Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s dining scene is no stranger to global recognition, and the latest MENA’s Top 50 Restaurants list proves it. If you’re a food lover, you’ll be pleased to know that many of the region’s best dining spots are right here in the UAE. Let’s take a look at the standouts that made the list in 2026.
MENA’s Top Restaurants in Dubai for 2026
Dubai is clearly dominating, with seven dining spots mentioned in the top 10:
- Kinoya (2)
- Trèsind Studio (3)
- Orfali bros (3)
- Surfet Maryam (7)
- Jun’s (8)
- Manao (9)
- Moonrise (10)
It’s no surprise that the city recently ranked second as a top global dining destination for 2026. In total, Dubai has 21 entries on the MENA’s Top 50 Restaurants list, which speaks volumes about the city’s culinary excellence. Here are other notable places from the rating:
- Woodfire (14)
- Kokoro (15)
- 3 Fils Dubai (17)
- FZN (22)
- TakaHisa (23)
- LPM Dubai (27)
- Three Bros (29)
The final part of the list features some standout spots like Gaia (33), Zuma (34), Mimi Kakushi (35), Row on 45 (36), Chez Wam (38), Boca (41), and Girl and the Goose (43).
If you want to get a true experience of what Dubai is all about, be sure to check out the Taste of Dubai 2026, where you can sample the best of the city’s culinary offerings.
MENA’s Top Restaurants in Abu Dhabi for 2026
The UAE capital also made its mark with some must-try spots earning recognition:
- Marmellata Bakery (16)
- 3 Fils Abu Dhabi (42)
- LPM Abu Dhabi (47)
For an insider’s look at what else the city has to offer, check out the MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2026, where you can discover all the new restaurants that have joined the guide and the special awards they’ve earned.
And while Dubai and Abu Dhabi are dominating the list of MENA’s Top 50 Restaurants with almost half of positions, it’s worth mentioning the number one spot: Khufu’s, located in Cairo, Egypt, inside the stunning Giza Pyramid Complex.
