It’s been a year since the launch of the Dubai Michelin Guide, recognising the unrelenting hard work, creativity, ingenuity and progression of the city’s culinary and restaurant scene. From honouring and modernising Emirati cuisine to a pool of offerings reflecting Dubai’s diverse ex-pat community, Dubai residents and tourists are delighting in more cuisines than ever before – be it in elegant fine dining restaurants, hotels, or unassuming, un-licensed eateries in the city’s less polished neighbourhoods. Building on the city’s achievements, the Dubai Michelin Guide 2023 has now been announced, and this year, the city also welcomed a brand-new award – Opening of the Year.
‘Almost one year ago, we were all gathered in Dubai Opera to celebrate the very first release of the Dubai selection; making history as the first showcase of the Michelin Guide in a Middle East destination,’ said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guides, speaking at the awards ceremony at Atlantis The Royal in Dubai.
‘We started with 69 wonderful restaurants showcasing Dubai at its best. We never had any doubt about the fascinating culinary potential of Dubai, and for this second selection, I can assure you my team of inspectors has been really impressed by the growth and culinary execution of the Dubai dining scene this past year. Travellers consider Dubai a global dining destination, and more and more professionals are attracted to settle here and launch businesses. Dubai is blooming on an international scale, especially with the strength of the culinary industry. The sheer diversity of cuisine is outstanding, and I would like to congratulate all the talented professionals.’
Alongside the world-renowned stars, the newer Michelin Green Star was announced, alongside three special awards recognising individual achievements in the restaurant industry Here are the restaurants that gained, and retained, their Michelin Stars and awards in the Dubai Michelin Guide 2023.
Dubai Michelin Guide 2023 Two Star Restaurants
New
Tresind Studio
Retained from 2022
- Il Ristorante – Niko Romito, Bulgari Resort Dubai
- STAY by Yannick Alléno, One&Only The Palm
Dubai Michelin Guide 2023 One Star Restaurants
New
- Avatara
- Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Atlantis The Royal
- Moonrise
Retained
- 11 Woodfire
- Al Muntaha
- Armani Ristorante, Armani Hotel Dubai
- Hakkasan, Atlantis The Palm
- Hōseki, Bulgari Resort Dubai
- Ossiano, Atlantis The Palm
- Tasca by José Avillez, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira
- Torno Subito, W Dubai – The Palm
Dubai Michelin Guide 2023 Recommended Restaurants
New restaurants for 2023
- 99 Sushi Bar
- Ariana’s Persian Kitchen, Atlantis The Royal
- At.Mosphere
- Boca
- Chic Nonna
- City Social, Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel
- Fouquet’s Dubai
- French Riviera, Jumeirah Al Qasr
- Jaleo by José Andrés
- Josette
- Jun’s
- L’Olivio at Al Mahara
- Mayabay, Jumeirah Al Naseem
- Estiatorio Milos Restaurant Dubai, Atlantis The Royal
- Mina Brasserie
- Mott 32, Address Beach Resort
- Pierchic, Jumeirah Al Qasr
- RSVP
- Rüya
- Takahisa
Retained
- Akira Back, W Dubai – The Palm
- Al Mandaloun
- Al Fanar
- Amazonico
- Avli by tashas
- Bombay Bungalow
- Carnival by Trèsind
- CÉ LA VI
- Celebrities by Mauro Colagreco, One&Only Royal Mirage
- Cipriani
- Clap
- Coya
- Demon Duck by Alvin Leung, Caesars Palace
- Gaia
- Armani/Hashi, Armani Hotel Dubai
- Hell’s Kitchen, Caesars Palace Dubai
- Hutong
- Il Borro, Jumeirah Al Naseem
- Indego by Vineet, Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel
- L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
- Little Miss India, Fairmont Dubai
- LOWE
- Marea
- Masti
- Mimi Kakushi
- Nobu, Atlantis The Palm
- Netsu by Ross Shonhan, Mandarin Oriental Dubai
- Pierre’s IT
- Rhodes W1
- Rockfish
- Sea Fu
- Shanghai Palace
- Siraj Restaurant
- Sucre
- Tan Cha
- The Artisan, Waldorf Astoria DIFC
- Trèsind Dubai, One&Only Royal Mirage
- Zuma
Opening of the Year Award
Ariana’s Persian Kitchen, Atlantis The Royal
Michelin Green Star Award
New
- Boca
- Teible
Retained
LOWE Dubai
Dubai Michelin Guide 2023 Service Award
Tomislav Lokvicic, La Mar by Gaston Acurio, Atlantis The Royal
Sommelier of the Year Award
Arturo Scamardella, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Atlantis The Royal
Young Chef of the Year Award
Omkar Walve, Avatara Dubai
Overall, three new restaurants received one new Michelin star, there was one new two Michelin Star restaurant and two new Michelin Green Star restaurants. Before the ceremony, 17 Bib Gourmand restaurants were announced, including three new additions, bringing the total to 90 promising restaurants across Dubai encompassing 23 types of cuisine.
The industry has boomed in recent years, putting Dubai on the world stage for dining, with the launch of MENA’s 50 Best and Gault and Millau – all working to give Dubai’s dining scene the global recognition it deserves.
