The 9 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Dubai (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 9 picks

The best fine dining in Dubai in 2026 is at Trèsind Studio (three Michelin stars), Orfali Bros, Il Ristorante-Niko Romito, Row on 45 and STAY by Yannick Alléno (two stars each), and KIGO, Jamavar, Hakkasan and Tasca by José Avillez (one star). Book weeks ahead.

Dubai's top tables are concentrated in a few places: DIFC's Gate Village, Palm Jumeirah's hotels, and the new restaurants of Jumeirah. Star ratings below come from the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026, announced in October 2026, which kept several restaurants that Michelin itself noted as closed, so confirm a restaurant is open before you plan around it. For more relaxed dining see our best restaurants in Dubai.

1. Trèsind Studio — Palm Jumeirah

Dubai's three-Michelin-star modern Indian tasting menu.

$$$$ Splurge

Trèsind Studio serves a modern Indian degustation menu built around ingredients from organic and sustainable UAE farms. Its website notes a third Michelin star in 2025, and Michelin kept all three in the 2026 Dubai guide.

The menu is about 60 percent vegetarian, and a fully vegetarian version is available.

Good to know: Seatings are listed at 6:00 PM and 9:15 PM, Monday to Saturday. Book through the website well ahead.

St. Regis Gardens, The Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

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2. Orfali Bros — Wasl 51, Jumeirah

Two-star Aleppo-inspired cooking from three Syrian brothers.

$$$ Upmarket

Orfali Bros is run by brothers Mohammad, Wassim and Omar, whose dishes draw on their Aleppo roots and travels. Michelin awarded it two stars in the 2026 Dubai guide, up from one.

The website lists the Aromas of Aleppo menu at AED 295 per person, which is modest for a two-star restaurant.

Good to know: Open for dinner Wednesday to Monday, per the website. Reserve online.

Wasl 51 Mall, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

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3. Il Ristorante - Niko Romito — Jumeira Bay

Two-star Italian cooking at the Bulgari Resort, from chef Niko Romito.

$$$$ Splurge

Il Ristorante - Niko Romito is the Italian restaurant at the Bulgari Resort Dubai on Jumeira Bay. Michelin lists it with two stars in the 2026 Dubai guide.

It sits on the resort's private island, so a visit is as much about the setting as the food.

Good to know: Book through the Bulgari Resort website; dress smartly.

Il Ristorante - Niko Romito, Bulgari Resort Dubai, Jumeira Bay Island, Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

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4. Row on 45 — Dubai Marina

Two-star modern European tasting menus high above the Marina.

$$$$ Splurge

Row on 45 is on the 45th floor of Grosvenor House in Dubai Marina, and Michelin lists it with two stars in the 2026 Dubai guide. It serves a tasting-menu format.

The 45th-floor setting is the draw alongside the cooking.

Good to know: Book as far ahead as the restaurant allows.

Row on 45, Grosvenor House, Al Emreef Street, Dubai Marina, Dubai, UAE

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5. STAY by Yannick Alléno — Palm Jumeirah

Two-star French cooking from Yannick Alléno at One&Only The Palm.

$$$$ Splurge

STAY by Yannick Alléno is the French restaurant at One&Only The Palm, and Michelin lists it with two stars in the 2026 Dubai guide.

It sits inside a resort on the Palm's West Crescent.

Good to know: Book ahead, and dress smartly; the resort is on the Palm's West Crescent.

STAY by Yannick Alléno, One&Only The Palm, West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

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6. KIGO — DIFC

One-star Japanese kaiseki and sushi omakase at Four Seasons DIFC.

$$$$ Splurge

KIGO is a Japanese restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel DIFC, serving kaiseki and sushi omakase, and it joined the one-star list in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026.

Check the website for current seating times.

Good to know: Reserve through the Four Seasons or KIGO site.

KIGO, Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre, Gate Village, DIFC, Dubai, UAE

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7. Jamavar — Downtown Dubai

Michelin-starred Indian fine dining beside Dubai Opera.

$$$ Upmarket

Jamavar's Dubai restaurant is in the Address Residences at Dubai Opera and serves refined royal Indian cuisine. It is listed among the one-star restaurants in Michelin Guide Dubai 2026.

The group also runs a weekend brunch at this location, listed on its website.

Good to know: Book ahead for dinner. Pre-theater tables near the Opera fill quickly on show nights.

Address Residences Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, UAE

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8. Hakkasan Dubai — Atlantis, The Palm

One-star contemporary Cantonese cooking inside Atlantis.

$$$ Upmarket

Hakkasan Dubai is in The Avenues at Atlantis, The Palm. Michelin lists it among its one-star restaurants in the 2026 Dubai guide, and the restaurant describes its food as contemporary Cantonese.

It suits a polished group dinner more than a quick bite.

Good to know: Book online before arriving; it sits in the Atlantis complex, so allow time for Palm traffic.

The Avenues, Atlantis The Palm, Crescent Road, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

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9. Tasca by José Avillez — Jumeira 1

A one-Michelin-star Portuguese kitchen at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira.

$$$ Upmarket

Tasca by José Avillez is on the sixth floor of Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, with indoor and terrace seating and a view of the Gulf. It is among the one-star restaurants in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026.

The hotel lists a Saturday brunch alongside the regular menu.

Good to know: The hotel recommends advance reservations; ask for a terrace table when booking.

Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Jumeira 1, Dubai, UAE

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Frequently asked questions

Which Dubai restaurants have three Michelin stars?

Trèsind Studio and FZN by Björn Frantzén hold three stars in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026. Trèsind Studio is the first Indian restaurant in the world to earn three.

How far ahead should I book fine dining in Dubai?

Book at least two to four weeks ahead for the starred restaurants, and longer for Friday and Saturday evenings or around New Year's Eve.

What is the dress code at Dubai fine-dining restaurants?

Smart casual is the minimum, and several expect smart dress. Shorts and flip-flops are not accepted at most. Check each restaurant's website.

How much is a tasting menu in Dubai?

Prices range widely. Orfali Bros lists its Aromas of Aleppo menu at AED 295 per person, while Trèsind Studio's menu is about AED 1,350 per person, according to its website.

1. Trèsind Studio — Palm Jumeirah

2. Orfali Bros — Wasl 51, Jumeirah

3. Il Ristorante - Niko Romito — Jumeira Bay

4. Row on 45 — Dubai Marina

5. STAY by Yannick Alléno — Palm Jumeirah

6. KIGO — DIFC

7. Jamavar — Downtown Dubai

8. Hakkasan Dubai — Atlantis, The Palm

9. Tasca by José Avillez — Jumeira 1

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