The Journal
Stories from above the city
Nikkei culture, seasonal menus, rooftop nights and the moments that make NAZCAA.
Best restaurants for a girls night out in Dubai 2026
15 Oct 2026
Best restaurants for girls night out Dubai: Nazcaa wins for Nikkei dining and skyline views. Compare five picks by cuisi…
Best restaurants with live music in Dubai 2026
15 Oct 2026
Best restaurants with live music Dubai: choose Q’s for jazz, Jazz@PizzaExpress for casual dining, or The Irish Village o…
Best weekend brunch spots in Downtown Dubai 2026
14 Oct 2026
Best weekend brunch Downtown Dubai: choose Nazcaa for Nikkei and skyline dining. Compare three restaurants by cuisine, s…
Best Nikkei restaurants in Dubai 2026
14 Oct 2026
Best nikkei restaurant dubai: choose Nazcaa for Japanese-Peruvian dining with skyline views. Compare four restaurants by…
Best robata grill restaurants in Dubai 2026
14 Oct 2026
Best robata grill restaurants Dubai: Zuma wins for a broader Japanese dinner. Compare ROKA and a skyline-view Nikkei alt…
5 Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Downtown Dubai: 2026 Guide
13 Oct 2026
Compare five fine dining restaurants in Downtown Dubai, from Nazcaa’s rooftop Nikkei to Italian and Thai dining. Choose …
5 Best Japanese Restaurants in Dubai: Nikkei, Sushi and Robata
13 Oct 2026
Compare five Japanese restaurants in Dubai for Nikkei, sushi and robata. Explore Nazcaa’s rooftop dining alongside DIFC,…
3 Best Peruvian Restaurants in Dubai: Peruvian and Nikkei Dining
13 Oct 2026
Compare Peruvian restaurants in Dubai: Nazcaa for rooftop Nikkei, COYA for Peruvian flavours and CLAY for Bluewaters din…
Where to Eat in Dubai: A Resident's Guide, Not a Tourist List
14 Aug 2026
Any resident who has stayed for at least a few years in Dubai will tell you that once you ask them where their favourite…
Nikkei Nightmares: A Themed Halloween Tasting Menu at Nazcaa
14 Aug 2026
One of the most eagerly awaited nights of the year will soon arrive, and guess what? This night is among the scariest of…
Michelin in Dubai: What the Guide Covers and What It Misses
14 Aug 2026
Dubai is one of the most fascinating dining cities in the world today. The city provides an interesting combination of d…
Fine Dining in Dubai: What the Price Is Buying
14 Aug 2026
Dining choices in Dubai are often associated with the kind of night one wishes to have. The night could be an intimate d…
The Sound of Nazcaa: How Music Shapes the Dining Vibe
14 Aug 2026
The atmosphere of an unforgettable dinner party starts from a beat, a mood, and the ambiance that makes all the guests f…
Sushi Meets Ceviche: Inside Nazcaa's Most Iconic Plates
14 Aug 2026
Sushi has been enjoyed by many South American countries for years now, especially in Peru, where its Japanese culinary t…
Inside Nazcaa's Design: How the Nazca Lines Shape Every Detail
14 Aug 2026
Every memorable dinner has one thing in common. At some point during the evening, someone looks up and says, "This …
Beyond Fine Dining: Why Nazcaa Is Dubai's Most Coveted Table
14 Aug 2026
When it comes to great dining in a world capital of luxury, it's not just what you place on your plate. Luxury is al…
Ring in 2027 at Nazcaa: NYE Dinner With Burj Khalifa Fireworks
14 Aug 2026
Are you ready to greet 2027 in one of the most memorable festivities in Dubai? The coming of the New Year is marked by e…
Fireworks & Fusion: Celebrating New Year's at Nazcaa
14 Aug 2026
The last few minutes of the year must be celebrated in style; therefore, they should be celebrated in an environment tha…
The Most Photogenic Tables in Dubai, and the Hour to Book Them
14 Aug 2026
If you’ve ever tried to take a “perfect” Dubai skyline photo while dining, you already know it’s…
Nazcaa Wins Favourite Fine Dining Latin American Restaurant
14 Aug 2026
For us at Nazcaa, the What’s On Dubai Awards 2026 was one of those evenings.…
12 Dubai Restaurants Locals Would Rather You Didn't Find
14 Aug 2026
There is always that universal feeling that something magical is being discovered about a place long before anyone else …
Unique Dining Experiences in Dubai You Can't Get Anywhere Else
14 Aug 2026
If you want dinner in Dubai to feel a little more special, start by looking beyond the food. Yes, you heard it right.…
Top-Rated Restaurants in Dubai: What the Star Ratings Leave Out
14 Aug 2026
Prior to making reservations in Dubai, the immediate action that one wants to take is looking at the number. It is only …