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ZumavsRistorante L'Olivo at Al Mahara
Both restaurants are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Al Mahara ranks slightly higher than Zuma. Al Mahara comes in at #8 in Dubai with approval from 7 reviews such as concierge.com, Fodor's and Insight Guides.
Zuma
Concierge
BlackBook
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
Gate Village 06, DIFC, Dubai 506620, United Arab Emirates
From $25/night
Concierge "The main ticket is the combination of crowd and consistently good food, including miso-marinated black cod wrapped in hoba leaf."
BlackBook "In Zuma, it’s the first-class Japanese food that kung fu’s your ass into culinary enlightenment. Interior is minimalistic."
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When it comes to ordering, ask for advice as it can be confusing for the novice.
Gayot15.0
"This trendy izakaya-style Japanese concept has been at the forefront of the culinary scene since it opened its doors in 2009." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Amid all of Dubai's international high-end restaurant brands (think Nobu, Gordon Ramsay, and Pierre Gagnaire), Zuma, the fashionable London sushi house, still manages to pull in crowds." Full review
Michelin Guide0 Stars
"The Dubai outpost of this global brand is set over three floors and comes with trendy, contemporary styling, several sushi counters and a lively atmosphere" Full review
Ristorante L'Olivo at Al Mahara Concierge
Insight Guides BlackBook
Rough Guide Gayot
Fodor's
Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Burj Al Arab hotel, Jumeirha Beach, Ground Floor, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
From $0/night
Concierge "Eating at the flagship seafood restaurant in what is still the most opulent hotel in the city is as much about the experience as it is about the cuisine."
Insight Guides "Centred on an enormous fishtank, this subterranean seafood restaurant is one of Dubai’s most expensive."
BlackBook "Meaning pearl this signature restaurant oozes opulence. The dining experience surreally begins with a trip on a submarine."
Rough Guide "Perhaps the more appealing of the Burj al Arab’s two signature restaurants, Al Mahara looks like some kind of fantastic underwater grotto."
Gayot14.0
"The European menu is creative with mostly French and Italian influences and enough options to keep diners curious about what surprises the chef may propose next." Full review
Fodor's "At Al Mahara the tables surround an impressive aquarium with a varied population of fish, and they also arrive in delicious sauces for your consumption."
Lonely Planet "A lift posing as a submarine deposits you at a gold-leaf-clad tunnel leading you to Dubai’s most unique restaurant." Full review
Michelin Guide0 Stars
"The base of the cooking is Italian and the menu includes some of the signature dishes from their mothership in Capri, but the kitchen also puts its own spin on many of the creations.
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