TakaHisa Downtown pairs Edomae sushi with A5 wagyu omakase in Business Bay, Dubai, led by chefs Takashi Namekata and Hisao Ueda.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Dress code
- SMART ELEGANT
- Reservations
- SevenRooms
- Booking
- SevenRooms
- Category
- English friendlyLunch omakase
- Price
- Luxury
- Recognition
- Michelin listed
TakaHisa Downtown is the second branch of TakaHisa, following the original on Bluewaters Island, and sits on the 4th floor of Volante Tower on Marasi Dr in Business Bay. The kitchen is split between Sushi Specialist Chef Takashi Namekata and Wagyu Specialist Chef Hisao Ueda, who oversee Edomae sushi and A5-grade wagyu respectively. Seafood arrives five times a week from Tokyo's Toyosu Market, and the menu runs from à la carte dishes to a chef's curated omakase, available at both lunch and dinner.
The restaurant appears in the Michelin Guide Dubai and has received 3 Toques along with the Home-Grown Restaurant of the Year title from Gault & Millau UAE; it has also been selected for the MENA 50 Best Restaurants list. Service is in English.
Hours cover an international breakfast from 8am to noon, a Japanese breakfast from 10am to noon, and lunch and dinner from noon to midnight with last orders at 11pm, seven days a week. A smart elegant dress code applies from 6pm onward, ruling out shorts, flip-flops, slippers, and open-toe shoes.
Reservations are handled through SevenRooms, and the restaurant notes that entry is limited to guests who have booked in advance. For current omakase pricing, menu composition, or seating details, it's best to confirm directly with the restaurant.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at TakaHisa Downtown?
- Reservations are made through SevenRooms, and the restaurant states that entry is limited to guests with advance bookings.
- What is the dress code?
- A smart elegant dress code applies starting at 6pm; shorts, flip-flops, slippers, and open-toe shoes are not permitted.
- Is lunch omakase available, and what does it cost?
- Yes, the restaurant offers omakase at lunch as well as dinner, though exact pricing is not listed here, so confirm current rates directly with TakaHisa.
- What are the restaurant's opening hours?
- International breakfast runs 8am to noon, Japanese breakfast 10am to noon, and lunch and dinner service runs from noon to midnight with last orders at 11pm, daily.
- Where exactly is TakaHisa Downtown located?
- It's on the 4th floor of Volante Tower on Marasi Dr in Business Bay, Dubai.
Details checked October 2, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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