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<p style="line-height: 2;" data-start="0" data-end="516"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">MENA&rsquo;s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 shines a spotlight on the region&rsquo;s most influential dining destinations, celebrating culinary excellence across the Middle East and North Africa. Topping the prestigious list is Khufu&rsquo;s in Egypt, crowned No.1 for its exceptional cuisine and remarkable setting, marking the benchmark for fine dining in the region. Once again, Dubai restaurants dominate the rankings, reinforcing the city&rsquo;s reputation as a global food capital and a leader in innovation-driven gastronomy.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 2;" data-start="518" data-end="1028" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Among the highest-ranking Dubai restaurants are Kinoya, renowned for its soulful Japanese ramen; Tr&egrave;sind Studio, the trailblazer of progressive Indian fine dining; and Orfali Bros, a homegrown favourite praised for its bold flavours and creative approach. Together, these standout venues make up a significant percentage of MENA&rsquo;s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list, highlighting Dubai&rsquo;s diverse, world-class dining scene and its continued influence on the regional and international culinary landscape.</span></p>
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<h2 style="line-height: 2;" data-start="518" data-end="1028"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Bebas Neue';">Khufu&rsquo;s in Egypt is named No.1 in the list of Middle East &amp; North Africa&rsquo;s 50 Best Restaurants 2026.</span></strong></span></h2>
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<p style="line-height: 2;" data-start="0" data-end="232" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Khufu&rsquo;s honours Egypt&rsquo;s culinary heritage by reimagining Nile Valley flavours through a modern lens. Its No.1 ranking reflects refined storytelling, quality ingredients and a powerful sense of place, set against the iconic Pyramids.</span></p>
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<h2 style="line-height: 2;" data-start="0" data-end="232"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Bebas Neue';">Three Dubai-based restaurants follow closely with Kinoya (No.2), Tr&egrave;sind Studio (No.3) and Orfali Bros (No.4)</span></strong></h2>
<p style="line-height: 2;"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">The UAE shines in MENA&rsquo;s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, claiming 25 spots. Dubai leads with top-ranking restaurants like Sufret Maryam (No.7), Jun&rsquo;s (No.8), Manāo (No.9), Moonrise (No.10), and Kokoro (No.15), while Abu Dhabi makes a strong showing with Marmellata Bakery (No.16), Niri (No.38), new entry 3 Fils Abu Dhabi (No.42), and LPM Abu Dhabi (No.47), highlighting the capital&rsquo;s growing culinary scene.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 2;" data-start="71" data-end="435"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">MENA&rsquo;s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 highlights the region&rsquo;s culinary talent across 14 cities, from Dubai and Marrakech to Giza, Casablanca, Doha, and Amman, with 16 exciting new entries. Reif Kushiyaki Cairo climbs 27 spots to No.20, winning the Highest Climber Award, while Beihouse Beirut makes a stunning debut at No.5, taking the Highest New Entry Award.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 2;" data-start="437" data-end="871"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">Top chefs are celebrated, including Sara Aqel of Dara Dining as Best Female Chef and Omar and Wassim Orfali of Orfali Bros as Best Pastry Chefs. Salam Dakkak of Sufret Maryam wins the Sevenrooms Icon Award, and Himanshu Saini of Tr&egrave;sind Studio takes the Estrella Damm 0.0% Chefs&rsquo; Choice Award. Farmers in Morocco is honoured for sustainability, showcasing the region&rsquo;s innovation, talent, and world-class dining.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 2;" data-start="87" data-end="388"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">MENA&rsquo;s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 also shines a spotlight on three special award winners announced ahead of the main list. The Champions of Change Award goes to Muna Haddad, founder of Baraka Destinations, for her community-focused and innovative approach to hospitality and tourism in Jordan.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height: 2;" data-start="390" data-end="847"><span style="font-family: 'Avenir Medium';">The Art of Hospitality Award is awarded to La Grande Table Marocaine at Royal Mansour Marrakech, recognising its exceptional service and dedication to Moroccan fine dining. Meanwhile, Dubai&rsquo;s Middle Child takes home the One To Watch Award, celebrated for its welcoming neighbourhood vibe and promising potential to feature on future editions of MENA&rsquo;s 50 Best Restaurants, highlighting the next generation of culinary talent in the region.</span></p>
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