course Voyage menu is AED 795 (about $215), as of August 2026. It is one of the best-value top-level meals in the city, so book ahead.

Row on 45

Address: 45th floor, Grosvenor House, Al Emreef Street, Dubai Marina, Dubai

British chef Jason Atherton's Row on 45 is a penthouse dining room for about 22 guests, with dinner served in three acts: aperitifs and snacks, a tasting menu in front of the open kitchen, and digestifs in the chef's library. Japanese ingredients such as wagyu, uni and bluefin tuna feature prominently. It holds two Michelin stars.

Price and booking: the restaurant lists its tasting menu at AED 1,145 per guest (about $312), plus a beverage pairing of your choice. Dinner is Tuesday to Saturday, and a deposit is required to book.

Il Ristorante – Niko Romito

Address: Bulgari Resort Dubai, Jumeira Bay Island, Dubai

The Dubai outpost of Italian chef Niko Romito's restaurant concept serves refined contemporary Italian cooking under chef Giacomo Amicucci, in an elegant room with a marble bar and a terrace. Handmade pasta, Romito's signature tomato spaghetti and classic Italian desserts anchor the menu. It holds two Michelin stars.

Price and booking: the average spend is about AED 770 per person (about $210), with tasting menus from about AED 1,100 (about $300). Dinner is served daily. Book ahead, especially for terrace tables.

STAY by Yannick Alléno

Address: One&Only The Palm, West Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

French chef Yannick Alléno's STAY serves modern French cuisine in a dramatic, high-ceilinged dining room at the tip of the Palm. Guests choose between the three-course Essentiel menu, the six-course Experience menu and à la carte dishes. It holds two Michelin stars.

Price and booking: the average spend is about AED 885 per person (about $241), with tasting menus from about AED 955 (about $260). The resort currently lists dinner Tuesday to Sunday and lunch on Saturday, with the restaurant closed on Mondays. Book ahead and ask for a terrace table.

One Michelin Star

Tasca by José Avillez

Address: 6th floor, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai

Portuguese chef José Avillez's first restaurant outside Portugal serves modern Portuguese sharing plates such as avocado tempura, tuna tartare cones and piri-piri chicken, plus fresh pastéis de nata. The terrace has an infinity pool and views over the Gulf and the skyline. It holds one Michelin star.

Price and booking: small plates start from AED 70. Tasca is currently open for dinner and Saturday brunch only. Choose it for a relaxed, scenic starred meal.

Avatara

Address: Business Park 1, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai

Avatara is described as the world's first vegetarian Indian restaurant to earn a Michelin star. Its multi-course tasting menu reinterprets Indian ingredients and techniques in playful, precise small dishes. Its sommelier, Ninad Jani, won the Michelin Sommelier Award in the 2026 guide.

Price and booking: the tasting menu was reported at about AED 595 per person in August 2026 (about $160). Book ahead. A strong choice for vegetarians or anyone curious about Indian fine dining.

11 Woodfire

Address: Villa 11, 75B Street, Jumeirah 1, Dubai

Chef Akmal Anuar's 11 Woodfire builds its menu around cooking over wood fire, with grilled meats, seafood and vegetables served in a villa setting with an outdoor terrace. It has held a Michelin star since the guide's first Dubai edition.

Price and booking: Michelin's 2026 listing notes dishes starting at AED 40, making it one of the most accessible starred restaurants in Dubai. Reservations are recommended for dinner.

Also Starred in 2026

Other one-star restaurants in the 2026 guide include Birch at The Ritz-Carlton Dubai and KIGO, a Japanese omakase and kaiseki restaurant, both new this year. KIGO's team also won the Michelin Service Award. Hōseki, Jamavar, Manāo, Moonrise and Hakkasan Dubai also hold one star. Check current hours before booking, as several Dubai restaurants have adjusted their schedules in 2026.

How to Choose

• For the ultimate special occasion: FZN or Trèsind Studio.
• For value at the highest level: Orfali Bros.
• For Italian: Il Ristorante – Niko Romito.
• For French: STAY by Yannick Alléno.
• For vegetarians: Avatara.
• For a relaxed starred meal: Tasca or 11 Woodfire.

Tips for Dining in Dubai

• Book early. Tasting-menu rooms are small, and some require prepayment or a deposit.
• Check what the price includes. Dubai menu prices usually include service, VAT and municipality fees, but drinks pairings are extra and often expensive.
• Confirm opening hours. Several restaurants changed hours or paused service in 2026.
• Dress smart. Hotel restaurants often expect smart casual dress, such as long trousers for men.
• Check age policies. Some tasting-menu restaurants do not admit young children.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Dubai restaurants have three Michelin stars?

FZN by Björn Frantzén and Trèsind Studio, both on Palm Jumeirah, hold three stars in the 2026 guide.

How many Michelin-starred restaurants are in Dubai?

The 2026 guide lists 20 starred restaurants: two with three stars, four with two stars and 14 with one star.

What is the cheapest Michelin-starred meal in Dubai?

11 Woodfire lists dishes from AED 40, and Tasca has small plates from AED 70. Orfali Bros' OG tasting menu costs AED 350.

How much does a tasting menu cost in Dubai?

Roughly AED 350 to AED 2,000 per person, food only, at the starred restaurants in this guide.

Are all Michelin-starred restaurants in Dubai open?

No. Al Muntaha, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Ossiano and Smoked Room were reported temporarily closed in October 2026, despite keeping their stars.

Is there a Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant in Dubai?

Yes. Avatara in Dubai Hills serves an all-vegetarian Indian tasting menu and holds one Michelin star.

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