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The esteemed Gault&Millau guide just awarded two Dubai restaurants<\/a> a history-making five toques. And yes, we\u2019re already calling in for a table.<\/p>\n

The ceremony marked the guide\u2019s fifth edition in the country, which has played a pivotal role in recognising talent in the gastronomy industry and changing the face of culinary excellence in the UAE and around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

The event took place on February 2, at Atlantis The Royal, bringing together 250 chefs, sommeliers, restaurateurs and industry names for the reveal of the 2026 ratings and awards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eighteen awards were presented on the night, including five new categories, and guests were given the fifth edition of the Gault&Millau UAE guide, now expanded to 203 establishments across four emirates.<\/span><\/p>\n

The defining moment of the evening came down to two names. FZN by Bj\u00f6rn Frantz\u00e9n and Tr\u00e8sind Studio were both awarded the guide\u2019s highest honour, five toques, each receiving a 19 out of 20 score, marking a history-making result for the city.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Toques are Gault&Millau\u2019s way of rating restaurants, with more toques indicating a higher score and a stronger overall experience, from the cooking to consistency. This year, the guide awarded 88 toques across the UAE, an indication of how broad the food scene has become.<\/span><\/p>\n

The ceremony also carried a wider message about how the country\u2019s hospitality landscape is evolving. In an address on the night, Ali Akawi, CEO of ITP Media Group, expressed his pride in witnessing Gault&Millau UAE\u2019s contribution to the country\u2019s \u201csurge in creativity,\u201d and reflecting on \u201cthe growing richness, diversity and reach of the UAE\u2019s restaurant and hospitality sector.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Among the big wins, Tr\u00e8sind Studio was named Restaurant of the Year, with Himanshu Saini taking Chef of the Year. Meanwhile, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, TakaHisa, Orfali Bros and Zuma Dubai also picked up awards.<\/span><\/p>\n

The UAE is already known for bringing us some of the best experiences out there, and nights like this signify that the dining scene is continuing to expand and get even more refined. If you\u2019re looking to add new go-to spots<\/a> to your list, you can find the full lineup of winners here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42713,"featured_media":69216,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[260,225,35],"yoast_head":"\nThe Gault&Millau UAE Gala 2026 Just Set a New Bar for Dining<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"GRAZIA brings you all the details on the event, which took place at Atlantis The Royal on February 2\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/the-gaultmillau-uae-gala\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Gault&Millau UAE Gala 2026 Just Set a New Bar for Dining\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"GRAZIA brings you all the details on the 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