Michelin Guide Dubai: How have closed restaurants been awarded stars?
This week on Culture Bites, Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews discuss the reaction to this year’s Michelin Guide Dubai, which was not without controversy.
The annual list awards highly coveted stars to the most impressive eateries in the emirate. Two new venues have been awarded stars this year, while Orfali Bros has been promoted from one to two stars. But some have questioned how more than 10 restaurants on the list could have been recognised by Michelin, while their operations were paused.
Enas and Farah talk about the challenges faced by the hospitality sector since the start of 2026 due to…
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