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SUSHISAMBA Dubai
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Restaurant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
SUSHISAMBA Dubai is strongest as a Palm Jumeirah celebration booking: high-energy room, late dinner appeal, a wine program with 2026 recognition from Wine Spectator and Star Wine List. Choose lunch for a calmer meal, dinner for atmosphere, compare tasting-menu seekers against Trèsind Studio before committing.
About SUSHISAMBA Dubai
Is SUSHISAMBA Dubai worth booking for a celebration in Dubai? It can be, especially if the brief is a restaurant with late opening hours and externally recognized wine credentials. For the safest booking, check the current menu and setting directly with the venue, then use the service windows to decide whether lunch or dinner fits the occasion.
SUSHISAMBA Dubai offers lunch and dinner service on weekdays, later lunch windows on weekends, dinner hours that run to 1 AM or 2 AM depending on the day. The dress code is smart casual, the venue has received wine recognition.
Book it for wine recognition and flexible timing
The strongest trust signal here is the wine recognition: Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and Star Wine List in 2026. That makes the venue more compelling for diners who consider those recognitions important when choosing a restaurant. Other specific claims about cuisine, chef, signature dishes, tasting-menu structure, sourcing, prices, or seating should not be assumed unless the restaurant confirms them directly.
Since a menu format, named chef, or dish list is not available, choose SUSHISAMBA Dubai when the hours, smart-casual dress code, wine accolades fit the plan. If the priority is a tightly defined culinary format, compare carefully before committing.
The timing call: lunch for earlier plans, dinner for late service
SUSHISAMBA Dubai offers lunch and dinner hours. Monday to Friday lunch is listed from 12–3 PM, while Saturday and Sunday lunch is listed from 1–3:30 PM. Dinner runs from 6 PM–1 AM Monday to Wednesday and Sunday, from 6 PM–2 AM Thursday to Saturday.
That schedule gives diners two clear options: lunch for an earlier meal, or dinner for a later booking window. Larger parties, business meals, special-occasion groups should confirm current availability, table setup, any menu needs directly with the venue before booking.
For wider planning, use Our full Dubai restaurants guide, plus Our full Dubai hotels guide, Our full Dubai bars guide, Our full Dubai wineries guide, Our full Dubai experiences guide. Other Dubai dining options can be compared generically by occasion, timing, confirmed service details.
Located inside
HotelThe St. Regis Dubai, The PalmFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Location
- Level 51 - St. Regis - The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- sushisamba.com/locations/dubai/dubai
- Phone
- +971 4 278 4888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Perched on Level 51 of the St. Regis on Palm Jumeirah, SUSHISAMBA Dubai pairs skyline spectacle with a disciplined kitchen. The restaurant foregrounds its panoramic view of the Arabian Gulf while remaining firmly rooted in Nikkei technique — a conversation between Japanese precision, Peruvian acidity and Brazilian smokiness. The result feels elevated and refined rather than purely theatrical: the room is defined by altitude and light, and the menu supplies the cultural and culinary architecture. Expect a stylish, scenic rooftop experience where the view and the food share equal billing.
Best For
SUSHISAMBA suits evenings that demand a bit of occasion — date nights, celebrations, business dinners and other special evenings are natural fits. The lofty St. Regis perch and wide gulf vistas create a memorable backdrop, while the menu’s Nikkei focus gives the meal heft and thoughtfulness. If you’re marking something important or hosting clients, the combination of panoramic setting and cuisine that interweaves Japanese, Peruvian and Brazilian influences makes the restaurant a destination-level choice for nighttime dining on Palm Jumeirah.
