Fodor's Expert Review Aji

One of Dubai's first forays into Nikkei cuisine is also one of the prettiest overwater bars. The decor is what sells this place—someone has spent a pretty penny on printed wallpaper, decorative fabrics, copper cutlery, and very fine glassware. The enormous space has an art nouveau slash Cubano beach side feel, and the cocktails fit the atmosphere: plenty of Pisco as you might imagine, with Japanese flavor injections of yuzu and matcha. You can throw the drinks back while enjoying a spread from their fusion sushi bar. There's a large terrace area leaning over the water, but then you'd miss out on the gorgeous interiors, a happy conundrum.