United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates has 25 Michelin-starred restaurants holding 29 stars — led by Dubai, with Modern Cuisine among the most represented cuisines. Updated for the 2026 Michelin Guide.
Where To Look
Regions & Cities
Cuisine of United Arab Emirates
What The Country Cooks
Emirati cuisine is a vibrant fusion of Bedouin traditions and coastal influences, celebrated for its aromatic spices, slow-cooked meats, and hearty grains. Rooted in the desert and sea, it offers comforting, flavorful dishes that reflect the UAE's history of trade and hospitality.
11 Woodfire
Dubai
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
Dubai
La Dame de Pic Dubai
Dubai
Manāo
Dubai
Jamavar
Dubai
moonrise
Dubai
avatāra
Dubai
Talea by Antonio Guida
Abu Dhabi
Tasca by José Avillez
Dubai
Erth
Abu Dhabi
Smoked Room
Dubai
Orfali Bros
Dubai
Hakkasan
Abu Dhabi
Hōseki
Dubai
Al Muntaha
Dubai
Ossiano
Dubai
Hakkasan
Dubai
New in the 2026 Guide
Promotions and first-time stars for United Arab Emirates
Newly Promoted
First-Time Stars (3)
Top Cities by Stars
Outside the capital
Every Starred Table in United Arab Emirates
25 in total
11 Woodfire
Dubai
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
Dubai
FZN by Björn Frantzén
Dubai
La Dame de Pic Dubai
Dubai
Manāo
Dubai
Jamavar
Dubai
Il Ristorante-Niko Romito
Dubai
Trèsind Studio
Dubai
moonrise
Dubai
avatāra
Dubai
Talea by Antonio Guida
Abu Dhabi
Sagetsu by Tetsuya
Dubai
Tasca by José Avillez
Dubai
99 Sushi Bar
Abu Dhabi
Erth
Abu Dhabi
Smoked Room
Dubai
Orfali Bros
Dubai
Hakkasan
Abu Dhabi
Hōseki
Dubai
Al Muntaha
Dubai
Armani Ristorante
Dubai
Ossiano
Dubai
STAY by Yannick Alléno
Dubai
Hakkasan
Dubai
Row on 45
Dubai