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

The latest results highlight Atlantis Dubai’s drive to build its profile as a culinary destination. FZN by Björn Frantzén secured a coveted five‑star rating, the only restaurant in Dubai to receive that recognition in this year’s list. The accolade follows FZN’s debut at number 22 in the Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026.

Ariana’s Persian Kitchen, La Mar by Gastón Acurio, Ling Ling Dubai, Hakkasan Dubai and Brasserie Frantzén were all awarded four‑star ratings in Forbes Travel Guide, adding further depth to the resort’s fine‑dining lineup.

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Several venues also entered Forbes Travel Guide’s ’highly recommended’ category for 2026, including estiatorio Milos, Nobu by the Beach and Nobu Dubai. Existing headline restaurants Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and Ossiano retained their five‑star status, while Seafire Steakhouse & Bar continued to hold a four‑star rating.

Commenting on the awards, Paul Baker, President of Atlantis Global, said that being recognised among the top three integrated resorts globally, while earning the highest number of new Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards worldwide, was an "extraordinary achievement".

He added: "Coupled with Atlantis The Royal becoming the first and only ‘Triple-Five’ property in the Middle East and Africa, these accolades are a powerful testament to the passion, talent and commitment of our teams. This momentum inspires us to continue raising the bar and delivering truly exceptional experiences for every guest as the year unfolds.”

Atlantis Dubai Forbes Travel Guide 2026 listing:

• Atlantis The Royal – Five-Star Rating

• Atlantis, The Palm – Four-Star Rating

• FZN by Björn Frantzén at Atlantis, The Palm – Five-Star Rating

• Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at Atlantis The Royal - Five-Star Rating

• Ossiano at Atlantis, The Palm - Five-Star Rating

• Seafire Steakhouse & Bar at Atlantis, The Palm - Four-Star Rating

• Ariana’s Persian Kitchen at Atlantis The Royal – Four-Star Rating

• La Mar by Gaston Acurio at Atlantis The Royal - Four-Star Rating

• Ling Ling Dubai at Atlantis The Royal - Four-Star Rating

• Hakkasan Dubai at Atlantis, The Palm - Four-Star Rating

• Brasserie Frantzén at Atlantis, The Palm - Four-Star Rating

• estiatorio Milos at Atlantis The Royal – Recommended

• Nobu by the Beach at Atlantis The Royal - Recommended

• Nobu Dubai at Atlantis, The Palm - Recommended

• AWAKEN Wellness at Atlantis The Royal – Five-Star Rating

• AWAKEN Wellness at Atlantis, The Palm - Four-Star Rating

A record 28 hotels across the GCC were awarded the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating in its 2026 Awards, with the UAE accounting for 19 of the top-ranked properties, including 14 in Dubai. Across the region, the number of Five-Star hotels increased by four properties year on year, with two new additions in the UAE and one each in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

The newly awarded hotels are Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi; Grosvenor House, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Dubai; Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve at The Red Sea destination; and Rosewood Doha.

Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises. To create the star ratings, FTG’s undercover inspectors pose as regular guests and test hundreds of service aspects that account for most of the overall score, with the remaining portion based on the quality of facilities. Inspectors typically stay a minimum of two nights, cover their own expenses and evaluate each property against more than 900 objective standards.

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