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The Robata

JapaneseRobatayakiCharcoal grillWagyuToyosu Market sourcedJapanese-ownedAin Dubai viewsBinchotan grilling

The Robata is a dedicated robatayaki omakase restaurant on the terrace of Banyan Tree Dubai, operated by the fully Japanese team behind TakaHisa. Traditional binchotan charcoal grilling meets Japan's finest seasonal seafood and A5 Kobe beef, with open views of Ain Dubai.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Bluewaters Island (Banyan Tree Dubai Terrace)
Since
2023
Chef
Takashi Namekata / Hisao Ueda
Owner
Takashi Namekata, Hisao Ueda, Aimi Shibuya
The Robata — authentic japanese restaurant in Dubai, Bluewaters Island (Banyan Tree Dubai Terrace)
Plate № 22
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About
Opened on Bluewaters Island in June 2023 and relocated to the TakaHisa terrace at Banyan Tree Dubai in January 2024, The Robata celebrates the ancient Japanese art of hearth-fire cooking. Chefs Takashi Namekata and Hisao Ueda — the same Japanese duo behind the Michelin-listed TakaHisa — preside over an omakase menu centred on charcoal robatayaki, incorporating elements of shabu-shabu, yakiniku, and sushi. All seafood is sourced from Toyosu Market three to four times weekly through the team's own import facility, and the restaurant serves A5 Kobe beef at BMS 12. The intimate terrace setting, with views stretching to the Ain Dubai observation wheel, provides an atmospheric backdrop for the theatrical open-fire cooking style that uses authentic binchotan Japanese oak charcoal for its superior, long-burning heat. A 2023 Michelin Guide Dubai selection.
Neighborhood & visiting

The Robata sits in Bluewaters Island (Banyan Tree Dubai Terrace), one of Dubai's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused izakaya counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Run by the same fully Japanese team (Chefs Taka Namekata and Hisa Ueda) behind Michelin-listed TakaHisa, ensuring genuine credentials.
  • One of Dubai's only dedicated robatayaki omakase experiences, using authentic binchotan charcoal sourced from Japan for traditional open-fire flavour.
  • Selected in the 2023 Michelin Guide Dubai within months of opening, underscoring the kitchen team's pedigree.

Original address listed as Caesars Palace; relocated to Banyan Tree Dubai terrace (TakaHisa terrace) as of January 2024. Renovations completed August 2025 with two air-conditioned private rooms added.

Links
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Frequently asked

About The Robata

Is The Robata an authentic japanese restaurant in Dubai?
Yes — The Robata 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 izakaya format.
Where is The Robata located?
The Robata is located at Banyan Tree Dubai, 1st Floor Terrace, Bluewaters Island, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai, United Arab Emirates in the Bluewaters Island (Banyan Tree Dubai Terrace) neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at The Robata?
The Robata accepts reservations online. For an authentic izakaya experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at The Robata?
The Robata sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Dubai.
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