UAE Hotels Recognised with 25 Michelin Keys for Exceptional Hospitality
Twenty-five hotels across the UAE, including properties in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Liwa Desert, and Ras Al Khaimah, have been awarded prestigious Michelin Keys in the 2026 selection.
The Michelin Guide has bestowed 25 Michelin Keys upon hotels across the UAE in its 2026 selection, recognising establishments that offer exceptional hospitality experiences. This includes hotels located in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the Liwa Desert, and Ras Al Khaimah.
Among the awarded properties, Atlantis The Royal in Dubai stands out as the UAE’s sole Three Michelin Key hotel, a designation for an extraordinary stay. The selection further comprises five Two Michelin Key hotels and 19 One Michelin Key hotels, indicating a strong performance in luxury and service.
Key UAE Hotels Recognised
Notable hotels receiving Two Michelin Keys include The Lana, Dorchester Collection in Dubai, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi, and The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert.
Properties awarded One Michelin Key include:
- Al Maha, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai
- Bab Al Shams, A Rare Finds Desert Resort, Dubai
- Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai
- The St. Regis Dubai The Palm
- The St. Regis Downtown Dubai
- Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai
- Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach
- Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
- Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
- Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
- Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island
- Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Sahel Villa Resort
- Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort
- Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort
Globally, the Michelin Guide’s hotel selection now features over 9,400 hotels, with 2,832 properties holding Michelin Keys. The 2026 selection for Asia and the Middle East alone includes 600 Michelin Key hotels, with 173 new additions or promotions.
Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guide, highlighted the continuous momentum in the hospitality sector, noting that the latest selection reflects a significant upscaling of offerings driven by more creative and ambitious projects. He commented that “Hoteliers are reinventing the stay experience through more immersive, personalised, and experiential concepts.”
Questions, answered
- How many Michelin Key hotels are there in the UAE?
- There are **25 hotels** across the UAE that have been awarded Michelin Keys in the 2026 selection, spanning Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Liwa Desert, and Ras Al Khaimah.
- Which UAE hotel received the highest Michelin Key rating?
- Atlantis The Royal in Dubai is the only hotel in the UAE to receive the prestigious **Three Michelin Key** rating, signifying an extraordinary stay experience.
- Which specific regions in the UAE are represented in the Michelin Key selection?
- The Michelin Key selection for the UAE includes hotels from **Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the Liwa Desert, and Ras Al Khaimah**, showcasing diverse luxury offerings across the Emirates.
- How many hotels in the UAE received Two Michelin Keys?
- Five hotels in the UAE were awarded Two Michelin Keys, including The Lana, Dorchester Collection (Dubai), Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi, and The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert.
- What is the total number of Michelin Key hotels globally?
- The global Michelin Guide hotel selection now includes **2,832 properties** awarded Michelin Keys, out of more than 9,400 hotels in total.
This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.
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