Dubai's Culinary Scene Shines with Record Number of Michelin-Starred Restaurants

Dubai's rapidly evolving culinary landscape has been showcased in the latest edition of the MICHELIN Guide, with two restaurants awarded three stars, two new one-star restaurants, and five new Bib Gourmand establishments. The city now boasts a total of 119 MICHELIN-recommended establishments, solidifying its position as a global culinary hub.

Key Takeaways:

Trèsind Studio, an Indian restaurant, has become the first in the world to earn three Michelin stars, while FZN by Björn Frantzen, a Scandinavian and Asian fusion restaurant, has entered the guide with three stars in its first year.
Two new restaurants, Jamavar and Manýüo, have been awarded one Michelin star, bringing the total number of one-star restaurants in Dubai to 14.
Five new restaurants have been added to the Bib Gourmand category, which recognizes great value cooking.
The MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025 selection includes 2 restaurants with three Michelin stars, 3 restaurants with two Michelin stars, 14 restaurants with one Michelin star, 3 restaurants with a MICHELIN Green Star, and 22 Bib Gourmand restaurants.
The selection also highlights the exceptional talent, dedication, and innovation within the culinary world in Dubai, with a focus on sustainable gastronomy and authentic, skillfully crafted dishes.

Statistics:

2 restaurants with three Michelin stars (1 promotion, 1 new)
3 restaurants with two Michelin stars
14 restaurants with one Michelin star (2 new)
3 restaurants with a MICHELIN Green Star
22 Bib Gourmand restaurants (5 new)
78 MICHELIN selected restaurants (15 new)
119 MICHELIN-recommended establishments in Dubai
Ducasse and Benoît, Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant, Nezumi, Suda, Gallery Café, Monsoon Café, Jab Alotea, Marwyn Dining Bar, Xantana, Botechnology Business Centre, Pearl, Midhorse Café & Restaurant

Sources:

"For the First Time in Dubai Two Restaurants are Awarded Three MICHELIN Stars" by Globe Newswire (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/05/23/2493153/0/en/For-the-First-Time-in-Dubai-Two-Restaurants-are-Awarded-Three-MICHELIN-Stars.html)
"Michelin Guide Dubai 2025 Selection Unveiled, Celebrating the Exceptional Talent and Innovation within Dubai's Culinary World" by Globe Newswire (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/05/23/2493154/0/en/Michelin-Guide-Dubai-2025-Selection-Unveiled-Celebrating-the-Exceptional-Talent-and-Innovation-within-Dubai-s-Culinary-World.html)
The MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025 Selection (https://guide.michelin.com/ae-du/en)
The MICHELIN Guide Mobile App (iOS and Android)