{"id":44920,"date":"2025-10-24T10:03:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T10:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/?p=44920"},"modified":"2025-10-24T12:27:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T12:27:07","slug":"michelin-guide-abu-dhabi-2026-all-new-restaurants-added-to-the-list-and-special-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/michelin-guide-abu-dhabi-2026-all-new-restaurants-added-to-the-list-and-special-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2026: All New Restaurants Added to the List and Special Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2026<\/strong> <strong>has been revealed<\/strong>, and it\u2019s a celebration of everything that makes the capital&#8217;s dining scene shine. Held at the grand Emirates Palace, the event brought together the city&#8217;s finest chefs, all gathered to toast the fourth edition of this prestigious guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, <strong>56 restaurants made the list<\/strong>, including 11 new additions and three Bib Gourmand winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2026: MICHELIN Star Restaurants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Three restaurants in Abu Dhabi have maintained their <strong>One MICHELIN Star<\/strong> status:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Erth<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hakkasan<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Talea by Antonio Guida<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/michelin_stars_table_hakkasan_2025_nov_23_hakkasan_abu_dhabi_101207-full-en1757940448-e1761298944636.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/michelin_stars_table_hakkasan_2025_nov_23_hakkasan_abu_dhabi_101207-full-en1757940448-e1761298944636.webp 960w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/michelin_stars_table_hakkasan_2025_nov_23_hakkasan_abu_dhabi_101207-full-en1757940448-e1761298944636-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/michelin_stars_table_hakkasan_2025_nov_23_hakkasan_abu_dhabi_101207-full-en1757940448-e1761298944636-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/michelin_stars_table_hakkasan_2025_nov_23_hakkasan_abu_dhabi_101207-full-en1757940448-e1761298944636-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holding onto a star is a huge achievement, requiring a level of consistency and dedication that keeps guests returning year after year. These restaurants continue to deliver exceptional dining experiences, keeping them at the top of the city&#8217;s culinary landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2026: New Restaurants in the Guide\u2019s Selection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s list welcomes new additions that are definitely worth checking out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Antonia<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cipriani Dolci<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Novikov Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pincode by Kunal Kapur<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sand &amp; Koal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strawfire by Ross Shonhan<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taparelle<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Villa Mamas<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"838\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SaveClip.App_470274673_574211302229790_6124568655782026410_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SaveClip.App_470274673_574211302229790_6124568655782026410_n.jpg 838w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SaveClip.App_470274673_574211302229790_6124568655782026410_n-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SaveClip.App_470274673_574211302229790_6124568655782026410_n-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SaveClip.App_470274673_574211302229790_6124568655782026410_n-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2026: New Bib Gourmands<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bib Gourmand award, given to <strong>restaurants that offer exceptional food at great value<\/strong>, went to three spots:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bua Thai Caf\u00e9<\/strong> on Yas Island<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3Fils Abu Dhabi<\/strong> at Al Bateen Marina<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goldfish<\/strong> in Marina Mall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As MICHELIN&#8217;s International Director Gwendal Poullennec put it, Abu Dhabi has now firmly established itself not just as a cultural capital, but as a global food destination, where creativity and hospitality collide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Goldfish_Interior2-e1761299198644.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Goldfish_Interior2-e1761299198644.jpg 920w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Goldfish_Interior2-e1761299198644-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Goldfish_Interior2-e1761299198644-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Goldfish_Interior2-e1761299198644-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re craving a <strong>truly exceptional dining experience in Abu Dhabi<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/michelin-guide-food-festival-is-returning-to-abu-dhabi\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12215\"><strong>MICHELIN Guide Food Festival<\/strong> <strong>2025<\/strong><\/a> in November is a must-attend! Over the course of three days, you\u2019ll have the chance to explore 20 MICHELIN Guide-recognized restaurants from all over the world or book exclusive Chef\u2019s Table experience. <strong>Get the tickets <strong>on Platinumlist<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>to unlock the best culinary treats in the city!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"bg-card text-card-foreground flex flex-col gap-6 rounded-xl border py-6 shadow-sm\" data-slot=\"card\"><div class=\"px-6\" data-slot=\"card-content\"><div class=\"flex min-w-0 flex-1 flex-col items-center justify-center gap-6 rounded-lg border-dashed p-6 text-center text-balance md:p-12\" data-slot=\"empty\"><div class=\"flex max-w-sm flex-col items-center gap-2 text-center\" data-slot=\"empty-header\"><div class=\"flex shrink-0 items-center justify-center mb-2 [&_svg]:pointer-events-none [&_svg]:shrink-0 bg-muted text-foreground size-10 rounded-lg [&_svg:not([class*='size-'])]:size-6\" data-slot=\"empty-icon\" data-variant=\"icon\"> <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"size-6\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"> <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M12 9v2m0 4h.01M21 12a9 9 0 1 1-18 0 9 9 0 0 1 18 0z\"\/> <\/svg><\/div><div class=\"text-lg font-medium tracking-tight\" data-slot=\"empty-title\"> Event temporarily unavailable<\/div><div class=\"text-muted-foreground [&>a:hover]:text-primary text-sm\/relaxed [&>a]:underline [&>a]:underline-offset-4\" data-slot=\"empty-description\"> Please try again later<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Special Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strawfire<\/strong> won <strong>recognition for its cocktail craftsmanship<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Villa Toscana<\/strong> claimed <strong>Young Chef Award<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ray\u2019s Grill<\/strong> received <strong>Service Award<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3Fils Abu Dhabi<\/strong> was honored as <strong>Opening of the Year<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to discover more dining options in the capital, make sure to check out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.net\/guide\/the-best-restaurants-in-abu-dhabi\">guide on the best restaurants in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/strong> (some of this year&#8217;s MICHELIN Guide spots are also mentioned).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more updates on Abu Dhabi\u2019s dining scene and all top events in the city!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2026 has been revealed, and it\u2019s a celebration of everything that makes the capital&#8217;s dining scene shine. 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