Japanese cuisine is the most concentrated single-cuisine category in Dubai dining. Twelve venues score 9.0+ on our scale — the highest count of any cuisine. This page is our ranked 2026 list.
Top Japanese Restaurants in Dubai — Ranked
By our independent score; TimeOut awards noted where applicable.
Mimi Kakushi
TimeOut Winner Best Japanese 2026 (defended). Black cod claypot, wagyu robata. 9.5/10.
Read full review →FZN by Bjorn Frantzen
1-Michelin-star tasting menu. Atlantis Palm. 9-12 courses. 9.4/10.
Read full review →3 Fils
MENA's 50 Best top 25. Tiny 28-seat Asian fusion at Jumeirah Fishing Harbour. 9.4/10.
Read full review →Zuma Dubai
DIFC's robata-led contemporary Japanese. 18 years and consistent. 9.2/10.
Read full review →Kinoya
TimeOut HC Best Casual + Japanese 2026. Wagyu tantanmen, smoked duck soba. 9.1/10.
Read full review →Nobu Dubai
The 2008 original at Atlantis Palm. Black cod miso, yellowtail jalapeno. 9.1/10.
Read full review →Nobu by the Beach
Casual sister concept at Atlantis Royal. Lunch set AED 195pp. 9.0/10.
Read full review →Your Questions Answered
Which is the best Japanese restaurant in Dubai 2026?
Mimi Kakushi defended TimeOut's Best Japanese title in 2026 and is our #1. Nobu and Zuma remain canonical heritage choices.
What's the best-value Japanese in Dubai?
KIMA in JLT (TimeOut Best Budget 2026) at AED 120-350pp, or Kinoya for ramen at AED 100-250pp.
Is FZN open?
Yes — FZN by Bjorn Frantzen at Atlantis Palm is currently open. The 'Brasserie Frantzen' sister concept at the same property is paused.
Internal links: Japanese cuisine guide · Japanese food in Dubai pillar