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A First for the Middle East: Michelin Guide Reveals 11 Starred and 14 Bib Gourmand Restaurants in Dubai
A prestigious gastronomic selection that covers over 30 destinations worldwide, the Michelin guide is considered one of the world's most respected food guides in existence. The guide anonymously rates restaurants based on a one to three star system and also awards Bib Gourmand for quality cooking at reasonable prices.
During its Middle East debut, Michelin unveiled the 2022 edition of its iconic MICHELIN Guide in Dubai, celebrating the mega-city’s spectacular culinary map. The 69 restaurants in the guide were selected and recommended by anonymous inspectors. 2 restaurants were awarded two stars, 9 received one star, and 14 were recognized as Bib Gourmand restaurants.
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Dubai is a city that knows how to eat. With a wide variety of internationally recognized brands paired with many home-grown concepts, it is likely there's a restaurant in the city’s buzzing Food and Beverage scene that will satisfy cravings. From Italian to Japanese and everything in between, the choices are simply endless.
“One thing all the restaurants in this fast paced dynamic and elegant city have in common is they are brimming with passion and enthusiasm. Today, Dubai is settled as an inspiring gastronomic destination and we have no doubts that gourmets from all over the world will be seduced by its very unique energy.”
Two Restaurants awarded Two MICHELIN Stars
STAY by Yannick Alléno impresses with its less-is-more approach, which results in precise, sophisticated dishes that are skillfully crafted with French cooking as the base.
11 Woodfire by chef-owner Akmal Anuar, offers a global variety of vegetables, seafood and meats grilled to perfection over oak, hickory or hay.
Al Muntaha led by Saverio Sbaragli sits atop the architectural masterpiece of Burj al Arab and offers sophisticated and refined French cuisine with Mediterranean influences.
Armani Ristorante presents precise, modern Italian cooking at the Burj Khalifa, where beautifully decorated dishes are met with attentive, enthusiastic service.
Hakkasan at the Atlantis Hotel offers reimagined Chinese dishes that are exclusive to Dubai, including the lychee lobster with yuzu pearl.
Höseki is a nine-seat omakase restaurant helmed by a sixth-generation sushi master, Masahiro Sugiyama, set on the fourth floor of the Bulgari Hotel.
Ossiano located at the Atlantis Hotel gain inspiration from chef Gregoire Berger’s childhood memories, featuring dishes that come with fine texture contrasts and impressive clarity of flavour.
Tasca by José Avillez in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel is set around an open kitchen where the team combines fresh, great quality produce with Portuguese dishes that are vibrant, innovative, and great for sharing.
Torno Subito owned by internationally acclaimed chef Massimo Bottura at the W Hotel on the Palm offers Italian classics, pasta dishes and desserts with a twist.
Trèsind Studio is the brainchild of Himanshu Saini, which offers original and precisely executed multi-course tasting menus featuring herbs and flowers grown on its rooftop terrace setting.
The 2022 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Dubai also spotlights 14 Bib Gourmand restaurants that offer a value-for-money gourmet experience for an average price of 250 AED for a 3-course meal.
Al Khayma focuses on simple rustic Emirati cooking, slow cooked meats, Arabic spices and fresh bread cooked in the courtyard.
Bait Maryam serves up delicious, home-style Levantine dishes cooked with love.
Brasserie Boulud provides a little piece of France in a classically styled brasserie, offering everything from escargots and canard rôti to tarte Tatin and île flottante.
9 Restaurants awarded One MICHELIN Star
Al Muntaha led by Saverio Sbaragli sits atop the architectural masterpiece of Burj al Arab and offers sophisticated and refined French cuisine with Mediterranean influences.
Armani Ristorante presents precise, modern Italian cooking at the Burj Khalifa, where beautifully decorated dishes are met with attentive, enthusiastic service.
Hakkasan at the Atlantis Hotel offers reimagined Chinese dishes that are exclusive to Dubai, including the lychee lobster with yuzu pearl.
Höseki is a nine-seat omakase restaurant helmed by a sixth-generation sushi master, Masahiro Sugiyama, set on the fourth floor of the Bulgari Hotel.
Ossiano located at the Atlantis Hotel gain inspiration from chef Gregoire Berger’s childhood memories, featuring dishes that come with fine texture contrasts and impressive clarity of flavour.
Tasca by José Avillez in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel is set around an open kitchen where the team combines fresh, great quality produce with Portuguese dishes that are vibrant, innovative, and great for sharing.
Torno Subito owned by internationally acclaimed chef Massimo Bottura at the W Hotel on the Palm offers Italian classics, pasta dishes and desserts with a twist.
Trèsind Studio is the brainchild of Himanshu Saini, which offers original and precisely executed multi-course tasting menus featuring herbs and flowers grown on its rooftop terrace setting.
14 restaurants receive a Bib Gourmand
Al Khayma focuses on simple rustic Emirati cooking, slow cooked meats, Arabic spices and fresh bread cooked in the courtyard.
Bait Maryam serves up delicious, home-style Levantine dishes cooked with love.
Brasserie Boulud provides a little piece of France in a classically styled brasserie, offering everything from escargots and canard rôti to tarte Tatin and île flottante.
Fi’Lia celebrates the culinary knowledge passed down through generations of women with a menu of artisan pizzas to contemporary twists on traditional Italian dishes.
Folly offers an ingredient-driven menu that focuses on precise, modern dishes cooked from a kitchen counter where diners can watch the chefs in action.
Goldfish is a funky, buzzing sushi and yakitori concept by chef Akmal Anuar, and sharing plates and wagyu steak are the order of the day.
Ibn Albahr is home to a fresh fish counter where diners can choose what to eat and enjoy ingredient-driven fare.
Indya by Vineet is the destination where street food meets sharing plates, with colourful dishes from the earth (vegetarian), land (meat) and sea.
Kinoya has five ramen dishes that underpin the menu, while Japanese classics including sushi, sashimi, robata and tempura are on offer.
Ninive reflects a bedouin tent with low tables and cosy sofas, which sets the tone for the tasty, well-priced dishes from all over the Middle East and North Africa.
Orfali Bros is set in a striking, two-storey open kitchen, where playful Mediterranean small plates with global influences, such as the imam bayildi alongside burgers, caviar and wagyu beef, are served.
REIF Japanese Kushiyaki helmed by Singaporean chef-owner Reif Othman, focuses on robata-cooked, street food-style snacks along with a wide range of well-priced sushi, ramen and creative desserts.
Shabestan has been around since 1984 and offers traditional Persian dishes, marinated meats, freshly baked breads and mezze.
Teible is the cool, minimalist bakery-cum-restaurant that showcases seasonal, local and occasionally fermented ingredients in great value dishes.