By Donna Richardson
This week, MICHELIN released the fourth edition of its MICHELIN Guide Dubai and the city of superlatives saw two of restaurants awarded three stars and world first acheivements simultaneously. One of these is the world’s first Indian restaurant to achieve this prestigious status, and another is a chef who has received three stars consecutively.
This historic milestone marks the first time Dubai has had two three-star establishments since the guide’s launch in 2022.
This year’s Michelin Guide Dubai, a dedicated gastronomy guide that features the city’s best dining venues and talents, includes a total of 119 restaurants, indicating a 72.5 per cent rise since the Guide’s inaugural edition in 2022, when 69 outlets were highlighted. This marked increase in selected restaurants reflects Dubai’s fast-growing and diverse culinary scene.
For the first time, two restaurants were elevated to the heights of three stars, whose chefs share an accolade shared with the likes of Gordon Ramsay and Alain Ducasse.
First three-MICHELIN-starred Indian restaurant in the world
Dubai is a city that is no stranger to superlatives, and now it boasts two THREE MICHELIN-starred restaurants.
Situated on the glittering Palm Island, Trèsind Studio, Chef Himanshu Saini’s flagship restaurant, became the first Indian three-MICHELIN-Star restaurant in the world.
Meanwhile, the Atlantis’ FZN by Björn Frantzé also received the accolade, helmed by Chef Björn Frantzén, whose restaurants Frantzén (Stockholm, Sweden) and Zén (Singapore) have already been awarded three stars respectively, making him the only chef in the world to currently hold three stars in three different restaurants simultaneously.
Chef Himanshu Saini, Trèsind Studio, said: “We are deeply humbled to receive this extraordinary recognition. To be awarded Three MICHELIN Stars is a testament to our team’s unrelenting passion and belief in the power of storytelling through food. Our goal has always been to present Indian cuisine not just as nostalgic but as progressive and worthy of the world’s highest culinary accolades.Trèsind Studio can only be Trèsind Studio in Dubai. It cannot be the same in any other city in the world.”
Chef Björn Frantzén, FZN by Björn Frantzén, said: “This recognition is an incredible honour, not just for me, but my entire team. Receiving Three Michelin Stars for FZN is a proud moment for us and reflects the hard work and creativity of everyone involved. We always knew we wanted to launch a restaurant in Dubai, and selecting the right partner was paramount. We are grateful to the Atlantis Dubai team for supporting our journey and helping to bring to life our vision.”
The MICHELIN Guide Dubai selection 2025 at a glance:
- Two 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)
Also among the venues selected in the 2025 edition are three MICHELIN two-starred restaurants, and 14 MICHELIN one-starred restaurants, with the city now also home to 22 Bib Gourmand restaurants and three with a MICHELIN Green Star. (See full list of restaurants below.)
Featuring a diverse selection of 35 cuisines, the 119 restaurants featured in the MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025 directly underpin the city’s vibrant culinary landscape by offering unique dining experiences while also supporting the city’s tourism and economic objectives.
Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Visit Dubai), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), said: “The launch of the fourth edition of the MICHELIN Guide Dubai, including the naming of the city’s first MICHELIN three-starred restaurants, marks another pivotal moment in Dubai’s journey as a world-class gastronomic destination, and is a testament to bold innovation, extraordinary talent and culinary distinction.
“Just as three MICHELIN stars signify a restaurant that is ‘worth a special journey’, so the same applies to Dubai as a destination; from celebrated homegrown eateries to globally-renowned names, this vibrant gastronomy landscape truly reflects the diversity and dynamism of a city that always aims to inspire the world.”
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide, said: “Dubai’s rapid transformation into a global culinary hub is testament to its diversity and excellence. As demonstrated by Trèsind Studio’s historic achievement of earning Three MICHELIN Stars in its fourth appearance – making it the first Indian restaurant worldwide to earn the Guide’s highest accolade – Dubai embraces a rich tapestry of flavors that reflect the world’s gastronomic passions. With the city now home to 119 MICHELIN-recommended establishments, it stands as a beacon for food lovers, drawing them to experience the very best of the world’s culinary traditions, all within one dynamic destination.”
Home to thousands of restaurants and F&B outlets, including world-renowned and homegrown brands, Dubai is known for being one of the most impressive culinary capitals across the globe. The diverse landscape caters to a host of varied tastes, preferences and budgets and according to the Dubai Gastronomy Industry Report 2024, the city ranks second only to Paris as the world’s leading gastronomy capital, and was also named one of the top 10 cities for foodies to dine in.
Celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, the Michelin Guide is one of the world’s oldest, and most prestigious culinary authorities. Since its inception, it’s been rating restaurants anonymously through a three-star approach, in addition to the introduction of Bib Gourmand which highlights first-class affordable dining options. The Michelin Green Star was introduced five years ago to highlight restaurants prioritising sustainability within their offerings.
The city’s gastronomic evolution has been among the key driving factors behind its continued tourism growth, with Dubai welcoming 7.15 million international overnight visitors from January to April 2025 – a 7 per cent YoY increase compared to the same period in 2024.
MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025 selection
Three Stars
- FZN by Björn Frantzén (NEW)
- Trèsind Studio (PROMOTED)
Two Stars
- Il Ristorante-Niko Romito
- Row on 45
- STAY by Yannick Alléno
One Star
- 11 Woodfire
- Al Muntaha
- Avatāra
- Dinner by Heston Blumenthal
- Hakkasan
- Hōseki
- Jamavar (NEW)
- La Dame de Pic Dubai
- Manāo (NEW)
- Moonrise
- Orfali Bros
- Ossiano
- Smoked Room
- Tasca by José Avillez
Green Star(s)
- Boca
- LOWE
- Teible
Bib Gourmand
- 21 Grams
- 3Fils
- Aamara
- Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
- Bait Maryam
- Berenjak
- DUO Gastrobar – Creek Harbour (NEW)
- DUO Gastrobar – Dubai Hills
- Goldfish
- Harummanis (NEW)
- Hawkerboi (NEW)
- Hoe Lee Kow
- Indya by Vineet
- Khadak (NEW)
- Kinoya
- Konjiki Hototogisu
- REIF Japanese Kushiyaki – Dar Wasl
- REIF Japanese Kushiyaki – Dubai Hills
- Revelry
- Shabestan
- Sufret Maryam (NEW)
- Teible
MICHELIN Special Awards 2025
- Young Chef Award: Abhiraj Khatwani, Manāo
- Sommelier Award: Shiv Menon, Boca
- Service Award: Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
- Opening of the Year: Ronin
For more details on these and other restaurants listed in the MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2025, please visit: guide.michelin.com
Michelin Guide Dubai https://www.visitdubai.com/en/things-to-do/eat-and-drink/michelin
A guide to all the stars: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/articles/a-michelin-guide-to-dubai
Bib Gourmand winners: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/articles/dubai-best-bib-gourmands
