📍 Address Gate Village 06, DIFC, Dubai ⏰ Hours Bar: noon–2am; restaurant lunch and dinner hours differ 💰 Price Choose à la carte, weekday lunch or a brunch package; prices below 🍶 Cuisine Contemporary Japanese / Izakaya / Robatayaki 📞 Phone +971 4 425 5660 👔 Dress Code Check the current dress restrictions in your…
| 📍 Address | Gate Village 06, DIFC, Dubai |
| ⏰ Hours | Bar: noon–2am; restaurant lunch and dinner hours differ |
| 💰 Price | Choose à la carte, weekday lunch or a brunch package; prices below |
| 🍶 Cuisine | Contemporary Japanese / Izakaya / Robatayaki |
| 📞 Phone | +971 4 425 5660 |
| 👔 Dress Code | Check the current dress restrictions in your booking confirmation |
| 🔖 Reservations | zumarestaurant.com |
| ⭐ Awards | Michelin Guide Dubai listed |
Zuma Dubai is our pick for a DIFC meal that can continue into drinks without changing venues. It combines a Japanese sharing menu with a separate bar and lounge, so your choice of room matters. Book the main restaurant for a meal; choose the lounge deliberately if the later evening is the point. Neither an expensive order nor a famous name guarantees the right night for every group. This guide gives you the practical choices, prices and booking details to decide.
Related: explore our full DIFC area guide for the best fine dining and bars, art galleries and things to do in Dubai’s financial district.
The important decisions are straightforward: à la carte or a package, dining room or lounge, lunch or a later evening. The prices below come from Zuma’s published sample menus, checked on 9 October 2026. They provide a basis for comparing formats; your selected menu and booking terms determine the actual bill.
What Is Zuma? The Izakaya Concept Explained
The izakaya format puts shared dishes at the centre of the meal rather than requiring every diner to order a separate starter and main. At Zuma, that gives a mixed group room to combine raw fish, grilled food and vegetables. Our advice is to order in rounds, starting with the dishes everyone actually wants. Do not treat a premium Wagyu dish as compulsory simply because it appears in a signature list.
The venue has a restaurant, sushi and robata counters, bar, lounge and terrace. Those are different booking choices, not interchangeable labels for the same table. The restaurant is non-smoking and welcomes all ages; Zuma describes the evening lounge as 21+ and smoking-permitted. For a family meal or anyone avoiding smoke, choose the restaurant rather than assuming a lounge reservation offers the same conditions.
Menu & Prices: What to Order at Zuma Dubai
Build the food budget from the order. The official Dubai sample menu gives you actual dish prices, while the weekday lunch and brunch formats give you package choices. Ask about portions for the actual party: appetites, dish sizes and premium ingredients change both the quantity of food and the bill. Start with a modest round, then add food if needed.
| Published sample-menu choice | Price |
|---|---|
| Sliced yellowtail | AED 110 |
| Miso black cod | AED 248 |
| Edamame | AED 39 |
| Spicy tuna maki | AED 95 |
| A4 Wagyu sirloin, 180g | AED 750 |
Choose cooked fish if the group is less interested in raw dishes, and use sushi or sashimi to add variety when everyone wants them. The Wagyu option is a deliberate splurge, not the default measure of whether you have “done Zuma properly”. For a first visit, a mixed order gives you more range than spending most of the budget on one premium cut. Check dietary needs before sharing sauces or dishes across the table.
Zuma Saturday Brunch
The Saturday Baikingu brunch begins at 12:30pm. It uses live sushi and robata stations, mains served to the table and a dessert room. Calling it only a curated set menu misses the buffet component. Choose this format when a group wants a defined food-and-drink package; choose à la carte when each person wants more control over the order. Compare the included drinks before choosing a higher package.
Wednesday Night Brunch
Wednesday’s Yashoku is the evening option. The published menu gives a 9pm–11:30pm service and requires the set menu for the whole table, with at least two guests. That makes it a different commitment from dropping into the bar for one drink. Choose it for a planned midweek group dinner; avoid it if half the party wants the package and the other half wants to order independently.
The Bar
Zuma lists nightly DJs and live musicians for the bar. Our take: choose it when music is a reason to stay after dinner, not when the priority is a quiet catch-up. A bar visit and a main restaurant table have different purposes, and the late bar closing should not be mistaken for the kitchen’s last order. Ask which area your booking covers before agreeing a plan with friends.
