Asia Asia
Asia Asia occupies one of the upper floors of Pier 7 in Dubai Marina, combining a pan-Asian restaurant with a lounge bar that transitions into a late-night venue on weekends. The interior borrows from Southeast Asian and Japanese design with paper lanterns, dark wood, and low lighting. The menu spans sushi, dim sum, Thai curries, and robata grill dishes. After 10 PM on Thursdays and Fridays, tables are cleared from one section, a DJ takes over, and the venue shifts from dinner service to a standing-room lounge with cocktails and music.
What to Expect
An upscale Asian restaurant that becomes a social venue as the night progresses. Early evening is dinner-focused with attentive service and good food. Later, the lights dim further, the music rises, and the crowd stands to socialize. The transition is smooth and natural.
Warm, intimate lighting with a marina backdrop. Transitions from refined dining to social lounge as the evening progresses.
Asian-influenced chill-out music during dinner service. Deep house and lounge beats from the DJ after 10 PM.
Smart casual. Collared shirt for men, no shorts or sportswear. The evening crowd dresses up.
Couples starting with dinner and staying for drinks. Small groups who want both good food and a social atmosphere in one venue.
Cards accepted. Reservations recommended for dinner and essential for brunch.
Price Range
Starters AED 50-80, mains AED 80-160, cocktails AED 65-95
Starters ≈ $14-22 / EUR 13-20; mains ≈ $22-44 / EUR 20-40; cocktails ≈ $18-26 / EUR 16-24
Hours
Daily 6 PM to 2 AM. Brunch sessions on Saturdays noon to 4 PM.
Insider Tip
The Saturday brunch (AED 350-500 per person with drinks) is popular and needs booking a week ahead. For a quieter dinner, go on a weeknight. Thursday after 10 PM is peak party time.
Full Review
Take the elevator in Pier 7 to Asia Asia's floor and you step into a space that does the Asian fusion concept better than most Dubai attempts. The entrance leads past a sushi counter into the main dining room, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the marina. A separate lounge area sits to the right, with lower seating and its own bar.
The food is strong by Dubai hotel dining standards. Dim sum baskets arrive steaming and properly wrapped. The black cod miso is a reliable order. Sushi quality is good, though not at the level of dedicated Japanese restaurants in the city. The robata section turns out well-charred skewers and meats. Portions are sized for sharing, which matches the social setting.
The cocktail program leans on Asian ingredients: lychee, yuzu, sake infusions. Execution is consistent. Prices run AED 65-95 per drink, which falls in the expected range for a marina venue. The wine list is serviceable but not exceptional.
Saturday brunch is the venue's most popular session. The all-you-can-eat-and-drink format draws a lively crowd that typically continues drinking long after the food service ends. Book well in advance.
The evening transition from restaurant to lounge happens organically. By 11 PM on Thursdays, the dining room thins out and the lounge fills up. The DJ keeps the volume at a level where conversation is still possible, which is a welcome change from venues that crank the bass to uncomfortable levels.
The Neighborhood
Inside Pier 7, Dubai Marina Walk. Other Pier 7 venues are on adjacent floors. The Marina Walk promenade has dozens of dining options within a 5-minute walk.
Getting There
Same as Pier 7: Marina Tram station or DAMAC Properties Metro station. Taxis to Dubai Marina Walk, then walk along the pier.
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