25 UAE Hotels Honored with Michelin Key Awards

Sep 19, 2026

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Sep 19, 2026 08:31

25 UAE hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah named Michelin Key winners

## Michelin Key Awards in UAE

The 2026 Michelin Guide has recognized 82 hotels in the UAE, with 25 receiving the prestigious Michelin Key award. This accolade, introduced in 2024, rates hotels similarly to Michelin stars for restaurants, with distinctions of One, Two, or Three Keys based on the quality of the stay.

## Top Honors in Dubai

Dubai leads with the most awarded hotels, including Atlantis The Royal, the only hotel in the UAE to receive Three Keys. Other notable Two Key hotels in Dubai are One&Only The Palm, Bvlgari Resort Dubai, and The Lana.

## Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah Highlights

In Abu Dhabi, the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental achieved Two Keys, while Ras Al Khaimah's Ritz-Carlton Al Wadi Desert also received Two Keys. Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah was awarded One Key.

## Global Expansion

Globally, the Michelin Key selection now includes over 9,400 hotels, with significant growth in Asia and the Middle East. The program expanded into new markets such as Mongolia and Myanmar, and increased its presence in countries like Saudi Arabia and Japan.

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