The Michelin Guide Dubai 2026 lists 22 Bib Gourmand restaurants, the places its inspectors rate for great food at fair prices. Four are new this year: Middle Child, S.E.A Bistrot, Three Bros and YUBI Dubai.
Below is the full list with where each one is, what to order and how Michelin rates the spend, so you can eat Michelin-recommended food without a fine-dining bill.
Quick facts
- Edition: Michelin Guide Dubai 2026, the city’s fifth
- Revealed: Tuesday 6 October 2026 at Atlantis The Royal
- Bib Gourmands: 22 restaurants, 4 of them new
- Whole guide: 122 restaurants, including 20 with stars and 80 Michelin Selected
- Price key: Michelin marks three Bibs as $ (“on a budget”) and the rest as $$ (“a moderate spend”)
What is a Michelin Bib Gourmand?
It is Michelin’s award for good-value cooking. A Bib is not a star; it simply means inspectors think the food is excellent for what you pay. In Dubai, that usually means relaxed neighbourhood spots rather than hotel dining rooms.
Many are in Jumeirah, Al Wasl, JLT and Dubai Hills, and several take walk-ins only, so go early.
All 22 Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants in Dubai for 2026
1. Middle Child (new)
Area: Warehouse 13A, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz. Order: the triple tomato tart or pappardelle bolognese. Spend: $$. An Italian-leaning café, deli and cookbook shop. No reservations.
2. S.E.A Bistrot (new)
Area: Jumeirah Street, Jumeirah 3. Order: mango sticky rice and the milk cake to finish. Spend: $$. Chef Shane McNeill’s small Asian bistro has limited seats, so book.
3. Three Bros (new)
Area: Wasl 51, Jumeirah 1, opposite Orfali Bros. Order: the Comté croquette and a flatbread from the “Pidza not Pizza” section. Spend: $$. Book well ahead.
4. YUBI Dubai (new)
Area: 25 Jump Street, One Central, Trade Centre. Order: a hand-roll set at the counter. Spend: $$. Walk-ins only. Metro: World Trade Centre (Red Line).
5. Bait Maryam
Area: Cluster D, JLT. Order: Maryam fukhara (kibbeh in pomegranate molasses), the lunchtime dish of the day with soup, and kunafa. Spend: $. Metro: JLT is served by DMCC and Sobha Realty stations.
6. Konjiki Hototogisu
Area: Level 2, Mall of the Emirates. Order: the signature shoyu ramen and gyoza. Spend: $. No bookings, but counter seats usually free up. Metro: Mall of the Emirates (Red Line).
7. Revelry
Area: Dubai Hills Estate Business Park. Order: three small plates and a main, then the Baileys tiramisu with Kahlua rasmalai. Spend: $. A casual Indian tapas bar next to its sister, avatāra.
8. Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant
Area: Al Fahidi Historical District, Bur Dubai. Order: lamb machboos to share, then luqaimat. Spend: $$. The only Emirati Bib. Metro: Sharaf DG (formerly Al Fahidi, Green Line).
9. Shabestan
Area: Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira Creek. Order: kashk e bademjan, the signature aubergine dish, and grilled meats. Spend: $$. A family-run Persian room with Creek views. Metro: Union, a short walk.
10. 3Fils
Area: Jumeirah Fishing Harbour. Order: the Chilean sea bass, plus three or four small plates each. Spend: $$. Expect a queue, so bring sunglasses.
11. Berenjak
Area: Dar Wasl Mall, Al Wasl Road. Order: mezze and charcoal-grilled kebabs. Spend: $$. The Dubai branch of the London Persian favourite, with a separate room for groups.
12. Sufret Maryam
Area: Wasl 51, Jumeirah 1. Order: the 48-hour sourdough and the labneh crème brûlée. Spend: $$. Chef Salam Dakkak’s second restaurant, built for sharing.
13. Harummanis
Area: Wasl 51, Jumeirah 1. Order: the slow-cooked rendang. Spend: $$. Malay grill food; come with a group.
14. Hawkerboi
Area: The Park, JLT. Order: the fish curry and the caramelised pineapple pie. Spend: $$. Street food from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Myanmar.
15. Khadak
Area: Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 2. Order: kale chaat, keema pao and the kulfi falooda. Spend: $$. Indian street food with plenty for vegetarians.
16. Kinoya
Area: The Onyx Tower 2, The Greens. Order: any of the eight ramen bowls. Spend: $$. Book counter seats in advance.
17. Goldfish
Area: Galleria Mall, Al Wasl Road. Order: the daily chef’s specials and yakitori. Spend: $$. Sit at the counter if you can.
18. REIF Japanese Kushiyaki – Dar Wasl
Area: Dar Wasl Mall, Al Wasl Road. Order: tantanmen ramen and the wagyu steamed bun. Spend: $$.
19. REIF Japanese Kushiyaki – Dubai Hills
Area: Dubai Hills Estate Business Park. Order: skewers, escargot teriyaki and beef gyoza. Spend: $$.
20. DUO Gastrobar – Dubai Hills
Area: Dubai Hills Estate Business Park. Order: the oxtail pie with Taleggio. Spend: $$. Also good for breakfast and lunch.
21. DUO Gastrobar – Creek Harbour
Area: Dubai Creek Harbour promenade. Order: beef cheek with onion gratin and the house lemonade. Spend: $$. Skyline views across the water.
22. 21 Grams
Area: Meyan Mall, Umm Suqeim 2. Order: the phyllo pie, or homemade pitta and eggs at breakfast. Spend: $$. Balkan sharing plates.
Which Bib Gourmands are cheapest?
Michelin gives its “on a budget” $ symbol to just three Dubai Bibs: Bait Maryam, Konjiki Hototogisu and Revelry. Everything else is $$, a moderate spend. Michelin does not publish exact prices, so check each menu before you go.
Which Dubai restaurants have Michelin stars in 2026?
Twenty restaurants hold stars this year. FZN by Björn Frantzén and Tresind Studio keep three stars, and Orfali Bros moved up to two. Birch and KIGO are the new one-star entries. See the full selection on the Michelin Guide website.
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FAQs
How many Bib Gourmand restaurants are in Dubai in 2026?
Twenty-two, including four new ones: Middle Child, S.E.A Bistrot, Three Bros and YUBI Dubai.
Is a Bib Gourmand the same as a Michelin star?
No. A star rewards outstanding cooking; a Bib Gourmand rewards very good food at good value.
Which Bib Gourmands can you reach by metro?
YUBI Dubai (World Trade Centre), Konjiki Hototogisu (Mall of the Emirates), Al Khayma (Sharaf DG), Shabestan (Union) and the JLT pair, Bait Maryam and Hawkerboi.
Do I need to book?
For S.E.A Bistrot, Three Bros and Kinoya’s counter, yes. Middle Child, YUBI Dubai and Konjiki Hototogisu do not take bookings.
