Which restaurant was named the best in the Middle East & North Africa in 2026?

Khufu's in Giza, Egypt, was named The Best Restaurant in the Middle East & North Africa 2026.

Where was the 5th annual MENA's 50 Best Restaurants awards ceremony held?

The 5th annual Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards ceremony was held at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Which Dubai restaurants were highly ranked in the MENA's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list?

Kinoya, Trèsind Studio, and Orfali Bros, all based in Dubai, were highly ranked, with Trèsind Studio and Orfali Bros securing the second and third positions respectively.

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Egypt's Khufu's Crowned Best Restaurant in MENA

4 Feb

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Summary

Khufu's in Giza, Egypt, named best restaurant in MENA.
The list features 14 cities across the region, including Dubai.
The event celebrated culinary excellence with several special awards.

Egypt's Khufu's Crowned Best Restaurant in MENA

The 5th annual Middle East & North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 awards ceremony has honored Khufu's in Giza, Egypt, as the best restaurant in the region. Located in the shadow of the Great Pyramids, Khufu's celebrates Nile Valley flavors through a sophisticated, contemporary Egyptian culinary approach.

The prestigious list encompasses restaurants from 14 cities, with Dubai showing a strong presence, including Kinoya, Trèsind Studio, and Orfali Bros, which previously held the top spot for three consecutive years. Beirut's Beihouse also secured a spot in the top five, earning the Highest New Entry Award.

Beyond the main rankings, several special accolades were presented. Sara Aqel of Dara Dining received the MENA's Best Female Chef award. The Orfali brothers were recognized as MENA's Best Pastry Chefs. Muna Haddad was honored with the Champions of Change Award for her work in Jordan's hospitality sector, and Royal Mansour Marrakech received the Art of Hospitality Award.