How are properties evaluated?
A published 100-point framework assesses five evidence-led pillars.
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2026 / 2027 edition · Dubai · Middle East
Apex Circle
Awards
Middle East Hospitality Rankings
Recognising excellence across the Middle East's hotels, restaurants and hospitality experiences.
HotelsRestaurantsExperiences
2026 editorial preview
The current
rankings preview
A first look at the supplied Dubai hotel and restaurant selections. Apex Circle scores remain unpublished until the evaluation record is complete.
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Atlantis, The Palm
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Palm Jumeirah
Apex Circle score
Pending
Sofitel Dubai The Palm
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Palm Jumeirah
Apex Circle score
Pending
FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Palm Jumeirah
Apex Circle score
Pending
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Business Bay
Apex Circle score
Pending
Jumeirah Burj Al Arab
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Jumeirah
Apex Circle score
Pending
Restaurants
Orfali Bros Bistro
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Modern
Apex Circle score
Pending
Trèsind Studio
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Indian
Apex Circle score
Pending
FZN by Björn Frantzén
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Nordic / Modern
Apex Circle score
Pending
Row on 45
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Modern European
Apex Circle score
Pending
Kinoya
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Japanese
Apex Circle score
Pending
Institutional clarity
The questions that credibility requires.
Can a ranking be purchased?
No. Commercial relationships do not determine ranking results.
Read policy →Who can be nominated?
Eligible Middle East hospitality properties may submit for review.
Read policy →Two distinct programmes
Rankings are not awards.
Rankings
Annual ordered lists
Comparative editorial evaluation published by category and edition.
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Recognition programme
A separate nomination, assessment, nominee and winner process.
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