Zuma · Restaurant · Dubai
Contemporary Japanese izakaya, robata and sushi in the middle of DIFC.
Zuma is the contemporary izakaya that set the template for modern Japanese dining in Dubai, and it still commands its corner of Gate Village in DIFC. The idea is Japanese informal dining built for sharing: plates leave three open kitchens as they are ready rather than in fixed courses, so the table moves at its own speed rather than yours.
The room runs across levels in wood, stone and glass, with the sushi counter and the robata grill both worked in full view. The design is warm and textured rather than showy, and it holds a big room without losing the feel of a counter seat. One flight up, the bar and lounge carry the night well past the dining room, with a deep sake list and a cocktail program that pulls its own after-work crowd.
The kitchen sends contemporary Japanese cooking meant to be passed around the table. Signatures include miso-marinated black cod, thinly sliced sea bass with yuzu, and rib-eye off the robata with chili and sesame, alongside sushi, maki and tempura from the counter. Order in waves, let dishes land as they come, and lean on the floor team to pace the meal.
The DIFC setting shapes the day here, from unhurried business lunches to a loud, full dinner service and a weekend that turns into an event in its own right. Tables go early on Thursday and Friday nights, so book ahead, arrive ready to stay a while, and keep the dress code smart.
Address: Gate Village Building 06, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Zuma 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: 12:00 - 02:00
- Tuesday: 12:00 - 02:00
- Wednesday: 12:00 - 02:00
- Thursday: 12:00 - 02:00
- Friday: 12:00 - 02:00
- Saturday: 13:30 - 02:00
- Sunday: 12:00 - 02:00
Frequently asked about Zuma
How do I get a reservation at Zuma in Dubai?
Tables at Zuma 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 Zuma?
Zuma 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 Zuma?
Zuma 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 Zuma located?
Zuma is in Dubai, at Gate Village Building 06, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates. MyRSVP can build it into a full Dubai itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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- Zuma Las Vegas · Rainer Becker's izakaya-inspired Japanese restaurant on the third floor of The Cosmopolitan, open since 2017
- Zuma Miami · Contemporary Japanese izakaya and robata grill on the Downtown Miami riverfront
- Zuma New York · Contemporary Japanese izakaya and robata grill on Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan
- Zuma Mykonos · Olympic-sized infinity pool with day beds, sunset pool beds and late-night DJs at Zuma, near Mykonos Old Port
- Zuma Ibiza · Contemporary Japanese on an open-air rooftop above the marina.
- Zuma London · Rainer Becker's Knightsbridge izakaya, the original since 2002.
- Zuma Cannes · The brand's first French outpost, anchored inside historic Palm Beach.
- Zuma Bangkok · Address in Bangkok when the plan is a long, loud, beautifully dressed dinner that bleeds into cocktails
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