Zuma is a trendy favorite among DIFC's after-work crowd. It is considered to be one of the very best restaurants in Dubai. The fine-dining venue is often listed among the highly respected The World's 50 Best Restaurants list – considered to be the 'Oscars of food'. In 2020, the Asian concept was listed 23rd in the World’s Best Bars awards and made it to the top of Esquire Middle East's '50 Best Restaurants in the Gulf 2021' list.

You can order from a comprehensive menu of Japanese classics that includes miso-marinated black cod, sushi, sashimi, and a selection of smaller dishes. You can also dine with a crowd in the cavernous main dining area, sit at one of the sushi or robata counters and watch chefs slicing and grilling, or eat in the more informal lounge.

Address: Gate Village 06, Podium Level - Al Mustaqbal St - Dubai

Website: www.zumarestaurant.com

Tomo is both a fantastic rooftop bar and a Japanese restaurant of the highest class. Located on the 17th floor of the suburb five-star Raffles Hotel in the older part of Dubai, Tomo is the place to catch the most amazing views of the new and ever-evolving skyline.

The high quality of views continues in food and drinks, with Tomo Dubai serving some of Dubai's best Japanese food, created by the admittedly talented chef Chitoshi Takahashi. You can choose between a large selection of sushi dishes, Wagyu Beef and rice/noodle dishes. The rooftop bar also has a Japanese touch, serving a wide variety of Sake and Shochu, along with sophisticated cocktails. Both food and drinks can be enjoyed either inside or out on the open, airy and very sleek and stylish terrace, with large lounge sofas and beautiful lighting at night, a visit to a Tomo comes with a bit of a price tag, but with top class in service, food, drinks and views it is well worth it.

Address: Exit 56 - Umm Hurair 2 - Dubai

Website: www.tomo.ae

Nobu is a fine-dining sushi place at the Atlantis-the Palm. It's one of the top Japanese restaurants in town. The sushi served here has a unique South American twist that adds to the taste and textures of Japanese sushi. This Innovative Japanese-Peruvian restaurant is equipped in a chic setting, you'll begin your night with cocktails and Japanese tapas in the sake lounge, before sitting down to an exceptional omakase or a la carte menu in the dream-like Japanese garden.

You will be enjoyed celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa's iconic black cod miso, premium wagyu beef tacos with a Japanese twist, and Dubai's best sushi. On Saturdays, Nobu will present one of Dubai's finest brunches, including sushi, sashimi, signature hot dishes and desserts, paired with sake and cocktails.

Address: Ground Level, The Avenues, Atlantis - Dubai

Website: www.noburestaurants.com/dubai

Kiku is an ideal place for you to gather with friends for a good view from the sushi counter with dishes that make you unforgettable. Connoisseurs of Japanese food flock to Kiku for its truly authentic take on sushi and other Japanese flavours. Kiku features modern and minimalist Japanese decor on the inside with light woods filling the walls and floors, accompanied by natural smooth grey stones and bamboo trees. The dining area is spacious and perfect for a quiet evening with friends or family.

The signature offerings at Kiku are created by infusing a unique combination of imported Japanese ingredients, with Otoro and Akami flown in from Tsukiji market, fresh Uni from Hokkaido, organic miso paste from Nagano and the finest cuts of Kobe beef sourced from Kansai, among other speciality ingredients. The award-winning team has curated a unique selection of traditional favourites and signature delicacies that allows diners to experience a bit of Japan right here in Dubai. Signature dishes like Gindara Misozuke, Kinki, Nodoguro, and Kaisen Bento as well as seasonal offerings like Soramame, Hotaru Ika and Ayu lean heavily on authentic recipes yet are subtly adapted to suit Kiku's dining ambience.

Address: Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre - 51st St - Garhoud - Dubai

Website: www.kiku-dubai.com

Meaning “gemstone” in Japanese, Hōseki is a minimalist jewel box of a destination where guests can enjoy a one-of-a-kind gastronomic treat by Chef Masahiro Sugiyama. With just nine seats, dining at Hōseki is a unique Omakase experience, the most traditional way to savor Japanese food which means “I leave it to you”. After arriving through a special Tokonoma, or entry room, guests turn their palates over to the whims of the chef.

Chef Sugiyama bases his courses on the preferences of those seated at the counter, as well as on the freshest and best ingredients of the day, so no two meals are exactly alike—but every single one is an exceptional journey into the heart of Japan’s culinary tradition. Take your seat and prepare to make your way through whatever fish and seafood is fresh that day – flounder, yellow jack, bluefin, squid – it’s all exquisitely prepared and super-fresh. The dining room overlooks the Dubai skyline so that each intimate dinner is accompanied by a glittering view. For groups, there is a private dining room that seats up to twelve.

