The Emirates culinary scene is as vibrant as the country itself. Every year, the Michelin UAE Guide awards the best restaurants with the coveted Michelin star. In the culinary world, this star is not just an accolade but a commitment to quality, innovation, and creativity.
In 2024 and 2025, the Michelin Guide marked its return to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, respectively, highlighting gourmet options in both Emirates. Whether you are a food aficionado looking for a new taste or simply seeking a comforting meal, these restaurants offer it all. Join us to experience a culinary adventure unlike any other.
- What Are Michelin Ratings?
- Best Michelin Star Restaurants in Dubai
- Best Michelin Star Restaurants in Abu Dhabi
- FAQs
What Are Michelin Ratings?
The Michelin UAE Guide selects restaurants based on food quality, innovation, service and experience. Let’s first look at the different Michelin ratings and their meanings:
- 1-Star: High-quality cooking, worth a visit.
- 2-Star: Excellent cooking, worth dining once.
- 3-Star: Exceptional flavours and a complete diner journey, worth revisiting.
- Green Star: Restaurants using sustainable practices.
- Bib Gourmand: Good quality with value for money.
- Selected: Emerging restaurants that deserve a mention.
Best Michelin Star Restaurants in Dubai
In 2022, the Michelin Guide was launched in Dubai to highlight culinary finesse. In its 3rd edition, the Michelin Guide Dubai 2024 lists 100 restaurants, including four 2-starred, 13 1-starred، and 18 Bib Gourmand restaurants. Let’s look at the best Michelin-starred restaurants in Dubai:
1. Tresind Studio
Chef Himanshu Saini’s brainchild, Tresind Studio, is an Indian restaurant serving a contemporary take on classic dishes. Its commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement has made it a Michelin-starred restaurant. Inspired by India’s rich culture, the restaurant has a minimalistic interior with 20 seats and a terrace space.
The expert chefs have crafted degustation menus that take diners on an unforgettable culinary adventure. Moreover, diners can order the surprise multi-course tasting menu to try different flavours.
Michelin Rating
2 Stars
Location
St. Regis Gardens, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Contact Information
+971-4-242-1666
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday: 06:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Price for Two
AED 1,700
Top Dishes
- Pani Puri
- Tomato Tikka Masala
- Yuzu Rasam
- Pandan Kadhi
- Banana and Hazelnut Tortellini
2. STAY by Yannick Alléno
Stay by Yannick Alléno has been awarded two stars in the Michelin UAE Guide. It is a French restaurant where good food meets great vibes and elegant settings. Set in a luxury hotel in Palm Jumeirah, it stands out for its intricate designs and a selection of á la carte dishes.
Not only that, but the restaurant offers two especially crafted menus: ‘Emotions (a four-course meal)’ and ‘Experience (a six-course meal)’.
This spot is best for intimate gatherings, friend get-togethers, and casual meals. In addition to the indoor seating, diners can enjoy meals on the serene outdoor garden terrace.
Michelin Rating
2 Stars
Location
One&Only The Palm Hotel, West Crescent Road, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Contact Information
+971-4-440-1010
Opening Hours
Every day: 06:30 pm to 12:00 am
Price for Two
AED 815
Top Dishes
- Steamed Cheese Soufflé
- Soup of Extraction
- Portobello With Bread Risotto
- Mango With Pollen Ice Cream
- Langoustine Mousse Tarte
3. II Ristorante – Niko Romito
II-Ristorante – Niko Romito celebrates Italian heritage in its designs, hospitality, and food. Set inside the Bvlgari Resort Hotel, it has a chic, elegant dining space that offers sweeping views of the Arabian Gulf.
Rated a two-star restaurant in the Michelin UAE Guide, II Ristorante uses fresh ingredients sourced directly from Italy.
Its menu highlights include Parmigiano Reggiano soup and oven-baked black cod, each transporting diners to the streets of Rome.
Michelin Rating
2 Stars
Location
Bvlgari Resort Dubai Hotel, Jumeirah Bay Island, Jumeirah 2, Dubai
Contact Information
+971-4-777-5433
Opening Hours
Every day: 07:00 pm to 12:00 am
Price for Two
AED 750
Top Dishes
- Funghi Nocciola e Parmigiano Reggiano
- Spaghetti e Pomodoro
- Risotto alla Milanese
- Emulsione di Manzo e Tartufo Bianco
- Vitello Fondente con Lenticchie, Nocciola e Tartufo Bianco
4. Row on 45
Credit: Row on 45’s official website
Set on the 45th floor of The Grosvenor House, Row on 45 is another Michelin star winner in Dubai. Known for its ‘Refinement of Work’, the restaurant offers an immersive dining experience with an open kitchen. It is designed as a cosy penthouse and can accommodate 22 diners at a time.
