Atlantis Dubai tops global ranking for new Forbes Travel stars in 2026

Atlantis Dubai has topped the global table for new Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards in 2026, with the ratings agency revealing its latest list on 11 February. The dual‑island destination has also climbed from sixth to second place worldwide among integrated resorts by total star count and now holds nearly 60 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards across its portfolio, the most of any single‑brand integrated resort, marking a sharp increase on the 31 stars it held last year.

At the centre of this performance is Atlantis The Royal, which has been recognised as the Middle East and Africa’s first “triple‑five” property with five‑star ratings for the hotel, its AWAKEN Wellness spa and a signature restaurant. This makes its spa the only one in Dubai to receive a new five‑star rating for 2026.

Meanwhile, sister property Atlantis, The Palm has retained its four‑star rating for a fifth consecutive year.