The annual awards will take place on Thursday, 12 November 2026.
Having spent more than a decade dining across the GCC, FACT Magazine is thrilled to announce the return of the FACT Dining Awards Dubai, which celebrate the exceptional culinary talent, innovation, and diversity that define the UAE’s dining scene.
The winners of the tenth FACT Dining Awards Dubai will be revealed during an invite-only ceremony at The Plaza, Uptown Dubai on Thursday, 12 November 2026. During the evening, FACT will present 59 awards across 30 categories, covering more than 200 nominees. Eligible nominees will be contacted with details regarding the exclusive event.
The FACT Dining Awards Dubai is a celebration of the city’s vibrant food and beverage scene. Winners are chosen based on public votes and critics’ opinions. Each category features two awards: BEST and FAVOURITE. BEST is the critic’s choice, decided by the FACT editorial team and an independent panel of industry experts, while FAVOURITE is determined through an online public vote.
The list of awards:
- Casual Dining
- Breakfast
- Cafe
- Afternoon Tea
- Ras Al Khaimah
- The Northern Emirates
- Bar
- Outdoor Dining
- Fusion
- British
- Thai
- Chinese
- North American & Caribbean
- Latin American
- Steakhouse
- Turkish
- Middle Eastern & North African
- Seafood
- European
- Greek
- Pan Asian
- French
- Italian
- Indian
- Japanese
- Brunch
- Homegrown
- Chef’s Table/Tasting Menu
- Newcomer
- Restaurant Of The Year 2026
The public vote runs until 23 October 2026. You can cast your votes here, and we encourage you to choose your favourite restaurants across Dubai.
Initially launched in 2009, the FACT Dining Awards aim to bring greater legitimacy and authenticity to the recognition of excellence in the dining industry and empower the public to voice who is most deserving.
The FACT Dining Awards Riyadh 2026 are part of a wider initiative by FACT Magazine FZ LLC, with popular dining awards taking place in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, London and Singapore.
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