Speaking of its menu, you can choose from 17 different courses, including appetisers and main courses. Moreover, it offers creative fusion dishes, using Japanese ingredients and French techniques.
Michelin Rating
2 Stars
Location
45th Floor, Tower 2, Grosvenor House Hotel, Al Emreef Street, Dubai Marina, Dubai
Contact Information
+971-56-832-4545
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday: 07:00 pm to 01:00 am
Price for Two
AED 3,000
Top Dishes
- Brioche
- Mushroom on Toast
- Silken Tofu
- Beni Haruka Sweet Potato
- Amaou Strawberry
5. Hōseki
Hōseki is a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Dubai that invites you to experience the omakase (I leave it to you) tradition. It has won the prestigious Michelin star for three consecutive years due to its exceptional taste, quality and service.
It is designed as a mini gem, featuring nine plush counter seats, providing an intimate setting to relax and unwind. Moreover, diners can enjoy a new menu every day depending on the ingredients available and the chef’s choices.
Michelin Rating
1 Star
Location
Bvlgari Resort Dubai Hotel, 4th Floor, Jumeirah Bay Island, Jumeirah 2, Dubai
Contact Information
+971-4-777-5433
Opening Hours
- Lunch: Thursday to Sunday: 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
- Dinner: Wednesday to Sunday: 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm
Price for Two
AED 3,000
Top Dishes
- Sushi Selection
- Signature Omelette
- Miso Soup
6. Avatāra
Chef Rahul Rana’s Avatāra is redefining the soulful Indian vegetarian cuisine. It is the world’s first Indian vegetarian restaurant to receive a one-star rating in the Michelin Guide.
At Avatāra, every dish tells a story of love, culture and tradition, passed down through generations. It offers a unique menu with 18 dishes, each catering to a distinct taste category, such as sweet, bitter and sour. Other than delectable dishes, the restaurant’s interior also lives up to its hype.
Michelin Rating
1 Star
Location
Dubai Hills Estate, Business Park 1, Dubai Hills, Dubai
Contact Information
+971-58-143-2867
Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday: 06:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm and 06:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Price for Two
AED 1,190
Top Dishes
- Kalingam
- Dalika
- Kadalika
- Kokum
- Madhuram
Other 1-Star Restaurants
Other than the aforementioned ones, the following fine dining restaurants in Dubai are rated one-star in the Michelin UAE Guide:
| Restaurant | Cuisine |
| La Dame de Pic Dubai | Modern French |
| Al Muntaha | French |
| Dinner by Heston Blumenthal | Traditional British |
| Tasca by José Avillez | Portuguese |
| Moonrise | Creative |
| Hakkasan | Chinese, Contemporary |
| Orfali Bros | Contemporary, Middle Eastern |
| Ossiano | Creative |
| 11 Woodfire | Modern |
| Smoked Room | Contemporary |
| Armani Ristorante | Italian |
Bib Gourmand Restaurants
Some of the best restaurants in Dubai have received a Bib Gourmand title in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2024:
| Restaurant | Cuisine |
| Hoe Lee Kow | Asian Contemporary |
| Indya by Vineet | Indian |
| 3Fils | Japanese Contemporary |
| DUO Gastrobar-Dubai Hills | Modern |
| REIF Japanese Kushiyaki – Dar Wasl | Japanese Contemporary |
| Revelry | Indian |
| Bait Maryam | Middle Eastern |
| Goldfish | Japanese Contemporary |
| Ibn Albahr | Lebanese |
| Aamara | Asian and Western |
| Berenjak | Persian |
| 21 Grams | Balkan |
| Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant | Emirati |
| Konjiki Hototogisu | Japanese, Ramen |
| Shabestan | Middle Eastern |
| REIF Japanese Kushiyaki – Dubai Hills | Japanese Contemporary |
| Kinoya | Japanese |
| Teible | Modern |
Best Michelin Star Restaurants in Abu Dhabi
The Michelin Guide Abu Dhabi 2025 was announced at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Hotel. This guide lists 48 restaurants, including four 1-star and seven Bib Gourmand restaurants. Here are the best Michelin-starred restaurants in Abu Dhabi:
1. 99 Sushi Bar
99 Sushi Bar is the first on our list of the best Michelin-winning Asian restaurants in Abu Dhabi. It blends traditional Japanese recipes with modern cooking techniques to serve enhanced flavours while sticking to the classics. It offers a variety of sushi that anyone, from first-timers to hardcore sushi lovers, can enjoy.
