Akira Back · Restaurant · Dubai
Modern Japanese and Palm skyline views from the top of W Dubai.
Akira Back sits on the fifth floor of W Dubai The Palm, on the West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah, with floor-to-ceiling glass and a wraparound terrace that looks across the Palm and back to the Dubai Marina skyline. The eponymous restaurant comes from Akira Back, the snowboarder-turned-chef whose modern Japanese cooking carries clear Korean and international accents.
The food is built for sharing and for showing off the technique: the signature tuna pizza on a crisp cracker with umami aioli and a whisper of white truffle oil, the AB taco, robata skewers, sushi and maki, and larger plates off the grill, with a sake and cocktail list built to match.
It is precise cooking wrapped in a room that means to be fun rather than reverent. The setting does a lot of the talking. The 3,000-square-meter space fills a full floor near the top of the hotel, split between the sushi counter, the robata grill, the bar, and a terrace that catches the sunset.
Dinner is the moment to come, when the Marina lights switch on across the water, though the weekend brunch has a following of its own for the same view in daylight. Tables run on a two-hour seating, after which the evening drifts to the bar and terrace lounge. Weekends and dinner service book out first, so reserve ahead and ask for a window or terrace table when the view is at its best.
Address: W Dubai The Palm, West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Akira Back takes reservations through SevenRooms. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Dubai; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 18:00 - 23:30
- Tuesday: 18:00 - 23:30
- Wednesday: 18:00 - 23:30
- Thursday: 18:00 - 23:30
- Friday: 18:00 - 23:30
- Saturday: 13:00 - 23:30
- Sunday: 19:00 - 23:30
Frequently asked about Akira Back
How do I get a reservation at Akira Back in Dubai?
Tables at Akira Back are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Dubai plan, our Dubai partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Akira Back?
Akira Back is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Akira Back?
Akira Back keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Akira Back located?
Akira Back is in Dubai, at W Dubai The Palm, West Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. MyRSVP can build it into a full Dubai itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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