A total of 56 restaurants are in the 2026 selection for MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi.
The MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2026 proudly launched its fourth edition, highlighting the newest restaurants to the city’s culinary scene. This year saw eleven new restaurants joining the selection, three of which have earned the Bib Gourmand distinction for offering exceptional food at great value, while three of the restaurants retained their One MICHELIN Star distinctions.
MICHELIN Stars are awarded to restaurants offering outstanding cooking, taking into account five universal criteria: the quality of the ingredients; the harmony of flavours; the mastery of techniques; the personality of the chef as expressed through their cuisine; and, just as importantly, consistency both across the entire menu and over time.
Three restaurants have retained a MICHELIN star in the 2026 edition, including Erth, Hakkasan, and Talea by Antonio Guida.
The Bib Gourmand award highlights restaurants within the selection which offer good quality food at a great price. And three restaurants were awarded this prestigious accolade, including Bua Thai Café, 3Fils Abu Dhabi and Goldfish.
Eight new restaurants were added to Guide’s selection, including:
-Cipriani Dolci
-Antonia
-Novikov Abu Dhabi
-Villa Mamas
-Taparelle
-Pincode by Kunal Kapur
-Strawfire by Ross Shonhan
-Sand & Koal
Each of these restaurants brings its own unique flair to Abu Dhabi’s vibrant culinary scene, contributing to the city’s growing reputation as a world-class dining destination.
Through its Special Awards, The MICHELIN Guide shines a spotlight on the wide-ranging contributions found across hospitality, honoring the industry’s most gifted and motivated individuals. For example, Strawfire by Ross Shonhan was recognised for the Exceptional Cocktail Award, The Young Chef Award went to Villa Toscana, located in the St. Regis hotel, Ray’s Grill received the Service Award for its enthusiastic, warm, and attentive hospitality and The Opening of the Year Award went to 3Fils Abu Dhabi.
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