Jumeirah’s dining destinations recognized in the Gault&Millau UAE Guide 2026 | News
Jumeirah has been recognized for the fifth year in a row in the prestigious Gault&Millau UAE 2026 guide, with eleven of its signature restaurants listed for their consistent culinary excellence.
The results of Gault&Millau’s team of independent reviewers were unveiled at an exclusive gala and awards ceremony at Atlantis the Royal on Monday 2 February, where eleven of Jumeirah’s own dining destinations and culinary talent were shortlisted across eight award categories. This year also marks the impressive inclusion of four culinary concepts from the newly opened Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, with Madame Li, Rialto, The Bombay Club by Chef Manav Tuli and Umi Kei making their debut on the esteemed list.
The Gault&Millau rating system, one of the world’s most established and respected food guides, sees restaurants visited anonymously by professional food critics and then ranked on a scale of 1 to 20 based solely on the quality and creativity of the food.
Jumeirah Burj Al Arab’s French-Italian restaurant, Al Muntaha, led the charge, receiving a rating of 18 and 4 Toques, alongside Ristorante L’Olivo in Al Mahara with its own rating of 15.5 and 3 Toques. Jumeirah Al Qasr’s iconic Pierchic and Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab’s Rialto both achieved a Toque and a rating of 13.
Additionally, Jumeirah celebrated wins in several restaurant-specific categories:
– Al Muntaha, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab | Winner: Bread Selection of the Year
– Al Muntaha, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab | Winner: Cheese Selection of the Year
– Al Muntaha, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab | 18/20 | 4 Toques
– Ristorante L’Olivo in Al Mahara, Jumeirah Burj Al Arab | 15.5/20 | 3 Toques
– Rialto, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab | 13/20 | 1 Toque
– Ms Li, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab | 11/20
– The Bombay Club by Chef Manav Tuli, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab | 11/20
– Umi Kei, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab | 11/20
– Al Nafoorah, Jumeirah Al Qasr | 11/20
– La Promenade, Jumeirah Al Qasr | 11/20
– Pierchic, Jumeirah Al Qasr | 13/20 | 1 Toque
– Redfish, Jumeirah Al Naseem | 11.5/20
– Shimmers, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam | 11/20
Visit www.jumeirah.com or get in touch to explore Jumeirah’s portfolio of dining destinations in the United Arab Emirates, with concepts to suit all tastes and occasions. [email protected] for reservations.
