Best Sushi Restaurants in Dubai: 10 Places Worth Booking

10 Best Sushi Restaurants in Dubai in one glance

Compare each option by its strongest use case, who it suits and the score awarded in this guide.

1. 0199 Sushi Bar · Best overall sushi experience9.9
2. 02Hōseki · Best intimate omakase9.8
3. 03TakaHisa · Best premium seafood selection9.7
4. 04Zuma · Best lively Japanese dining room9.6
5. 05Mimi Kakushi · Best atmosphere9.5
6. 06Nobu Dubai · Best iconic occasion9.4
7. 07Kinoya · Best Japanese comfort experience9.3
8. 08REIF Japanese Kushiyaki · Best creative casual Japanese9.2
9. 09Kokoro Handroll Bar · Best handroll counter9.1
10. 10SushiArt · Best accessible everyday sushi9.0

Weighted methodology for this guide

The ranking gives the greatest weight to the qualities readers are most likely to notice during a real visit, booking or day out.

• Fish and rice quality25%
• Technique and consistency20%
• Menu identity15%
• Service and pacing15%
• Atmosphere and occasion fit15%
• Value in category10%

• Quality test. Each option is judged using the criteria that matter most for this article.
• Consistency test. The guide considers whether the experience is useful beyond a single ideal visit.
• Reader-fit test. The strongest choice still depends on the reader’s needs, budget and timing.

Start with the real decision

Use the guide to compare the strongest fit for your plans, then confirm details that may change before travelling or booking.

Best Of note: use the article information as a starting point, then confirm anything that can change.

Confirm the details that can change

Confirm the current details that could affect your plan before making a booking or journey.

• Current omakase or tasting-menu availabilityConfirm directly
• Counter versus table seatingConfirm directly
• Dietary and raw-fish preferencesConfirm directly
• Booking deposit or cancellation rulesConfirm directly

Avoid the common mistakes

• Ordering an expensive omakase when the group wants variety. Choose à la carte sharing when the group has mixed tastes; omakase works best when everyone is comfortable following the chef’s sequence.
• Assuming every Japanese menu is sushi-led. Check whether the restaurant is sushi-led, izakaya-style, kushiyaki-focused or a broader Japanese dining room before deciding what to order.
• Ignoring counter seating and service pace. Counter seats and omakase can involve a set pace, while large dining rooms suit flexible sharing; match the format to the time available.

10 Best Sushi Restaurants in Dubai

Use the detailed reviews below to compare what each option does best, who it suits and what to check before visiting.

1. 01

   99 Sushi Bar

   9.9BEST OF score
   Best overall sushi experience

   A refined sushi-led experience combining premium ingredients, polished presentation and an occasion-worthy dining room.

   Premium Japanese diningAddress Creek Harbour

   Best for:

   Special occasions

   BEST OF tip: Ask about counter seating and current tasting-menu availability when booking.

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2. 02

   Hōseki

   9.8BEST OF score
   Best intimate omakase

   An intimate reservation-led counter for diners who want a focused sequence shaped by the chef and the day’s ingredients.

   Omakase counterJumeirah Bay Island

   Best for:

   A quiet chef-led experience

   BEST OF tip: Arrive on time because omakase pacing is shared across a small seating.

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3. 03

   TakaHisa

   9.7BEST OF score
   Best premium seafood selection

   A premium Japanese destination pairing carefully sourced seafood with a luxurious, celebratory setting.

   Luxury Japanese diningBluewaters Island

   Best for:

   High-end sushi and wagyu

   BEST OF tip: Discuss preferences before ordering a premium sequence so the meal stays balanced.

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4. 04

   Zuma

   9.6BEST OF score
   Best lively Japanese dining room

   A high-energy modern Japanese restaurant where sushi works alongside robata dishes, sharing plates and a strong social atmosphere.

   Contemporary JapaneseDIFC

   Best for:

   Groups and energetic dinners

   BEST OF tip: Book ahead for prime dinner times and build the order across sushi and hot dishes.

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5. 05

   Mimi Kakushi

   9.5BEST OF score
   Best atmosphere

   A theatrical, design-led restaurant with a broad Japanese-inspired menu and an atmosphere made for evening occasions.

   Japanese-inspired diningJumeirah

   Best for:

   Date nights and stylish groups

   BEST OF tip: Choose a quieter earlier seating when conversation matters more than late-night energy.

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6. 06

   Nobu Dubai

   9.4BEST OF score
   Best iconic occasion

   A globally recognised Japanese-Peruvian experience combining sushi with signature hot dishes and a destination setting.

   Japanese-PeruvianPalm Jumeirah

   Best for:

   Celebrations and signature dishes

   BEST OF tip: Do not order only sushi; include a few signature cooked plates for the full experience.

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7. 07

   Kinoya

   9.3BEST OF score
   Best Japanese comfort experience

   A food-first Japanese restaurant where counter energy, noodles and small plates complement a concise sushi offering.

   Izakaya and ramenThe Greens

   Best for:

   Casual food-focused dining

   BEST OF tip: Reserve early and share small plates before choosing the main bowl or larger dish.

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8. 08

   REIF Japanese Kushiyaki

   9.2BEST OF score
   Best creative casual Japanese

   A playful, chef-led menu with kushiyaki, creative Japanese flavours and casual dining energy.

   Creative JapaneseDubai Hills

   Best for:

   Inventive sharing meals

   BEST OF tip: Ask the team to balance richer skewers with lighter raw or vegetable dishes.

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9. 09

   Kokoro Handroll Bar

   9.1BEST OF score
   Best handroll counter

   A focused counter experience built around crisp nori, warm rice and handrolls assembled to be eaten immediately.

   Handroll barAlserkal Avenue

   Best for:

   Fresh made-to-order handrolls

   BEST OF tip: Eat each handroll as soon as it arrives so the nori stays crisp.

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10. 10

    SushiArt

    9.0BEST OF score
    Best accessible everyday sushi

    A convenient option for broad menus, casual dine-in and delivery when ease and consistency matter more than ceremony.

    Casual sushi chainMultiple locations

    Best for:

    Delivery and convenient meals

    BEST OF tip: For delivery, prioritise simpler rolls and sashimi that travel well.

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10 Best Sushi Restaurants in Dubai questions answered

Use the ranking as a shortlist, then confirm the exact fit

The right choice still depends on the branch, table, weather, session, menu or access available when you go.

Prices, schedules, menus, access and policies can change. Confirm the latest official information before paying or travelling.

Inside the Best Of Review Process

Every Best Of guide follows a clear editorial process, using topic-specific standards rather than popularity alone.

• Research First. Each guide begins with broad research into the relevant venues, services, official information and reader needs.
• Quality Checked. Every recommendation or practical point is checked against standards that match the subject of the guide.
• Fairly Compared. Options are compared using the factors that matter most, while practical guides focus on clear steps and real decisions.
• Reviewed Regularly. Changing prices, schedules, availability and policies should be confirmed directly before relying on them.

Every featured recommendation or practical instruction must meet the standards relevant to this guide.

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