Dubai’s culinary scene has officially entered the global elite, with the 2025 Michelin Guide crowning FZN by Björn Frantzén and Trèsind Studio as the city’s first ever three-Michelin-star restaurants. This marks a historic moment not just for the city, but also for Indian cuisine globally, as Trèsind Studio becomes the first Indian restaurant in the world to earn the prestigious three-star rating.

The announcement came during a glittering ceremony at Address Sky Views, where Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guide, praised Dubai’s dynamic gastronomic landscape, stating: “Dubai will remain at the forefront of the global culinary stage.”

Michelin Star Restaurants in Dubai 2025:

Three Michelin Stars:

• FZN by Björn Frantzén

• Trèsind Studio (historic recognition for Indian cuisine)

Two Michelin Stars (Retained):

• Il Ristorante by Niko Romito

• Row on 45

• Stay by Yannick Alléno

One Michelin Star (14 total):

• New: Jamavar, Manāo

• Retained: 11 Woodfire, Al Muntaha, avatāra, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Hakkasan, Hōseki, La Dame de Pic, Moonrise, Orfali Bros, Ossiano, Smoked Room, Tasca by José Avillez

Michelin Green Star (Sustainability Excellence):

• Boca

• Lowe

• Teible

Bib Gourmand (Great Value Dining – 22 Restaurants):

New Additions:

• Duo Gastrobar (Creek Harbour)

• Harummanis

• Hawkerboi

• Khadak

• Sufret Maryam

Retained Notables: 21 Grams, 3Fils, Aamara, Berenjak, Kinoya, Hoe Lee Kow, REIF Japanese Kushiyaki (both locations)

Special Awards:

• Service: Mohamed Galal (Al Khayma Heritage)

• Sommelier: Shiv Menon (Boca)

• Young Chef: Abhiraj Khatwani (Manāo)

• Opening of the Year: Ronin

Michelin Selected Restaurants:

16 new additions including Studio Frantzén, Ronin, Sexy Fish, and Mimi Mei Fair joined a strong list of retained favorites such as Zuma, Nobu, Il Borro, and LPM.

With a total of 19 Michelin-starred restaurants and 22 Bib Gourmand eateries, Dubai continues to cement its place as a world-class food capital.