Zuma.

Zuma’s presence in the UAE is defined by its high-energy take on the traditional izakaya, where dining is treated as a social, multi-sensory event. The aesthetic is industrial-chic, utilizing granite, aged steel, and carved wood across a multi-level space. Unlike standard Japanese outlets, the menu is split between three distinct hubs: a main kitchen for contemporary entrees, a dedicated sushi counter, and a robata grill that turns out charred wagyu and the restaurant’s famous miso-marinated black cod. While the food is precise and technical, the atmosphere is decidedly informal and lively, particularly in the lounge where sake-based cocktails and resident DJs bridge the gap between dinner and nightlife. It remains a reliable anchor for both high-stakes business lunches and late-night weekend crowds.