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Zuma Bar

8.8(4,301 reviews)

DIFC · Podium Level, Gate Village - 06 Al Mustaqbal St - Zaa'beel Second - DIFC - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

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Chic Japanese restaurant with steel and granite decor, serving sushi, grill dishes & sharing plates.

The bar at Zuma DIFC is one of Dubai's most coveted seats - a long counter of cold stone and warm wood where the city's financial elite gather for Japanese-inspired cocktails and an energy that never quite dips. The drink programme is built on rare Japanese whiskies, yuzu-inflected classics and a sake selection that rivals dedicated sake bars. The crowd is glamorous, the service impeccable, and the background noise precisely calibrated.

The Essence

Cocktails / Japanese / Difc / Whisky / Glamorous / Upscale / Bar

The Experience

Type

Cocktail bar

Price Range

Fine Dining

Amenities

Valet ParkingAir ConditioningBar SeatingLate Night

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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Ambiance is really good. Good music. Beautiful crowd. Good layout. Interior aged well. Quiet luxury i would say.. Eas...

— Andrew

World-class cocktailsElectric atmosphereExceptional Japanese whisky selection

Frequently Asked Questions

01Can I just go to the Zuma Bar without dining?

Yes — the Zuma Bar operates independently of the restaurant. You can come purely for drinks, though bar seating is limited and popular. The bar food menu is also available.

02How expensive are drinks at Zuma Bar?

Cocktails typically start from AED 85–130. Rare Japanese whiskies can be significantly more. Budget AED 300–500 per person for a full evening at the bar.