Atlantis Dubai has achieved two major milestones in the global MICHELIN Guide hotel selection for 2026. Atlantis The Royal has retained its prestigious Three Michelin Keys for the second consecutive year, while Atlantis, The Palm has joined the guide’s selection of hotels for the first time.
The recognition further strengthens Dubai’s position as a leading destination for luxury hospitality. It comes just days after Atlantis The Royal secured fourth place on the World’s 50 Best Hotels list for 2026. The resort was also named the Best Hotel in the Middle East and received the Best Beach Hotel award for the second consecutive year.
Regionally, the UAE leads with 25 hotels awarded Michelin Keys, reflecting the country’s strong presence on the global luxury tourism and hospitality map.
Atlantis The Royal Maintains Michelin’s Highest Hotel Rating
Atlantis The Royal continues to distinguish itself in the luxury hospitality sector after retaining Three Michelin Keys, the highest distinction awarded by the MICHELIN Guide to hotels offering exceptional and unique stays.
The recognition builds on the resort’s success last year, when it received Three Michelin Keys at the first global Michelin Key awards ceremony, held in Paris, France.
During the same ceremony, Atlantis The Royal also won the inaugural MICHELIN Architecture and Design Award, one of four special awards introduced by the guide in recognition of outstanding architectural and design achievements.
Retaining the highest Michelin rating for a second consecutive year highlights the resort’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences that combine distinctive architecture, high-quality service, and careful attention to every detail of the guest experience.
Ranks Fourth Among the World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2026
The latest recognition adds to Atlantis The Royal’s series of international achievements in 2026, following its fourth-place ranking on the World’s 50 Best Hotels list.
The resort was also named the Best Hotel in the Middle East for the year and received the Best Beach Hotel award for the second consecutive year, further strengthening its position among the world’s leading luxury destinations.
These successive accolades reflect the resort’s growing international recognition while reinforcing Dubai’s standing as one of the world’s leading luxury tourism destinations.
Atlantis, The Palm Joins the MICHELIN Guide for the First Time in 2026
In another achievement for Atlantis Dubai, Atlantis, The Palm has been included in the MICHELIN Guide’s hotel selection for 2026 for the first time, following its selection by Michelin inspectors in recognition of its hospitality and guest experiences.
The inclusion marks another milestone for the iconic resort, one of Dubai’s most prominent tourism and hospitality destinations, known for its diverse accommodations and entertainment experiences that attract visitors from around the world.
With Atlantis, The Palm joining the Michelin selection, Atlantis Dubai continues to strengthen its global presence through two distinctive resorts, each offering its own identity and approach to luxury hospitality.
UAE Leads the Region With 25 Michelin Key Hotels
The UAE has further strengthened its regional leadership in luxury hospitality, topping the list of countries in the region with 25 hotels awarded Michelin Keys in the 2026 selection.
Saudi Arabia ranked second regionally with 17 hotels, followed by Qatar with 11 and Jordan with five. Bahrain and Oman each recorded three hotels, while Kuwait had two.
The results highlight the UAE’s established position in the hospitality sector and the wide range of luxury hotels and resorts offering distinctive accommodation experiences across the country.
How Does the MICHELIN Guide Award Keys to Hotels?
The MICHELIN Guide evaluates and selects hotels based on five internationally recognized criteria. These include excellence in architecture and interior design, the quality and consistency of service, the hotel’s individual character and personality, value for money, and its contribution to a memorable guest experience within its particular setting.
Michelin Keys are the hotel equivalent of the famous Michelin Stars awarded to restaurants, with three levels of recognition reflecting the quality of the overall stay.
One Michelin Key is awarded to hotels offering a very special stay, while Two Michelin Keys recognize an exceptional stay. Three Michelin Keys represent the guide’s highest distinction, reserved for hotels that deliver an extraordinary and unique experience.
Atlantis Dubai Management Celebrates Global Achievement
Kim Barter, General Manager of Atlantis Dubai, said that Atlantis The Royal’s achievement of Three Michelin Keys for the second consecutive year, while remaining the only hotel in the UAE to hold the guide’s highest hotel rating, represents significant recognition of the passion, dedication, and consistency demonstrated by its teams.
He added that the inclusion of Atlantis, The Palm in the MICHELIN Guide’s selection makes the achievement even more meaningful, noting that the two resorts offer different experiences but share the same commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences.
Full List of UAE Hotels Awarded Michelin Keys in 2026
The list of UAE hotels awarded Michelin Keys for 2026 features some of the country’s most prominent luxury hotels and resorts, with their ratings as follows.
Three Michelin Keys: Atlantis The Royal, which retained the guide’s highest hotel rating for the second consecutive year.
Two Michelin Keys: One&Only The Palm, Bulgari Resort Dubai, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi, The Lana Dubai, and The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert.
One Michelin Key: ME Dubai, Bab Al Shams Dubai, Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Abu Dhabi, Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Abu Dhabi, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira Dubai, Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers, Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, and Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi.
The list also includes Al Maha Resort & Spa Al Ain, Erth Abu Dhabi, The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm, Address Beach Dubai, The St. Regis Downtown Dubai, Biltmore Villas Dubai, Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach, Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai, and Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island.
