Michelin celebrated the city's culinary excellence like never before at the fourth edition of the MICHELIN Guide Dubai, held at Address Sky View hotel. The event revealed 119 establishments, covering over 35 cuisine types, which made it into this year’s selection, showcasing the city’s booming gastronomic scene.
This year, The MICHELIN Guide Dubai recognizes two new One MICHELIN Star restaurants, and two new Three MICHELIN Star restaurants, as well as five new Bib Gourmands.
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Two restaurants are awarded Three MICHELIN Stars
Two restaurants received Three MICHELIN Stars for the first time since the destination launched in 2022 marking a historical moment in Dubai’s culinary scene. This distinction highlights exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.
A new addition to the Guide, FZN by Björn Frantzén earns Three MICHELIN Stars. This true destination restaurant with a stellar team is acclaimed Swedish chef Björn Frantzén’s debut in the Middle East. It offers a near faultless, highly sophisticated experience with an array of dishes blending Scandinavian and Asian influences that make great use of the finest luxury ingredients.
Trèsind Studio earns Three MICHELIN Stars in its fourth appearance in the MICHELIN Guide Dubai, making history as the first Indian restaurant in the world to earn the Guide’s highest accolade. This immersive Indian concept highlights Chef Himanshu Saini’s limitless levels of imagination and creativity. The tasting menu showcases traditional Indian dishes from various regions, re-imagined and superbly crafted into vibrant, eye-catching, and flavorsome creations.
RELEVANT: An exclusive insight into a MICHELIN Guide Inspector's dining experience at Trèsind Studio.
Two new restaurants are awarded One MICHELIN Star
Jamavar’s Dubai outpost not only joins the 2025 Dubai selection, it also receives One MICHELIN Star. Located in Dubai’s Opera district, this acclaimed Indian restaurant offers perfectly balanced and harmonious dishes crafted with prime ingredients.
Helmed by Dubai-born chef Abhiraj Khatwani, Thai restaurant Manāo is an ode to the cuisine closest to his heart. The new One MICHELIN Star establishment serves an 11-course tasting menu comprised of re-imagined Thai classics with a twist, with flavors staying true to the cuisines vibrant and authentic roots.
A total of fourteen restaurants now hold One MICHELIN Star, a distinction that highlights high-quality cooking, worth a stop.
Five new restaurants receive a Bib Gourmand
Joining the MICHELIN Stars, 5 new restaurants receive a Bib Gourmand. Named after Bibendum, the official name of the Michelin Man, the Bib Gourmand is an award for restaurants that offer great quality, great value cooking. There are now 22 Bib Gourmand restaurants in Dubai.
DUO Gastrobar-Creek Harbour, second branch of the popular restaurant in Dubai Hills, offers an appealing, well-priced menu with an array of unfussy, refined comfort food. Harummanis is a Malay grill eatery that takes influences from numerous neighboring countries and boasts perfectly spiced and balanced flavors. A relaxed restaurant in the JLT neighborhood, Hawkerboi highlights the subtleties of the street foods of Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar, perfect for sharing. Get a taste of India’s street food at contemporary and vibrant Indian brasserie, Khadak, offering sharing plates that are full of flavor. Chef Salam Dakkak’s second venture, Sufret Maryam delivers a selection of refined Levantine dishes, which are generous in flavor and portion.
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MICHELIN Special Awards
With its Special Awards, the MICHELIN Guide aims to highlight and celebrate the amazing diversity of the roles within the hospitality industry, as well as its most talented and inspiring professionals.
The Opening of the Year Award for 2025 is awarded to the restaurant Ronin. Located in the FIVE LUXE JBR hotel, this beautifully conceptualized spot evokes fantastical pan-Asian decor, complemented by a superb selection of produce and bold flavors, creating an immensely enjoyable contemporary Japanese dining experience.
The Sommelier Award is presented to Shiv Menon of Boca restaurant. His passion for wine and drinks is evident in every conversation, without condescension. His list supports the restaurant's sustainable ethos, featuring symbols that highlight environmental and community benefits. He organizes tastings to share his knowledge and love for the subject.
The Service Award presented by RAK Porcelain goes to the team at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant. Despite its size and busy atmosphere, this restaurant is far from a tourist trap. The team runs it with pride and passion, aiming to please every guest. Early arrivals enjoy Arabic coffee outside, while inside, servers guide diners through the menu. The heartfelt goodbye is as meaningful as the welcome.
The Young Chef Award goes to 30-year-old Chef Abhiraj Khatwani, who helms the kitchen at Thai restaurant Manāo, a labor of love and ode to his favorite cuisine. He earns this award thanks to his experience in Thailand, for the enthusiasm he shows to his home city, and through his authentic, skillfully balanced dishes.
The restaurants in The MICHELIN Guide Dubai are joined by the hotel selection, which is available free of charge on The MICHELIN Guide website and app. The selection showcases unique destinations both in Dubai and throughout the world. Every hotel has been chosen by The MICHELIN Guide experts for its extraordinary style, service and personality, and they can all be booked directly via The MICHELIN Guide website and app.
