Luxury Restaurants in Dubai: Where Gastronomy Meets Exceptional Design

Dubai has established itself as a leading destination for luxury restaurants in Dubai, attracting renowned chefs and internationally acclaimed culinary experiences. Beyond the cuisine, the city is home to remarkable dining spaces where architecture, interior design and atmosphere play an essential role in shaping unforgettable experiences.

Discover seven luxury restaurants that showcase the city’s distinctive approach to fine dining.

FZN by Björn Frantzén

Located at Atlantis, The Palm, on Palm Jumeirah, FZN is a three-Michelin-starred restaurant by Swedish chef Björn Frantzén and part of the Frantzén Group. Its contemporary interiors combine Scandinavian influences with Japanese details, featuring an open kitchen, an elegant living room and a rooftop orangery.

Chef Björn Frantzén standing with arms crossed in an open kitchen setting. — Source: **FZN Restaurant Dubai**

U-shaped wooden dining counter overlooking an open commercial kitchen — Source: **FZN Restaurant Dubai**

Trèsind Studio

Set within St. Regis Gardens on Palm Jumeirah, Trèsind Studio is led by chef Himanshu Saini and has earned three Michelin stars. Known for its contemporary interpretation of Indian cuisine, the restaurant offers an intimate dining experience with an open kitchen and carefully curated tasting menus celebrating India’s culinary heritage.

Modern restaurant dining room with terracotta textured walls and round tables — Source: **Michelin Guide**

Male chef standing in a white jacket leaning on a chair in a dining room — Source: **Michelin Guide**

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Amara Chair

White textured armchair with gold metal legs isolated on a black background

STAY by Yannick Alléno

Situated at One&Only The Palm, STAY is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant led by French chef Yannick Alléno and part of his restaurant group. Its elegant interiors feature high timber walls, white columns and striking chandeliers, creating a sophisticated setting that complements its contemporary interpretation of classic French cuisine.

Portrait of male chef Yannick Alléno in a white uniform smiling inside a restaurant — Source: **Yannick Alléno**

Opulent fine dining room featuring black chandeliers and round tables with white tablecloths — Source: **Yannick Alléno**

Row on 45

Perched on the 45th floor of Grosvenor House in Dubai Marina, Row on 45 is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant by British chef Jason Atherton. Designed as a sophisticated penthouse, the intimate space accommodates just 22 guests and features an open kitchen, panoramic city views and a 17-course tasting menu combining French techniques with Japanese ingredients.

Elegant lounge interior with plush armchairs, patterned wallpaper, and a central bar cart — Source: **AD Middle East**

Il Ristorante – Niko Romito

Located at Bvlgari Resort Dubai on Jumeira Bay Island, Il Ristorante – Niko Romito brings contemporary Italian gastronomy to one of the city’s most refined hospitality destinations. Developed in collaboration with chef Niko Romito, the two-Michelin-starred restaurant reflects the resort’s Italian design identity, created by architecture studio Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, with understated interiors and Mediterranean influences.

Luxury restaurant bar with sea view, wooden floors, and potted green plants. — Source: **Forbes Travel Guide**

Orfali Bros

Located at Wasl 51 in Jumeirah 1, Orfali Bros is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant founded by Syrian brothers Mohammad, Wassim and Omar Orfali. Its contemporary Middle Eastern cuisine combines influences from different cultures, while the recently redesigned interiors feature dark wood panelling, designer furnishings and a striking two-storey open kitchen.

Three male chefs in matching grey shirts posing together. — Source: **Food and Wine Gazette**

Warmly lit open kitchen inside a restaurant framed by wooden arches — Source: **Food and Wine Gazette**

Hōseki

Set on the fourth floor of Bvlgari Resort Dubai, Hōseki offers an intimate Japanese dining experience led by sixth-generation sushi master Masahiro Sugiyama. Recognised with one Michelin star, the restaurant features minimalist interiors, clean architectural lines and just 18 counter seats, overlooking the Dubai skyline.

apanese chefs working behind a wooden sushi counter in a restaurant overlooking a city skyline. — Source: **WBP Stars**

Where Gastronomy and Design Come Together

Dubai’s fine dining scene demonstrates how exceptional restaurants are defined by more than their menus. Through distinctive architecture, carefully selected materials and considered interiors, these destinations create experiences where gastronomy and design become equally memorable.