Zuma Dubai
- Asian
- Price level 4 of 4
- Good for children
Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant in Gate Village, DIFC, spread over two floors with a sushi counter, a robata grill and a busy bar lounge upstairs. Dishes are designed for sharing, and the menu runs from nigiri and maki to grilled meats and signature miso black cod.
Listed in: Fine dining
Why we like it
It is one of DIFC's longest-running Japanese restaurants, with a sushi counter, a robata grill and a late bar in one place.
Opening hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 12:00–15:30, 18:30–23:59 |
| Saturday | 13:30–16:00, 18:30–23:59 |
| Sunday | 12:00–16:00, 18:30–23:59 |
Local time in Dubai (GST, UTC+4). Hours can change on public holidays and during Ramadan.
Location
Gate Village 06, DIFC, Dubai
Tips
- The Daikoku menu is only served to the whole table, with a minimum of two guests.
- Dinner runs until midnight from Sunday to Wednesday and until 01:00 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; the listed hours use 23:59 for simplicity.
- Weekday lunch is served from 12:00 to 15:30; on Saturday lunch starts at 13:30 and the brunch runs from 12:30.
- The restaurant says the menus online are samples and can change.
- The restaurant is non-smoking and welcomes guests of all ages.
Questions and answers
Where is Zuma Dubai?
In Gate Village 06 at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
How much is the signature black cod?
The miso-marinated black cod baked in a hoba leaf is listed at AED 248.
Is there a set menu?
Yes. The Daikoku sharing menu costs AED 695 per person (signature) or AED 895 (premium), for the whole table and a minimum of two guests.
When is Zuma open?
Lunch is served daily except that Saturday lunch starts at 13:30; dinner starts at 18:30 every night. The bar is open from 12:00 until 02:00.
Where this information comes from
Official website: zumarestaurant.com
- Miso black cod: zumarestaurant.com, checked
- Daikoku sharing menu: zumarestaurant.com, checked
- Salt-grilled sea bass: zumarestaurant.com, checked
- Salmon nigiri: zumarestaurant.com, checked
- Address, opening hours, lift, children, smoking: zumarestaurant.com
- Menu and prices: zumarestaurant.com
- Coordinates (Gate Village, DIFC; building level, not the exact door): nominatim.openstreetmap.org
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