Diners can indulge in a relaxed meal with picturesque waterfront views. The dining space is adorned with stunning paintings and decor pieces, adding a sophisticated touch.
Michelin Rating
1 Star
Location
L1, The Galleria, Four Seasons Al Maryah Island Hotel, Abu Dhabi
Contact Information
+971-02-672-3333
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday: 12:00 pm to 03:30 pm and 07:00 pm to 12:00 am
Price for Two
AED 550
Top Dishes
- Warm Nigiris
- Spicy Tuna Tartar
- Tiger Prawn Tempura
- Capumiso Soup
2. Erth
Set in Qasr Al Hosn, Erth, translating to ‘legacy’, is a one-star Michelin restaurant in Abu Dhabi. Designed as a bold and appealing space, the dining area has polished concrete flooring, unique furniture and a majlis.
It serves innovative Emirati dishes to your tables, cooked using fresh ingredients sourced directly from farms in the UAE. If you plan to visit this restaurant, try its signature dishes, such as lamb machboos and Liwa-dated batheeta.
Michelin Rating
1 Star
Location
North Parking, Al Hosn, Abu Dhabi
Contact Information
+971-2-679-4014
Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday: 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 08:00 am to 11:00 pm
Price for Two
AED 215
Top Dishes
- Chickpea Puree
- Royal Egg Benedict
- Erth Luqaimat
- Chocolate Fondant
3. Hakkasan
Hakkasan is a fine dining restaurant in Abu Dhabi, rated one-star in the Michelin Guide 2025. It serves freshly prepared Cantonese dishes in a chic dining space, inspired by Hakkasan’s London branch. The menu features a selection of classic Chinese dishes like Peking duck, dim sum, and soups.
The experience is elevated by a 108-seat terrace dining space, overlooking the lavish Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
1 Star
Michelin Rating
Location
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Hotel, West Corniche Road, Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi
Contact Information
+971-2-690-7739
Opening Hours
- Sunday to Friday: 06:00 pm to 11:30 pm
- Saturday: 12:00 pm to 03:30 pm and 06:00 pm to 11:30 pm
Price for Two
AED 550
Top Dishes
- Hot and Sour Soup With Chicken
- Shanghai Chicken Dumpling
- Crispy Chicken With Dry Chilli and Almond
- Shanghai Pak Choi
- Singapore Vermicelli
4. Talea by Antonio Guida
Talea by Antonio Guida is a family-style restaurant serving Italian comfort food. It takes diners on a culinary journey, from the bold Italy-inspired decor to the inviting ambience and striking aromas to the delicious food.
The restaurant presents a modern twist on classic household dishes such as pasta, pizza, and tiramisu. Its focus on simplicity, finest-quality ingredients, and authentic flavours has earned it a one-star rating in the Michelin UAE Guide.
Michelin Rating
1 Star
Location
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Hotel, West Corniche Road, Al Ras Al Akhdar, Abu Dhabi
Contact Information
+971-2-690-7999
Opening Hours
- Lunch: Every day: 12:30 pm to 03:00 pm
- Dinner: Every day: 06:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Price for Two
AED 500
Top Dishes
- Ravioli Alla Genovese
- Risotto All’ Anice Stellato
- Margherita Pizza
- Tiramisu
- Cioccolato E Nocciole
Bib Gourmand Restaurants
The following restaurants in Abu Dhabi have received a Bib Gourmand title in the Michelin Guide Abu Dhabi 2025:
| Restaurant | Cuisine |
| Al Mrzab | Emirati |
| Mika | Mediterranean |
| ťazal | Mediterranean, Creative |
| Beirut Sur Mer | Lebanese |
| Ryba | Seafood |
| Almayass | Lebanese, Armenian |
| Otoro | Japanese Contemporary |
FAQs
The Michelin Guide Abu Dhabi 2025 has awarded four restaurants with the prestigious Michelin star.
Erth Restaurant is the only Emirati restaurant to receive a one-star rating in the Michelin Guide Abu Dhabi 2025.
That concludes the list of the top Michelin-starred restaurants in the UAE. Be ready to amaze your senses with striking aromas, mouth-melting flavours, and picturesque settings. Which restaurant from the Michelin UAE Guide are you planning to visit next? Keep us in the know.
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