Ordering Tips
To experience the restaurant’s Nikkei language, sample items that showcase Japanese technique alongside bolder Latin flavors. Signature plates to try include Black Cod, lamb chops, sea bass robata skewers and ceviche. Those dishes echo the menu’s balance of raw precision, citrus-driven acidity and churrasco influence, so ordering a selection across those categories gives a clear sense of SUSHISAMBA’s cross-cultural approach. Let the kitchen’s focus on technique guide your choices: prioritize items that highlight texture and acidity together.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibrant and atmospheric with stunning skyline views, great music, and a glamorous high-energy environment.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Black Cod
- lamb chops
- sea bass robata skewers
- ceviche
Planning details
Location
Level 51 - St. Regis - The Palm Jumeirah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Rüya, Turkish, $$
- Signor Sassi, Notable alternative
- Cordelia, Notable alternative
- Trèsind Studio, Indian, $$$$
- Leña Dubai, Meats and Grills, $$$$
Restaurant context
How it compares in Dubai
Choose SUSHISAMBA Dubai over Rüya when the priority is a bigger celebration setting and wine-led dinner rather than a more defined Turkish, $$ brief. Rüya is the more value-conscious choice on price tier; SUSHISAMBA Dubai is the stronger fit when the table wants Palm Jumeirah scale and a late-night feel.
Trèsind Studio is the better choice for diners who want an Indian, $$$$ experience with a more focused destination-dining mindset. Leña Dubai is the clearer call for meats and grills at a $$$$ level. Against both, SUSHISAMBA Dubai works better for mixed groups that care about ambiance and wine flexibility more than a single cuisine lane.
If the goal is a polished hotel-adjacent meal, compare Signor Sassi and Cordelia before choosing. SUSHISAMBA Dubai has the practical advantage of easy booking and a clear special-occasion use case; the others make more sense when the group wants a different room style or a less nightlife-driven dinner.
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Compare SUSHISAMBA Dubai
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSHISAMBA Dubai | Dubai | ; | Top 500 Bars 2026 · #175Star Wine Lists 2026Gault & Millau UAE 2026 - Selected Restaurant2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of ExcellenceTales Spirited Awards 2026 - Best International Bar Team – Middle East & Africa * - Best International Bar Team – Middle East & Africa * (Regional Top 10 Honoree)2025 World's 50 Best Bars · #602025 Michelin Plate2024 World's 50 Best Bars · #76 | ; |
| Rüya | Dubai | Turkish | Gault & Millau UAE 2026 - Selected Restaurant2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Signor Sassi | Dubai | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Cordelia | Dubai | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Trèsind Studio | Dubai | Indian | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #22026 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants · #3Gault & Millau UAE 2026 - Selected Restaurant2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants · #22025 The Best Chef Three Knives · #32025 World's 50 Best Restaurants · #27Tatler Best Restaurants Middle East 2025 | $$$$ |
| Leña Dubai | Dubai | Meats and Grills | Gault & Millau UAE 2026 - Selected Restaurant2025 Michelin Plate | $$$$ |
How SUSHISAMBA Dubai compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can SUSHISAMBA Dubai accommodate groups?
Group capacity or table setup is not specified. SUSHISAMBA Dubai does have late dinner hours, including service until 2 AM Thursday to Saturday, so groups should confirm availability and seating details directly before booking.
Does SUSHISAMBA Dubai handle dietary restrictions?
Allergy or dietary-accommodation details are not included. Guests with specific requirements should check directly with SUSHISAMBA Dubai before booking and confirm any needs in advance.
What are alternatives to SUSHISAMBA Dubai in Dubai?
For other Dubai options, compare SUSHISAMBA Dubai with Rüya, Cordelia, Signor Sassi, Leña Dubai, or Trèsind Studio based on the occasion, available hours, the venue details each restaurant confirms directly.
What should I order at SUSHISAMBA Dubai?
Signature dishes or a current menu are not included. The safest approach is to review the latest menu through the venue's official channels and ask the restaurant for recommendations, especially if you are considering the venue because of its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and Star Wine List recognition for 2026.
Is SUSHISAMBA Dubai good for a special occasion?
It can be a fit for a special occasion if the confirmed details match your plan: Dubai location, smart-casual dress code, lunch and dinner hours, late service on several nights, 2026 wine recognition. Confirm the current menu, setting, booking details directly before committing.
Is lunch or dinner better at SUSHISAMBA Dubai?
Lunch is available Monday to Friday from 12–3 PM and Saturday to Sunday from 1–3:30 PM. Dinner is available from 6 PM–1 AM Monday to Wednesday and Sunday, from 6 PM–2 AM Thursday to Saturday. Choose based on the timing that best fits your visit.
