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A guide to all the Michelin-starred restaurants in Dubai
Mon, August 12, 2024
The prestigious Michelin Guide marks its Dubai return with a spectacular selection of restaurants, highlighting the city's exemplary culinary standards, diverse cuisines and unique flavours. See which hotspots made the list and prepare to add these to your next gourmet itinerary.
The prestigious Michelin Guide marks its Dubai return with a spectacular selection of restaurants, highlighting the city's exemplary culinary standards, diverse cuisines and unique flavours. See which hotspots made the list and prepare to add these to your next gourmet itinerary.
Two Michelin Stars: Il Ristorante - Niko Romito
Fine Italian cuisine is at the heart of Il Ristorante - Niko Romito – one of the proud two Michelin-star winners in Dubai. The restaurant, located at the Bulgari Hotel & Resorts, was conceptualised to showcase traditional culture through its cooking. From Parmigiano Reggiano soup to roasted langoustines salad and spaghetti with sea urchins, this eatery serves up favourites that will transport you to the scenic Italian countryside. Seafood fans will not be disappointed with the variety on offer, with the oven-baked black cod being a showstopper.
Two Michelin Stars: Row on 45
Row on 45, curated by renowned chef Jason Atherton, is a fine dining concept within City Social. Hosted in a luxury penthouse-inspired setting, the restaurant offers an intimate experience for just 22 guests.
Row on 45 was awarded two Michelin stars within its first year of opening. The evening is segmented into three acts, beginning in the lounge for appetisers before moving into the main dining room, which is complemented by a state-of-the-art show kitchen. A 17-course haute cuisine menu reflects Atherton’s culinary journey and love for worldly ingredients, while each course comes with insights from the talented chefs.
Two Michelin Stars: STAY by Yannick Alléno
STAY by Yannick Alléno features classic French dishes cooked using contemporary techniques, and a Pastry Library where desserts are custom-made. Try the impressive spit-roasted offering for two, which includes beef that's been aged for 28 days, milk-fed lamb leg and whole wild turbot. Just like the visual sensations on the plate, this dining destination at One&Only The Palm has style to spare – from the high timber walls and white pillars to the ceiling dripping with black chandeliers and intricate designs.
Two Michelin Stars: Trésind Studio
Chef Himanshu Saini's Trèsind Studio is justifiably regarded as one of the best restaurants not just in Dubai, but in the world. His curated degustation menus, featuring multiple dishes carefully choreographed to come in a particular order, take diners on a culinary journey that can't be forgotten.
One Michelin Star: 11 Woodfire
Located along Jumeirah Beach Road, this restaurant is chic but casual, centred around the concept of gathering around a warming fire. The culinary force behind 11 Woodfire is chef and restauranteur Akmal Anuar who showcases a menu filled with simple, natural flavours. Dishes are prepared using specialist grill techniques and different wood types. Try the wagyu kebab, seabass with hay-salted crust and tamarind, and Australian T-bone steak.
One Michelin Star: Al Muntaha
The food and views at Al Muntaha located on the 27th floor of the iconic Burj Al Arab are both top-notch – and live up to its name which means 'the ultimate'. Chef Saverio Sbaragli ensures his masterful touch is visible in every dish, with each offering being plated perfectly to take your fine dining experience to the next level. The warm salad with truffle is delicious, as is the king crab tartlet. And if you are in the mood for flavours of the sea, sample the blue lobster or sea bass with artichokes and aromatic herbs.
One Michelin Star: Armani/Ristorante
If you're expecting the epitome of class and style from the Armani Hotel, that’s exactly what you’ll get at Armani/Ristorante. The authentic-Italian eatery is the perfect choice if you want to enjoy the glamorous surroundings of the Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai. Utilising the gastronomic traditions of Italy, Armani/Ristorante offers a classic yet refined menu.
One Michelin Star: avatara
An exclusive curated, vegetarian degustation experience, avatara is defined as the reincarnation of soulful Indian food. Helmed by Passion F&B, the culinary masters behind The World's 50 Best lauded Trèsind and Trèsind Studio, avatara focuses on locally-farmed, seasonal ingredients, presented with panache. After starting life in the intimate space formerly occupied by Trèsind Studio at voco Hotel, the restaurant has relocated to a larger purpose-built space in Business Park 1 in Dubai Hills. The venue presents an intimate experience that sits just 30 diners a night. Each dish from the 16-course menu arrives with an explanation of the ingredients and origin, often with a personal anecdote from the chef.
One Michelin Star: Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is a Michelin-lauded restaurant not just for seasoned foodies but anyone looking for an extraordinary dining experience. Immaculate plating and presentation for each dish only elevate the award-winning chef's offerings, like the Meat Fruit, a chicken liver parfait presented to resemble a whole mandarin. Its Atlantis The Royal outpost mirrors the same elegant, upscale ambiance as the original Knightsbridge eatery, complete with a private dining room for up to 12 guests.
One Michelin Star: Hakkasan Dubai
After a successful debut around the globe, the UK-bred, Chinois-chic Hakkasan has found a home at Dubai’s Atlantis, The Palm hotel. Marble-topped tables, with wood and powder blue hues, are complemented with innovative Chinese cuisine with a focus on Cantonese specialities. Expect signature dishes like baskets of steamed dim sum, crispy duck pomelo salad and tea-smoked wagyu ribs alongside newer vegan and vegetarian offerings.
One Michelin Star: Hōseki
Enjoy an authentic omakase menu at Hōseki in Bulgari Resort. Every course is expertly prepared by Japanese sushi master Masahiro Sugiyama and his team while an intimate setting with just nine seats, effortless service and ingredients flown in straight from Tokyo ensure a memorable meal. Head over to find out why most foodies dream of ticking this restaurant off their bucket list.