Reservations and Dress Code
Use the official Dubai page to reach SevenRooms, or call +971 4 425 5660. There is no basis for promising that every walk-in is impossible or that every weeknight needs three to five days’ notice. Check the live options for your party, then read the confirmation for deposits, cancellation terms and seating arrangements. For an important dinner, secure the table before arranging the rest of the evening.
Dress for the venue and read the current restrictions in your booking confirmation. Do not assume the restaurant and every event apply an identical footwear or shorts rule. If a particular item affects your plans, settle it with the reservations team before arrival. A direct answer about that item is more useful than a generic list of outfits copied from another venue’s policy.
How to Get There
Zuma’s official address is Gate Village 06, DIFC. Use that pin for a taxi or ride-hailing drop-off. A walk from the Metro depends on your exit and route, so allow enough time to reach the restaurant from the station you use. For drivers, confirm the current parking or valet arrangement when reserving. Our DIFC guide helps plan the surrounding area.
Zuma vs. Other High-End Japanese in Dubai
| Restaurant | Setting | Choose it for |
|---|---|---|
| Zuma | DIFC; restaurant and bar | Japanese sharing plates and a later evening in one venue |
| 3Fils | Jumeirah Fishing Harbour | A casual walk-in meal without alcohol |
| SUSHISAMBA | Level 51, The Palm Tower | A view-led occasion with Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian influences |
Choose Zuma when a DIFC location and the option of continuing into its bar suit your plan. Choose 3Fils for a casual harbour meal without alcohol, accepting its walk-in format. Choose SUSHISAMBA when the elevated Palm Tower view is a central reason for dinner. These are different settings and booking choices. That is a fairer comparison than claiming one kitchen is more consistent without a documented tasting comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does dinner at Zuma Dubai cost?
There is no fixed average bill that applies to every table. Compare your actual à la carte order with the published lunch or brunch option. Premium cuts and drinks can change the total sharply. The worked comparison below shows how to build a budget without mistaking a broad estimate for a compulsory minimum spend.
How do I book a table at Zuma Dubai?
Start from Zuma’s official Dubai page, which links to its booking system, or call +971 4 425 5660. Choose the correct area and service before confirming. For a group, keep any set-menu requirement, deposit and cancellation deadline with the booking confirmation.
What is the dress code at Zuma Dubai?
Read the dress restrictions supplied with your booking, and ask the reservations team about any uncertain item. The published general guide should not be treated as a guarantee of admission for a particular outfit.
Does Zuma Dubai have a brunch?
Yes. Saturday Baikingu uses live food stations with mains served to the table. Wednesday Yashoku is a whole-table evening set menu. Decide which format your party wants before comparing beverage packages.
Is Zuma Dubai Michelin-starred?
Zuma appears in the MICHELIN Guide Dubai. A Guide listing and a Michelin star are different distinctions; do not describe it as starred simply because it is included. The useful decision is whether its menu, DIFC location and room options match the meal you want.
Where is Zuma Dubai located?
Gate Village 06, DIFC. Use the official location link when arranging your arrival, and confirm parking or the intended drop-off point if you need a precise route.
Lunch, brunch or à la carte: compare the numbers
The four-item example of yellowtail, black cod, edamame and spicy tuna maki totals AED 492 before drinks and the listed 7% authority fee. It is an example order, not a guaranteed meal size for two. Weekday Ebisu lunch is listed at AED 159 per person; Ebisu Express at AED 81. Saturday brunch packages are AED 545, 645 or 795; Wednesday night packages are AED 445, 545 or 745. Two base Saturday packages cost AED 1,090, while two base Wednesday packages cost AED 890. Their inclusions differ, so decide on the format before comparing the totals.
Restaurant hours and bar hours are different
Lunch is noon–3:30pm Monday–Friday, 1:30pm–4pm Saturday, and noon–4pm Sunday. Saturday brunch runs 12:30pm–4pm. Dinner is 6:30pm–midnight Sunday–Wednesday and 6:30pm–1am Thursday–Saturday. The bar is listed as noon–2am daily. Choose the service you need rather than treating the bar’s late closing as a promise of a full dinner at that hour.
