3 Abu Dhabi restaurants retain Michelin stars in 2026 guide

Three Abu Dhabi restaurants – Hakkasan, Emirati restaurant Erth and Talea by Antonio Guida – have each retained their one Michelin star in the 2026 edition of the Michelin Guide announced at a ceremony held at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental.

Now in its fourth year, the Michelin Guide Abu Dhabi has expanded to include eight new restaurants, bringing the total number to 56, up from 42 when the Abu Dhabi edition first launched. 

However, 99 Sushi lost its star in the latest edition.

Three restaurants were awarded the Bib Gourmand distinction, which recognises quality cooking at good value: Bua Thai Café, Goldfish Sushi & Yakitori Abu Dhabi and 3Fils. 

Seven venues retained their Bib Gourmand status, including Mika and Ryba, added last year, alongside Al Mrzab, Almayass, Beirut Sur Mer, Otoro and T’azal.

3Fils Abu Dhabi, located in Al Bateen and sister to the Dubai original, also received the Opening of the Year award, with inspectors saying they were “hugely impressed” by its relaxed setting and modern Japanese menu.