Dubai: Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and cruise ships, announced its highly anticipated 2026 Star Awards. The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai has once again for the third consecutive year retained its coveted Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating, reaffirming its position among the world’s leading luxury hospitality destinations.
The recognition reflects the resort’s unwavering commitment to gracious service, refined guest experiences and a deeply personalised approach that anticipates and fulfils the needs of every guest – hallmarks that have defined the property since its opening nearly 28 years ago and continue to distinguish it as one of Dubai’s legacy luxury resorts. The resort is showcased alongside other global honourees on ForbesTravelGuide.com.
Now in its second consecutive year, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai has also proudly retained the Forbes Responsible Hospitality Badge for 2026, recognising the property’s continued commitment to sustainability, community engagement and responsible luxury practices across all areas of the guest experience.
Set along the pristine shores of Jumeirah Beach Residence, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai blends timeless elegance with Arabian hospitality, with service remaining at the very heart of the guest experience. Guided by the philosophy that genuine care and comfort of guests is the resort’s highest mission, the Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton deliver gracious, intuitive and highly attentive service – from a warm and personal welcome, to the thoughtful anticipation and fulfilment of both expressed and unexpressed needs, and a sincere farewell. This deeply personalised approach has long defined the resort’s reputation as one of Dubai’s legacy luxury hotels, creating a warm, relaxed yet refined ambience that instils well-being and leaves a lasting impression on every guest.
Jeroen Elmendorp, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, said: “Retaining the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating for 2026 for a third consecutive year is a significant achievement for our team and a reflection of the consistency, discipline and passion that go into delivering exceptional service every day.”
“To also be recognized once again with the Forbes Responsible Hospitality Badge reinforces our long-term commitment to operating responsibly while continuing to evolve the guest experience. We remain focused on building on this recognition by maintaining the highest standards of service and continuing to create meaningful experiences for our guests.”
This recognition also reflects the culture and commitment of the resort’s Ladies and Gentlemen, whose dedication to trust, respect, integrity and genuine hospitality continues to shape the guest experience. Through a service philosophy centred on warm welcomes, thoughtful anticipation of guest needs and sincere farewells, The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai continues to create indelible moments that inspire meaningful journeys for guests from around the world.
Forbes Travel Guide’s highly anticipated 68th annual Star Awards list spans more than 95 countries worldwide, spotlighting properties that consistently deliver the highest levels of luxury, service and experiential excellence.
Forbes Travel Guide’s highly anticipated 68th annual Star Awards list spans more than 95 countries worldwide, spotlighting properties that consistently deliver the highest levels of luxury, service and experiential excellence.
To view the full list of 2026 Star Award winners, visit ForbesTravelGuide.com.
