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Iki Sushi

JapaneseEdomae sushiExclusive private dining8 seatsToyosu sourcedFormer Michelin chefAl Barari

Iki Sushi is one of Dubai's most exclusive Japanese dining experiences: just eight seats per seating, with all seafood sourced 100% from Japan by head chef Koji Sagawa, who brings 40 years of experience and the distinction of helping Hōseki achieve its first Michelin star.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Al Barari / Dubai Hills (KOA Canvas)
Since
2022
Chef
Koji Sagawa
Iki Sushi — authentic japanese restaurant in Dubai, Al Barari / Dubai Hills (KOA Canvas)
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About
Founded at the end of 2022 within the intimate LOWE private dining room at KOA Canvas, Al Barari, Iki Sushi embodies the Japanese concept of 'iki' — refined elegance and quiet authenticity. Head chef Koji Sagawa began his career in 1983 at a sushi restaurant in Japan and relocated to Dubai in 2018 as head sushi chef at Bulgari's Hōseki, where he was instrumental in the restaurant achieving its first Michelin star in 2022. He was named Dubai's Japanese Michelin Star Chef in 2022. At Iki, Sagawa takes centre stage at an 8-seat omakase counter, crafting each piece of Edomae sushi by hand and delivering it personally to each guest. Two menus are offered: the Kyo (AED 1,000: three appetisers, 10 nigiri, miso soup, maki, and tamagoyaki) and the Miyako (AED 1,500: five appetisers, 11 nigiri, plus the same accompaniments). Sous chef Takamichi Niiya (Japanese, ~15 years' experience) supports the counter. Traditional Japanese cultural performances are available on request.
Neighborhood & visiting

Iki Sushi sits in Al Barari / Dubai Hills (KOA Canvas), 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
  • Chef Koji Sagawa has 40 years of Edomae sushi expertise and helped Hōseki win its first Michelin star in 2022 — the most decorated Japanese chef working in Dubai outside a Michelin restaurant.
  • Strictly 8 seats per seating creates one of the most intimate and exclusive dining experiences in the UAE.
  • All seafood is 100% sourced from Japan, with no compromise on provenance — rivalling any Tokyo-level omakase in ingredient integrity.

Two seatings nightly (18:00 and 21:00). Menu priced at AED 1,000 (Kyo) and AED 1,500 (Miyako). Fully licensed. Traditional Japanese performances available on request. Instagram: @iki_sushi_dubai.

Links
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Frequently asked

About Iki Sushi

Is Iki Sushi an authentic japanese restaurant in Dubai?
Yes — Iki Sushi 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 Iki Sushi located?
Iki Sushi is located at LOWE Private Dining, KOA Canvas, Al Barari, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates in the Al Barari / Dubai Hills (KOA Canvas) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Iki Sushi?
Iki Sushi accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Iki Sushi?
Iki Sushi sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Dubai.
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