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  1. Zuma

    Contemporary Japanese

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    Three separate kitchens, a sweeping staircase, and brass-and-aged-steel walls that lean into the drama: Zuma is a contemporary Japanese restaurant that treats restraint as someone else's problem. The robata grill and sushi counter share space with a main kitchen, and the grilled meats and seafood are where the room's energy lands. It holds a spot on MENA's 50 Best Restaurants, and the terrace handles post-dinner drinks when Dubai's evening air cooperates.

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    • Black angus ribeye

      “Think black angus ribeye with black pepper and soy or king crab doused in ponzu lime butter.”

      The 50
    • King crab

      “Think black angus ribeye with black pepper and soy or king crab doused in ponzu lime butter.”

      The 50
    • Pecan pie sundae

      “Round it off with a koji rice pudding served with grilled pineapple, fruit and sorbet, or the perennial favourite pecan pie sundae topped with robata cooked sweet potato and kokuto caramel.”

      The 50
    • Miso-marinated black cod

      “crowd-pleasing signature mains such as miso-marinated black cod wrapped in hoba leaf.”

      The 50

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