Akira Back Dubai

Akira Back sits on the West Crescent of the Palm Jumeirah, a ten-minute walk from the main body of the Palm. The room runs smart and elegant, serving a menu of Japanese and Korean fusion. The restaurant holds a Michelin star.

Most dining on the crescent relies on the sheer spectacle of the skyline to justify the trek out from the city center, but Akira Back provides a reason to stay once the sun goes down. The fusion menu is more aggressive than the safe, standard fare found at neighbouring hotel restaurants. While the palm is saturated with dining rooms that prioritize grand interiors over kitchen output, this kitchen ignores the competition to focus on precision. It is the best way to eat well on the crescent without feeling like you have sacrificed the quality of the meal for the sake of the postcode.