Core Insights - The MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi 2026 has introduced its fourth edition, featuring eleven new restaurants, including three with Bib Gourmand distinctions and three retaining One MICHELIN Star awards, highlighting the city's evolving culinary scene [2][3][6] Restaurant Additions - A total of 56 restaurants are included in the 2026 selection, with 11 new additions: three new Bib Gourmand establishments and eight newly selected restaurants [6] - Notable new restaurants include Bua Thai Café, 3Fils Abu Dhabi, Goldfish, Cipriani Dolci, Antonia, Novikov Abu Dhabi, Villa Mamas, Taparelle, Pincode by Kunal Kapur, Strawfire by Ross Shonhan, and Sand & Koal [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][18] Awards and Recognitions - Three restaurants retained their One MICHELIN Star: Erth, Hakkasan, and Talea by Antonio Guida, showcasing their consistent excellence in gastronomy [4] - The Bib Gourmand award recognizes restaurants that provide good quality food at great prices [5] - Special Awards were given to highlight exceptional contributions in the hospitality industry, including the Exceptional Cocktail Award to Strawfire by Ross Shonhan, the Young Chef Award to Villa Toscana, the Service Award to Ray's Grill, and the Opening of the Year Award to 3Fils Abu Dhabi [19][20][21][22][23]