Zuma Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi

Zuma Abu Dhabi sits on the edge of the water on Al Maryah Island. It is a fifteen-minute walk from The Galleria, providing a sharp contrast to the air-conditioned bustle of the mall. The room runs smart and elegant, leaning into a polished, high-ceilinged aesthetic that feels less like a hotel dining room and more like a dedicated temple to Japanese grills and sushi.

Most venues in this district lean into the comfort of proximity to the malls, but Zuma earns its isolation. The restaurant prioritizes the terrace space, which captures a specific silence across the water that the indoor-heavy shops cannot replicate. While other kitchens in the city prioritize the spectacle of the corniche, this spot succeeds by ignoring the wider view entirely in favor of its own precise, rhythmic service. It is a calculated retreat that feels necessary the moment you sit down.