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Hōseki

JapaneseEdomae sushiMichelin-starredFine diningCounter diningToyosu Market sourced

Hōseki — meaning 'gemstone' — is Dubai's first and most decorated Japanese omakase, holding one Michelin star every year since 2022. Sixth-generation Tokyo sushi master Chef Masahiro Sugiyama crafts a daily-changing counter menu using fish flown from Toyosu Market.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Jumeirah Bay Island (Bulgari Resort Dubai)
Since
2017
Chef
Masahiro Sugiyama
Owner
Bulgari Hotels (LVMH)
Hōseki — authentic japanese restaurant in Dubai, Jumeirah Bay Island (Bulgari Resort Dubai)
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About
Nestled on the fourth floor of the Bulgari Resort Dubai on Jumeirah Bay Island, Hōseki seats just 17 guests at an intimate counter overlooking the Dubai skyline. Chef Masahiro Sugiyama, a sixth-generation sushi itamae who trained at the Tokyo two-Michelin-star restaurant Sushi Kanesaka, opened Hōseki in 2017 as the Middle East's first dedicated omakase destination. Ingredients — premium fish, seasonal vegetables, and artisanal Japanese produce — are sourced directly from Tokyo's Toyosu Market, often arriving daily. The restaurant achieved its first Michelin star in 2022 and has retained it every year since, while also ranking 26th in the World's 50 Best Restaurants MENA 2023. Two tasting menus are available: the Hisui (AED 1,750) and the Ruri (AED 2,250), each representing a supreme exploration of Edomae technique and Japanese seasonality.
Neighborhood & visiting

Hōseki sits in Jumeirah Bay Island (Bulgari Resort Dubai), one of Dubai's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • First and only omakase in the Middle East to hold a Michelin star every year since the Dubai Guide launched in 2022.
  • Chef Sugiyama is a sixth-generation sushi master who trained under a two-Michelin-star itamae in Tokyo, ensuring unimpeachable technique.
  • Fish is flown directly from Tokyo's Toyosu Market, often daily, making ingredient provenance as rigorous as any restaurant in Japan.
  • The 17-seat counter setting inside the Bulgari Resort creates an intimate experience that mirrors the exclusivity of Tokyo's top omakase bars.

One of the world's most expensive Michelin-starred restaurants (ranked 11th globally by Chef's Pencil, 2024). Reservations via SevenRooms required well in advance.

Links
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Frequently asked

About Hōseki

Is Hōseki an authentic japanese restaurant in Dubai?
Yes — Hōseki is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Dubai: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
Where is Hōseki located?
Hōseki is located at Bulgari Resort Dubai, 4th Floor, Jumeirah Bay Island, Jumeirah 2, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates in the Jumeirah Bay Island (Bulgari Resort Dubai) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Hōseki?
Hōseki accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Hōseki?
Hōseki sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Dubai.
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