Dubai’s restaurant scene gains 19 new Michelin entries
Dubai’s Michelin Guide adds 19 new restaurants in its fifth edition, covering 122 venues across 38 cuisines—see what’s new.
Dubai’s restaurant scene has taken another step forward with the fifth edition of the MICHELIN Guide Dubai, which now covers 122 restaurants across 38 cuisine types. The update, released at a ceremony at Atlantis The Royal, adds 19 new entries and promotes Orfali Bros to Two MICHELIN Stars, marking its fastest rise among Dubai’s dining institutions.
The guide’s expansion reflects a city positioning itself as a global culinary hub. While FZN by Björn Frantzén and Trèsind Studio retain their Three-Star status, the highest distinction, Orfali Bros moves up from One to Two Stars just two years after its debut. The restaurant, founded by Syrian brothers Mohamad, Wassim, and Omar Orfali, blends Aleppian, Armenian, and Turkish influences into a contemporary Middle Eastern menu. The Voyage menu and signature dishes were highlighted for their refinement.
Two new One-Star restaurants join the list. Birch, led by chef Arslan Berdiev, focuses on premium produce and an open-kitchen concept. KIGO offers a dual approach to Japanese cuisine—sushi omakase at the counter and kaiseki at tables. Together with the 12 existing One-Star restaurants, the city now has 14 in this category.
The guide also introduces four new Bib Gourmands, recognizing eateries that deliver quality at accessible prices. Middle Child brings Italian bistro fare, S.E.A Bistrot offers bold Asian dishes in an intimate setting, Three Bros (the Orfali brothers’ casual sibling concept) highlights childhood influences, and YUBI Dubai serves Japanese hand rolls with house-made condiments.
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Five MICHELIN Special Awards further spotlight individual talent. Gonzalo Platero and Window earned the Opening of the Year for their wood-fired concept, while Ninad Jani of avatāra received the Sommelier Award. Akinori Tanigawa and KIGO’s team took the Service Award, Rémy Marquignon of Ossiano won the Young Chef Award, and Zahra Erfanian Azmoodeh of Carbone Dubai claimed the Exceptional Cocktails Award.
Beyond ratings, the guide now includes Dubai in MICHELIN’s Mindful Voices platform, a forum for chefs and hoteliers to share sustainable practices. Zachary Roy, Operational Manager of LOWE, represents the city in discussions on sourcing, whole-ingredient use, and organic-waste composting.
The fifth edition highlights Dubai’s shift from a tourism-driven dining scene to one where local chefs and international talent coexist. For visitors, the expanded selection, now totaling 2 Three-Star, 4 Two-Star, 14 One-Star, 22 Bib Gourmand, and 80 MICHELIN-Selected restaurants, offers a clearer picture of the city’s evolving identity.
