- Hidden speakeasy tucked inside ALBA with only 15 seats.
- Create cocktails using a one-of-a-kind mechanical tetris system.
- Led by 24-year-old rising mixology star Dikshant Tanwar.
- Open Thursday to Sunday, reservations only via phone or WhatsApp.
If you’ve ever wished for a bar that feels like the plot twist in a spy movie—here’s your script. Hidden inside ALBA Restaurant on Dubai Boulevard, Himitsu is Downtown Dubai’s best-kept secret (literally, “himitsu” means secret in Japanese). But this isn’t just another pretty speakeasy trying to look mysterious while serving the same old mojitos. This place? It rewrites the playbook.
Designed by interior magician Tristan Du Plessis—the same brain behind Ristorante Loren and The Cullinan—Himitsu is tiny, moody, and made for those who prefer velvet whispers over velvet ropes. It seats just 15 guests, surrounded by intricate floral murals and artful nods to Japanese craftsmanship. Think Tokyo alleyway meets underground cool with a Dubai polish.
But the real showstopper? It’s not the wallpaper—it’s the cocktail tetris. Yes, that’s a thing. Himitsu hands the power of mixology over to you with a custom-built mechanical drink system that lets you play, twist, and build your own bespoke concoctions. Over 1,200 combinations, and not a single one of them basic. Of course, if you’re feeling shy, there’s a classics list waiting in the wings—and Champagne, naturally.

Behind the bar is Dikshant Tanwar, all of 24 and already running the show like a seasoned maestro. With a flair for technique and a nose for what’s next, Dikshant curates a drinks program that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable—guest mixologists from around the world, surprise DJ nights, and just the right amount of ‘what even is this night?’ energy.
Himitsu doesn’t do walk-ins. You’ll need a reservation (phone or WhatsApp only, because of course), and it only opens Thursday to Sunday from 7PM till…whenever the vibes end.
In a city that never sleeps and never stops Instagramming, Himitsu isn’t trying to be loud—it’s just too cool to care.
Ready to sip the secret?
🔗 www.himitsu.metafoodiesgroup.com
📸 @himitsu.dubai
Just don’t tell everyone. Or do. We won’t judge.