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Kira.

Kira.

Better than advertised (but bring your wallet).

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Courtney Brandt
May 27, 2025
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Where Japanese Grace Meets Mediterranean Flair

Our culinary philosophy centers on light, balance, and brightness, featuring a selection of memorable dishes served in a Mediterranean Izakaya style, meant to be shared.

While many restaurant openings in the city come and go without much comment, Kira has been raising a few eyebrows across town since its launch in March. However, I’m happy to remain optimistic. However, with another visit to Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, and by now, I’m 90% sure the people dining here are not in the habit of looking at prices. And that’s fine, we have many a restaurant in Dubai for that exact demographic (for the avoidance of doubt, I am not in that category).

Rather than point out that each dish is too expensive, please accept that I think the prices are all too high. Also, for the record, there are 90 (NINETY) items on the menu, which I also believe is too big (although, one could make the argument that there literally is something for everyone, and certainly e…

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