One Michelin Star: La Dame de Pic
La Dame de Pic, Dubai offers a world where French elegance meets gastronomic excellence. Helmed by the acclaimed chef Anne-Sophie Pic, the restaurant sits at The Link, One&Only One Za’abeel. Here, chef Pic – celebrated for her innovative approach and collection of restaurants that hold many Michelin stars – weaves a menu that marries unexpected ingredients with refined French techniques. The restaurant's legacy, enriched by a family history steeped in culinary excellence, promises an extraordinary dining adventure in Dubai. La Dame de Pic, a one Michelin star restaurant, graces several global food capitals, and its Dubai outpost continues to embody the sophistication and creativity synonymous with Anne-Sophie Pic’s culinary empire.
One Michelin Star: Moonrise
Set at the summit of the luxurious apartment complex Eden House, twelve-seater Moonrise appeals to the serious foodie. Serving a set multi-course degustation menu, with no exceptions or tweaks to the order of service, chef Soleman Haddad heads up a young, dynamic team whose passion shows on the plate and is the reason behind their Michelin star.
One Michelin Star: Orfali Bros
Foodies rave about this modern Middle Eastern eatery, a family affair for Fatafeet's celebrity chef Mohammad Orfali and his brothers Omar and Wassim. The trio's labour of love, which landed a Michelin Star as well as a place on the MENA 50 Best Restaurants list, serves an innovative menu blending regional flavours with international influences. Its central location, on one of the pretty plazas in Wasl 51 mall, offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Given two of the three owners focus on sweet treats, it's worth saving room for dessert.
One Michelin Star: Ossiano
Enjoy a uniquely Dubai dining experience at the iconic, Michelin-starred Ossiano at Atlantis, The Palm. A rite of passage for the culinary crowd, chef Gregoire Berger helms a kitchen that serves up an immersive, multi-course degustation offering in a grand gold and blue-hued setting, with floor-to-ceiling aquatic views. Specialising in seafood, the plates are as astounding as the surroundings. Perched under glistening chandeliers, watch more than 65,000 marine creatures swimming past your table. It is perfect for a romantic experience mixing fine European cuisine and an adventure into the sea.
One Michelin Star: Sagetsu by Tetsuya
Situated on Level 24 of The Link at One&Only One Za’abeel, Sagetsu by Tetsuya is a One Michelin Star restaurant that epitomises the pinnacle of Japanese culinary artistry in Dubai. Led by the esteemed chef Tetsuya Wakuda, celebrated for his innovative approach blending Japanese ingredients with French techniques, the restaurant offers an evolving menu that celebrates seasonal flavours and meticulous craftsmanship. The name Sagetsu derives from Japanese words meaning ‘sand’ and ‘moon’, symbolising the restaurant's aspiration to harmonise gastronomy with astronomy. Upon entering, guests are greeted by an elegant ambience featuring bamboo and wood accents, complemented by panoramic views of Dubai's iconic skyline, with the Burj Khalifa as its centrepiece.
One Michelin Star: Smoked Room
Hidden within chef Dani Garcia’s Leña in St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah, Smoked Room has seats for a maximum of 14 guests at a time. Sat in a semi-circle facing the flames of an open kitchen, diners are treated to a meal that’s as much about culinary discovery as it is about eating. Within its first six months of opening, Smoked Room Dubai received a Michelin star. There are two menu options available to guests, Kõsei no Hi, priced at AED600 per person or Matsuri which is AED950 per person. However the dishes are largely left up to the chef, as is typical for an omakase-style restaurant.
One Michelin Star: Tasca by Jose Avillez
He's the celebrity chef known for modernising and elevating Portuguese cuisine which is why there is so much fanfare over Tasca, Jose Avillez's first restaurant outside his home country. The upmarket venue, perched on the sixth floor of the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, offers stunning views alongside the star's signature dishes. Don't miss out on his trademark avocado tempura – a technique first taken by the Portuguese to Japan – and tuna tartare cones, to start. For mains there is everything from a traditional Piri Piri chicken and roasted cod to a Josper-roasted lamb shank. The star of the sweet selection is of course the custard tart, served alongside coffee ice-cream.
Michelin Green Star: BOCA
Boasting Mediterranean flavours and local ingredients, this Michelin-lauded cool European restaurant in bustling DIFC is known for plating super-creative dishes with a big emphasis on on sustainability. The knowledgeable staff can guide you through a selection of their tapas-style plates. Options start with signature iced citrus olives and move onto octopus carpaccio, rosemary Padron peppers, kombucha-glazed local beetroot and mini pizzas. Don't forget to order the paella, known to be among the best in the city — the black squid ink version is an umami-filled crowd pleaser.
Michelin Green Star: LOWE
With amazingly creative concoctions, the dishes at LOWE fuse flavours and cuisines to produce delicious plates that you’ll want to keep coming back for. Plus, Chef Kate Christou's commitment to sustainability has not just gained them a loyal following, but a place on several best of lists including MENA's 50 Best Restaurants list and now the coveted Michelin Guide.
Michelin Green Star: Teible
Casual dining concept Teible focuses on seasonal, farm-to-table flavours in a stripped back spot in Jameel Arts Centre by Jaddaf Waterfront. Through its minimal wastage menu, the Michelin Green star winner has ever-evolving offerings. Highlights include local oysters on kefir buttermilk, camel ricotta 'caramelle' pasta, along with lamb paired with kimchi from the charred section, while the ‘Sour Mountain’ dessert stands out for its use of locally-foraged rosemary.
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