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Atlantis Dubai Earns Major Honors in 2026 Michelin Guide
Atlantis Dubai has received two important hotel honors.
Atlantis The Royal kept the MICHELIN Guide’s highest award, called Three MICHELIN Keys.
It has now held this award for two years in a row.
It is still the only hotel in the United Arab Emirates with Three Keys.
Atlantis, The Palm was added to the MICHELIN Guide’s hotel list for the first time.
The Guide chooses hotels by looking at their design, service, personality, value and guest experience.
Atlantis The Royal was also ranked fourth among the world’s 50 best hotels for 2026.
These awards recognize the work of the teams at both resorts.
Atlantis The Royal retained Three MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 global hotel selection.
Atlantis The Royal remains the only hotel in the United Arab Emirates with Three MICHELIN Keys.
Atlantis, The Palm entered the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection for the first time.
Atlantis The Royal was recently ranked No. 4 in The 50 Best Hotels 2026.
The MICHELIN Key evaluates architecture, service, character, value and the guest experience.
- Who
- Atlantis The Royal and Atlantis, The Palm, both part of Atlantis Dubai.
- What
- Atlantis The Royal retained Three MICHELIN Keys, while Atlantis, The Palm joined the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection.
- Where
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
- When
- The recognition was announced for the 2026 hotel selection; Atlantis The Royal was also ranked No. 4 in The 50 Best Hotels 2026 days earlier.
- Why
- The MICHELIN Guide recognized the resorts for outstanding hospitality and guest experiences based on five evaluation criteria.
Key facts
- 2026 MICHELIN distinction
- Atlantis The Royal retained Three MICHELIN Keys.
- UAE status
- Atlantis The Royal is described as the only hotel in the United Arab Emirates with Three MICHELIN Keys.
- New selection
- Atlantis, The Palm joined the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection for the first time.
- 50 Best Hotels ranking
- Atlantis The Royal was ranked No. 4 in The 50 Best Hotels 2026, up from No. 6 in 2025.
- Additional honors
- Atlantis The Royal was named Best Hotel in the Middle East 2026 and received the Best Beach Hotel Award 2026.
- MICHELIN Key levels
- The system has One, Two and Three Keys, with Three Keys representing the highest hotel distinction.
- Evaluation criteria
- Hotels are assessed on architecture and interior design, service, personality and character, value for price, and contribution to the guest experience.
Quotes
Kym Barter
Managing Director of Atlantis Dubai
“Both resorts offer very different experiences, but they share the same commitment to creating extraordinary moments for our guests.”
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“This is an incredibly proud moment for Atlantis Dubai.”
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