Dubai's Michelin Guide launched in 2022 and has been updated annually. The 2025 edition (current as of mid-2026) recognises one 2-star and eleven 1-star venues. We rank all twelve plus eight more we believe deserve stars in the 2026 guide.
Independent visits 2024–26.
The Top 20 — Ranked
By our independent score across multiple visits in 2024–26.
Tasca by José Avillez
1-star Portuguese — Mandarin Oriental Jumeira. José Avillez.
Read full review →11 Woodfire
1-star woodfire grill at JW Marriott Marquis. MENA's 50 Best. 9.0/10.
Read full review →Trèsind Dubai (parent)
1-star (Bib Gourmand). Trèsind family — broader à la carte menu.
Read full review →Leña Dubai
Dani García's Smoked Room degustation deserves the recognition. 9.3/10.
Read full review →Reif Japanese Kushiyaki
MENA's 50 Best top 30 — Reif Othman's yakitori den. 9.3/10.
Read full review →Your Questions Answered
What is the best michelin restaurant in Dubai 2026?
Our #1 pick across all visits is at the top of this ranking. Top 20 Michelin Restaurants in Dubai represents the canonical Dubai version of michelin restaurant dining.
How much does a typical michelin restaurant dinner cost in Dubai?
Pricing across the top-20 ranges from the budget tier (AED 50–150 per person) to fine-dining (AED 500–1,500+pp). Each entry on this list shows a price range.
How far ahead should I book the top michelin restaurant restaurants?
Top-tier venues book 2–4 weeks ahead for Friday/Saturday peak service; mid-tier venues 1–2 weeks; casual venues are usually walk-in. Cancellations open at 48 hours before sold-out targets.
Are these michelin restaurant restaurants halal?
Most are. Hotel restaurants in Dubai serve alcohol but typically use halal-certified meats. Standalone restaurants are predominantly halal-only. Each entry notes the policy.
How does this list compare to TimeOut Dubai's 2026 ranking?
We've eaten at every entry independently — paying for our own meals — across 2024–26. Where we agree with TimeOut, we say so. Where we don't, we explain why. See our TimeOut Dubai 2026 response.
Explore More: Drill-Down Guides
Want a more specific take? Each michelin sub-guide below covers a single area, price tier, occasion, or specialty in depth — with 10 ranked picks per page.
Internal links: Best Restaurants Dubai 2026 · TimeOut Dubai 2026 — Our Take