- AED 300 set menu showcases ALBA favorites for night owls.
- Sushi platter leads, followed by two starters and hearty mains.
- Himitsu speakeasy invites bespoke cocktails using playful cocktail tetris system.
- Perfect for post Opera bites, date nights, and late catchups.
As the city lights sharpen over the Opera District, ALBA shifts dinner into a calmer gear. The homegrown fine dining favorite has launched Taste of ALBA, a late night set menu served daily from 9 pm. Priced at AED 300, it gathers the restaurant’s most loved Japanese plates into one effortless experience, ideal for spontaneous date nights or a polished post show bite.
Dubai’s appetite for after hours dining keeps growing, and ALBA taps that momentum with poise rather than noise. Instead of a thumping soundtrack, the room leans into moody lighting, skyline views, and an easy glide between courses. It answers what many diners want right now, a proper meal that starts late and still feels thoughtful, not rushed. Time Out’s roundups of late night options show how much this space has heated up across the city, and ALBA brings a refined answer in the heart of Downtown.
The menu leans into Japanese craft, which continues to resonate with Dubai’s food savvy crowd. From Michelin level counters to Nordic Japanese mashups, the city’s scene is packed with chefs who treat precision like a love language. ALBA sits comfortably in that conversation, offering familiar comfort with sharp technique. Recent lists of 2025 must try Dubai tables even spotlight multiple concepts with Japanese influence, another signal that this cuisine is having a sustained moment.
What lands on the table is both generous and curated. It opens with a signature sushi platter, think Salmon or Akami nigiri, sashimi, hand rolls, and maki. Guests then choose two starters, with regulars nudging toward Broken Cucumber Salad, Rainbow Tartare, Crab Salad, Grilled Eggplant with kimchi sauce, Chicken Gyoza, or the cult favorite Korean Fried Chicken. Mains keep the comfort coming, from Chicken Teriyaki Don to Grilled Salmon with sweet avocado and ponzu, or Stir Fry Wagyu Noodles. Dessert closes on a trio called Alba Wagashi, a neat flight of mochi, Miso Snicker, and Halva Cookie. Still water is included, along with a choice of coffee or tea.
Those arriving Thursday through Sunday can slip behind the secret door into Himitsu, the 15 seat speakeasy that doubles as a playground for curious drinkers. A custom built cocktail tetris console lets guests build their own flavor path, part of an experiential bar wave that has taken Dubai by storm. The city’s speakeasy scene is flourishing, and ALBA’s hidden room fits right into that hush hush, high craft pocket.
ALBA’s late night table hits the sweet spot, polished enough for a celebration and relaxed enough for a midweek catchup. Taste of ALBA runs nightly from 9 pm. Reserve your seat in the Opera District, or call the team to book your preferred time. Seats at Himitsu are limited, so plan ahead!
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