On 5 November, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab welcomes guests back to Kinugawa, with a renewed vision and an expanded beachfront setting.
Reimagined for long afternoons and later nights, the destination brings together Japanese culinary artistry, French refinement and a distinctive sense of place. From sunlit moments by the water to evenings shaped by signature cuisine, inventive cocktails and music, Kinugawa unveils a new expression of its distinctive art de vivre.
At the heart of the experience, lies its cuisine, the truest expression of its identity. At the sushi counter, the chef showcases the finest ingredients through the precision and years of Japanese craftsmanship and expertise. From the robata, dishes built for sharing invite the table to eat together, with whole grilled seabass, Kagoshima Wagyu sirloin and premium cuts finished over charcoal. Across the à la carte menu, signatures worth seeking out include the Suzuki Stracciatella, pairing thinly sliced sea bass with creamy stracciatella, raspberries and a yuzu balsamic drizzle; the Salmon Taruto, silky salmon on a golden crunchy base crowned with white truffle tarama; the Lamb Chops Shiso, arriving coated in a crispy shiso-panko crust and sizzling at the table and the Crab Mango Roll, wrapping succulent crab in a sweet golden mango embrace.
The cocktail programme deserves equal attention. Conceived as a French art salon dedicated to the Japanese master Hiroshige, each drink is a liquid interpretation of one of his paintings. Colour, atmosphere and composition are translated into flavour through inventive technique and exceptional ingredients placed in every cocktail. With a distinctive artistic vision, the collection sets Kinugawa apart within Dubai’s exceptionally rich cocktail landscape.
As the sun sets over the Arabian Gulf, Kinugawa marks the moment with its Kanpai Sunset Ritual, a daily pause inspired by the Japanese tradition of raising a glass together. The music rises, the energy shifts and guests are invited to lift their glass as the day gives way to evening. It is a gesture that signals the start of Kinugawa’s more expressive and vibrant evening atmosphere. A resident DJ shapes the soundtrack throughout, with evening sets in the restaurant from Monday to Thursday and poolside performances followed by restaurant sets from Friday to Sunday.
