Japanese dining in our stories runs from an omakase counter to handrolls and late-night sushi lounges. This is a curated selection, not a ranking, and we have not eaten at every venue. Prices are as announced and only where a story gave one. For deals, see our unlimited sushi guide and the Asian cuisine guide to JLT.
Last checked 20 October 2026. Prices and details are as announced by the venues; confirm before booking.
Sushi lounges and omakase
AKA Sushi, Mileo The Palm
A Japanese restaurant and lounge led by Executive Chef Hisatsugu Muneta, who is from Osaka. Open 12pm to 1am from Monday to Friday and 12pm to 2am on Saturday and Sunday, with live DJ evenings. Reservations by email at aka@akasushi.ae or on 0565004187. Read the full story.
L'Abysse, One&Only The Palm. Chef Yannick Alléno's omakase, opened on 19 October, is a 34-seat space and the first time his take on omakase has been available in the Middle East. It is closed every Tuesday. Read the full story.
Toshi, Grand Millennium Dubai
The Sushi and Beyond dining experience pairs with unlimited selected house wines and cocktails for ladies every Thursday, 6:30pm to 11pm, with reservations required. Toshi Bar, added to the same venue, runs an all-day happy hour from 12:30pm to 1am, with drinks from AED 28 as announced in August. Ladies night and Toshi Bar.
Handrolls and neighbourhood Japanese
Yubi Handroll Bar, 25 Jump Street
A casual handroll bar from chef Reif Othman at 25 Jump Street, One Central. Our anonymous review picked the sake roll with gochujang mayo and noted that prices sit at the higher end for handrolls only. Open 12pm to 12am on weekdays and 12pm to 1am at weekends. Our review and winter menu.
Noren, JLT. The Business Lunch runs Monday to Friday, 12pm to 5pm, at AED 89 per person, with miso soup, a chef's selection of starters and a choice of one main. Read the full story.
99 Sushi Bar and Restaurant. The Japanese restaurant is relocating to Dubai Creek Harbour, opening in Q4 2026 with a premium fine-dining format. Read the full story.
Sexy Fish Dubai. The Japanese-inspired restaurant and bar in DIFC launched its Depths cocktail menu on 8 October. Read the full story.
How to choose
For a special dinner, L'Abysse and AKA Sushi. For a casual weeknight, Yubi or Noren. For ladies' night, Toshi on Thursdays.
Hero image: courtesy of AKA Sushi.