Dubai Makes Culinary History with First-Ever 3-Star Michelin Restaurants

Dubai’s fine dining scene just reached a new milestone — with two restaurants awarded the prestigious three Michelin stars for the first time in the city’s history.

At a dazzling ceremony at Address Skyview, FZN by Bjorn Frantzen and Trèsind Studio received the top Michelin honour. The crowd gave both teams standing ovations, and emotions ran high as Dubai solidified its place on the global culinary map.

Trèsind Studio, led by Chef Himanshu Sahni, became the first Indian restaurant in the world to earn three Michelin stars. Chef Sahni celebrated the moment with jubilant air punches, while Chef Bjorn Frantzen, who also holds three stars in Stockholm and Singapore, called the recognition in Dubai “unreal.”

Michelin Guide Dubai 2025: Full Starred List

Three Stars — Exceptional Cuisine

FZN by Bjorn Frantzen

Trèsind Studio

Two Stars — Excellent Cooking

Il Ristorante – Niko Romito (retained)

STAY by Yannick Alléno (retained)

Row on 45 (retained)

One Star — High-Quality Cooking

11 Woodfire

Al Muntaha

Hakkasan

Höseki

Ossiano

Tasca by Jose Avillez

Avatara

Dinner by Heston Blumenthal

Moonrise

Smoked Room

La Dame de Pic Dubai

Orfali Brothers

Manao (new)

Jamavar (new)

Rising Stars & Special Awards

Chef Abhiraj Khatwani (30) of Manao earned a star just five months after opening. His Thai tasting menu wowed critics.

Jamavar, a refined Indian restaurant, impressed inspectors with its standout goat curry.

Green Stars for sustainability were retained by BOCA, Lowe, and Teible.

Special Awards went to:

Young Chef: Abhiraj Khatwani (Manao)

Service: Mohamed Galal (Al Khayma Heritage)

Sommelier: Shiv Menon (BOCA)

Opening of the Year: Sin Keun Choi (Ronin)

Michelin Dubai 2025 Summary:

2 restaurants with 3 Michelin Stars (1 new, 1 promoted)

3 with 2 Stars

14 with 1 Star (2 new)

3 Green Stars

22 Bib Gourmand picks (5 new)

119 total selected restaurants, representing 35 cuisines