Sushiyaki at Souk Madinat Jumeirah has reopened its outdoor seating, setting up umbrellas by day and sunset tables by night, all facing the Burj Al Arab. The terrace sits by the abra station on the waterfront and is open daily from 12 pm to 12 am. Expect sushi, yakitori and sharing platters in an open-air, Japanese-leaning space.
What’s new: the terrace is back, and it’s shaded
Sushiyaki confirms its alfresco deck is live again, blending modern Japanese design with Souk Madinat’s canalside setting. Daytime service runs under large umbrellas for a cooler lunch, then eases into sundowners and dinner with that Burj backdrop.
- Reopened outdoor seating facing the Burj Al Arab
- Shaded lunch service; sunset and evening tables
- Waterfront location steps from the abra station
- Menu focus: sushi, modern Japanese plates, sharing platters
In short, it’s a simple formula: shade when the sun is high, glow when it drops. The location next to the abra stop means easy access without marching through half the souk. Food remains on the Japanese side of Dubai’s fusion spectrum, with sushi up front and skewers and shareables to fill the table.
Location, timings and how to book
The terrace is on the waterfront side of Souk Madinat Jumeirah. Bookings are open seven days a week from noon to midnight via phone or email.
- Address: Souk Madinat Jumeirah, waterfront
- Hours: Monday to Sunday, 12 pm to 12 am
- Phone: +971 4 451 9170
- Email: reservations@sushiyaki.ae
If you’re planning photos at sunset, bring a phone that shines in low light. Our round-up of the best phones in the UAE has camera standouts that handle golden hour and night modes well. Pair that with a table in the front row and the Burj will do the rest.
Menu snapshot and vibe
Sushiyaki’s line-up covers signature sushi alongside modern Japanese plates and indulgent platters, served in a space pitched as contemporary yet calm.
- Signature sushi and modern Japanese dishes
- Sharing platters for groups
- Contemporary Japanese design with waterfront views
This isn’t a fireworks kind of menu. It reads balanced: rolls and nigiri for the purists, yakitori and hot plates for the rest, with larger boards to keep group dining from turning into a calculator exercise. The visual draw is the view, and the room lets that speak.
Background: who’s behind Sushiyaki
Sushiyaki opened in December 2023 under Food Fund International. The group traces back to chairman Costa Tomazos, with a portfolio of home-grown concepts built over more than a decade.
- Opening: December 2023
- Operator: Food Fund International
- Ethos: blend of traditional Japanese flavours and modern techniques
Food Fund’s history goes to the 1970s, but the thread is the same: recruit well and keep concepts people-led. Sushiyaki inherits that playbook while leaning into Dubai’s appetite for Japanese dining.
Handy tips before you go
You’re in one of Dubai’s most photogenic pockets, so time your booking and plan your walk.
- Aim for golden hour for softer light on the Burj
- Request a waterfront table when you book
- Use Night or Portrait mode on your phone for cleaner shots. If you’re upgrading, see our piece on which iPhone 17 to buy for camera advice
- Making a night of it nearby? Our guide to Palm Jumeirah dining with views covers alternatives if you’re hopping districts
