Dubai's best chef's counters, priced per head.
The Michelin Guide Dubai 2026 is out. Four small rooms where the chef cooks at the counter. Published prices run from AED 995 to AED 1,500 a head.
Four placesChecked 25 October 2026Prices in AED
The Michelin Guide Dubai 2026 came out this month. These are four rooms where the chef cooks at the counter, close enough to talk to.
Published prices run from AED 995 at moonrise to AED 1,500 for eight courses at KIGO. Trèsind Studio is AED 1,350 a head, food only. ISHQ, the newest of the four, hasn't published a price, so confirm it when booking.
Money goes down early at most of them. moonrise confirms a seat only after an AED 500-a-head deposit, and Trèsind takes the full AED 1,350 upfront, refundable up to 48 hours before. Mention allergies when booking: set menus can't flex much.
Hours and prices change. Check with the venue before you go.
New at Raffles Dubai
ISHQ by Chef Bhatia
Nimish Bhatia's new Indian tasting room at Raffles Dubai. Two degustation menus, 13 or 19 courses, with courses finished at the table.
The facts
- Where
- Raffles Dubai, Wafi City
- When
- Dinner, by reservation
- Price
- Not published. Confirm when booking
- How to book
- Book on ishq.ae (OpenTable) or +971 55 275 9691
- Who it's for
- An anniversary, or a client you like
Book on OpenTable (opens in a new tab)Open in Maps @ishq.restaurant
15 seats in Al Satwa, one Michelin star
moonrise
Solemann Haddad's rooftop counter cooks what he calls Dubai cuisine. The first bite, Roots, uses only produce grown in UAE soil.
The facts
- Where
- Eden House rooftop, Al Satwa
- When
- Tue–Sat, 6pm and 9:30pm
- Price
- AED 995 tasting menu
- How to book
- SevenRooms via moon-rise.xyz. AED 500 deposit a head
- Who it's for
- Curious eaters. It can't do dairy-, gluten- or egg-free
Book via moon-rise.xyz (opens in a new tab)Open in Maps @moonrise.xyz
Sushi counter in DIFC, a new Michelin star
KIGO
Kaiseki and Edomae sushi in one sitting, led by chefs Aki Tanigawa and Daihachiro Ebata. It won its first star this month.
The facts
- Where
- Gate Village 09, Four Seasons DIFC
- When
- Wed–Sun, seatings 6–10pm
- Price
- 8 courses from AED 1,500
- How to book
- kigodubai.com or +971 4 506 0388. Smart elegant dress
- Who it's for
- Japan devotees. Wine or sake pairing from AED 750
Three Michelin stars, Palm Jumeirah
Trèsind Studio
Himanshu Saini's surprise Indian tasting menu kept its three stars this month. Open kitchen, rooftop room, and a botanical bar to start.
The facts
- Where
- St. Regis Gardens, Palm Jumeirah
- When
- Mon–Sat, 6pm and 9:15pm
- Price
- AED 1,350 a head, food only, paid in advance
- How to book
- Call +971 58 895 1272. Full refund if cancelled 48 hours ahead
- Who it's for
- The big-occasion booking. No under-14s
tresindstudio.com (opens in a new tab)Open in Maps @tresindstudio
How we checked
Every fact here comes from the venue's own website, menu, booking page or Instagram, or from the Michelin Guide and official listings. Nobody paid to be in this guide, and nobody knew we were writing it. If something has changed, write to [email protected] and we'll correct it. How we pick a place →
Photos
- ISHQ by Chef Bhatia: @ishq.restaurant
- moonrise: @moonrise.xyz
- KIGO: Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
- Trèsind Studio: @tresindstudio