Address: Bvlgari Resort Dubai, Jumeirah

Website: bulgarihotels.com/en_US/dubai/bars-and-restaurants/japanese-restaurant-hoseki

Akira Back is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Dubai. Michelin-starred chef Akira Back brings you his take on adrenaline-fueled Japanese cuisine prepared with Korean and International flavors. Sushi in Akira Back is derived from seasonal produce and artisanal sourced ingredients, taste the eclectic Japanese flavors while enjoying stunning views of the Dubai skyline, it’s also one of the most romantic restaurants in Dubai so ideal for a date night.

The rolls are fantastic, top pick is the Pop Rockin’ stuffed with spicy crab, cucumber and asparagus. This Japanese restaurant in Dubai also serves up excellent vegan dishes, including vegan sushi such as the vegan rainbow roll with marinated tomato, smoked mango, grilled asparagus, and kombucha ponzu.

Address: Palm Jumeirah - The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai

Website: www.akirabackdubai.com

Next on the list of top sushi restaurants in Dubai is Wakame, located at Sofitel Dubai Downtown. A fine dining sushi restaurant in Dubai, Wakame serves artistically displayed live sushi, prepared by expert sushi masters making it one of the best sushi places in Dubai.

Another major attraction of Wakame is the live dim sum counters where your favourite dim sum is cooked life right before your eyes. This contemporary Asian restaurant in Dubai serves delectable sushi made from fresh, high-quality ingredients. Some of the hot favourites of regular visitors to the restaurant include the hamachi tataki, crispy kataifi prawn, volcano, rainbow reloaded, spicy tuna rock n’ roll, and dragon to name a few.

Address: 3rd Floor – Sofitel Dubai Downtown - Sheikh Zayed Rd - Dubai

Website: https://wakame.ae/

3 Fils is a name based on a local phrase that equates to ‘two cents’ – was founded in late 2016 by two Emirati restaurateurs and chef Akmal Anuar, who had previously headed up the acclaimed Iggy’s in his home city of Singapore. Its harbour location in an old fishermen’s building, along with the adjacent waterside terrace, has direct links to the UAE’s pear-fishing origins. While Anuar has moved on to a new project, he leaves a legacy that focuses on high-quality ingredients, now continued by head chef Shun Shiroma and sous chef Freddy Kazadi.

The à la carte-only menu is relatively compact and unfussy, taking in a stellar sushi section, a variety of wagyu temptations and signature dishes such as kampachi tataki (yellowtail tuna with tamara and yuzu), spicy beef tartare with pickled lime, Fremantle octopus with gremolata and 72-hour lamb ribs. Luxury ingredients such as truffle, caviar and sea urchin also crop up to add extra pizazz, but on the whole, dishes are relatively straightforward, well-sourced and perfectly executed.

Address: Shop 02, Jumeirah Fishing Harbour - 1 Al Urouba St - Dubai

Website: www.3fils.com

Miyako is a renowned Japanese restaurant that reopened in January 2005 after refinement and now reflects a contemporary yet authentic look, setting the scene for some of the finest Japanese dinings in Dubai. The refined Miyako now offers three teppanyaki tables each of which can cater for parties of up to 6, a centerpiece sushi bar and an authentic tatami room, for a traditional Japanese style dining experience.

Japanese cuisine is famous for its ability to delight a gourmet and satisfy even the most health-conscious diner. It is widely appreciated for the creative ways in which flavours and textures are so deliciously combined. Variety is introduced not only through different ingredients and seasonings but also by varying the forms of cooking. At Hyatt Regency Dubai's Miyako restaurant, you can enjoy shabu, teppanyaki, tempura, teriyaki or the delights of sushi, sashimi and sukiyaki.

Address: Hyatt Regency Dubai - Corniche Street - Deira - Dubai

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Armani/Hashi is one of Dubai’s most elegant restaurants, set along a terrace in Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa. Located in the luxurious Armani Hotel concourse, Armani/Hashi offers culinary delights by the Giorgio Armani empire. The out-of-this-world view means you'll have to act fast to book the prime seats. Dinner at the restaurant is something you shouldn't miss, the coveted views from this magnificent dining spot include the Burj Khalifa’s sky-piercing spire above and the romantic Dubai Fountain below.

Armani/Hashi is providing a twist on traditional and contemporary Japanese cooking styles, fish are prepared fresh and delicately crafted for sushi, sashimi and other dishes. This restaurant has a selection of signature options to make your meal extra special. Must-try menu items from Armani/Hashi are sushi, sashimi, maki rolls, coconut cake, and oysters. The service is refreshingly down-to-earth, so you can enjoy both the classy venue, high-end food and a comfortable dining experience. Experience a twist on Japanese cuisine in this vibrant setting overlooking Downtown Dubai.

Address: Burj Khalifa - Concourse Level, Armani Hotel - Dubai

Website: https://www.armanihoteldubai.com/dine/armani-hashi/