Dubai Michelin Guide 2026: Why some temporarily closed restaurants have retained their stars
Dubai: Several temporarily closed restaurants in Dubai have retained their coveted Michelin stars in the newly unveiled Michelin Guide Dubai 2026, with the international restaurant rating authority confirming to Gulf News that their distinctions remain valid based on previous inspections. The fifth edition of the prestigious guide, unveiled on October 6 at Atlantis The Royal, features 122…
Dubai's Michelin Guide 2026, unveiled on October 6 at Atlantis The Royal, has retained Michelin stars for several restaurants that are temporarily closed, contrary to initial speculation. Despite suspending operations, establishments such as Al Muntaha, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Ossiano, and Smoked Room are still holding onto their one-Michelin-star distinctions.
Michelin clarified that the awards remain valid based on their most recent inspections, with plans to reassess the restaurants as soon as they reopen. The guide features 122 restaurants across 38 cuisine types, marking a 100% increase in the number of entries since its inception five years ago. Among the notable additions are Orfali Bros, elevated to two Michelin stars, and Birch and KIGO, both earning their first Michelin stars.
Michelin's decision to maintain distinctions for temporarily closed restaurants highlights their commitment to recognizing excellence in the culinary landscape, regardless of temporary operational changes.
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