Dubai’s Greek dining scene is represented in the 2026 Michelin Guide, with two restaurants showcasing Hellenic cuisine in a city facing renewed scrutiny over its prestigious restaurant rankings.
The latest edition of the guide has attracted controversy after several closed restaurants retained their Michelin stars, prompting questions about how the organisation evaluates establishments during a difficult period for Dubai’s hospitality industry.
While the debate has centred on restaurants awarded stars despite being closed, Greek cuisine continues to feature in the emirate’s high-end dining landscape.
Two Greek Restaurants Feature in Michelin’s Dubai Guide
The Estiatorio Milos and Avli by Tashas are the two restaurants listed under Greek cuisine in the Michelin Guide’s Dubai selection.
Estiatorio Milos: Greek Seafood at the Heart of Dubai
Located at Atlantis The Royal on Palm Jumeirah, Estiatorio Milos brings a contemporary interpretation of Greek dining to one of Dubai’s most prominent luxury hospitality destinations.
The restaurant highlights the flavours of Greece, with seafood, fresh ingredients and traditional Hellenic dishes at the centre of its menu.
Michelin praises its Greek offerings, including tomato and aged feta salad, alongside a selection of Greek wines.
The restaurant combines Mediterranean culinary traditions with an upscale dining experience aimed at international visitors and Dubai residents.
Avli by Tashas: A Taste of Greece
Avli by Tashas is the second Greek restaurant appearing in Michelin’s Dubai guide.
Its inclusion reflects the continued presence of Greek cuisine in the emirate’s competitive restaurant market, where international culinary traditions compete for the attention of residents and visitors.
However, neither Estiatorio Milos nor Avli by Tashas holds a Michelin star in the 2026 Dubai Guide. Both appear in Michelin’s Greek cuisine category, which is distinct from its list of starred restaurants.
Michelin Faces Questions Over Closed Restaurants
The wider controversy surrounding the 2026 guide centres on establishments that retained their distinctions despite being closed.
Michelin has defended the decision, explaining that the restaurants’ distinctions remain based on previous inspections and that its inspectors will reassess them when they reopen.
The guide’s fifth Dubai edition, unveiled in October, features 122 restaurants across 38 cuisine types. It also recognises restaurants that have continued to develop their culinary offerings despite challenging conditions for the hospitality sector.
For Greek cuisine, the inclusion of Milos and Avli demonstrates that Hellenic dining remains part of Dubai’s international food scene.
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