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Okku

9.6(136 reviews)

DIFC · Level 9 - Gate Village, Building 3 - شارع ١١ - زعبيل الثانية - DIFC - دبي - United Arab Emirates

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Dramatic Japanese restaurant and bar in DIFC - premium sushi, robata grill and late-night energy.

Okku is Dubai's most dramatically designed Japanese restaurant, a black-on-black space in DIFC that manages to feel both sleek and warm. The menu is built around premium sushi, sashimi and robata grill - wagyu, black cod and whole lobster among the signatures. The bar is one of the best in DIFC, and the late-night energy matches any club. A favourite of Dubai's financial district crowd for a decade.

The Essence

Japanese / Sushi / Robata / Difc / Late-night / Bar / Premium

The Experience

Type

Japanese

Price Range

Upscale

Reservation

Recommended

Delivery

Dine-in only

Amenities

Valet ParkingAir ConditioningBarLate NightPrivate Dining

Features

Outdoor SpaceServes Alcohol

Busiest Time

Thursdays to Saturdays

1AM – 3AM

Thursdays to Saturdays draw the biggest crowds - book ahead and arrive before 1AM to settle in before the evening peaks.

Reviews

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Amazing experience at The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC.

— Deemah Alsaleh

Exceptional sushi qualityElectric late-night atmosphereOutstanding bar programme

Frequently Asked Questions

01What should I order at Okku?

The black cod with miso glaze and the wagyu beef on the robata grill are the signature dishes. For sushi, the omakase selection is recommended. The cocktail menu is extensive — start with their Japanese whisky selection.

02Is Okku primarily a restaurant or a bar?

Okku functions as both. Early in the evening it operates as a premium Japanese restaurant; later (from about 10pm on weekends) the energy shifts to social bar territory. Both experiences are excellent.