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Brazilian churrasco at SushiSamba.
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A 3D bamboo ceiling and lush foliage contribute to the tropical vibe at Dubai's new SushiSamba branch. All photos: SushiSamba
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The Dubai Samba roll is unique to the UAE venue.
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The asevichado roll.
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The restaurant is located on the 51st floor of The St Regis Dubai, The Palm.
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Crispy taquitos.
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Views of Palm Jumeirah, the sea and the Dubai skyline.
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A seviche platter (spelled with an 's' in tribute to SushiSamba).
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Coconut tapioca panna cotta from the dessert menu.
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Short ribs from SushiSamba Dubai.
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The mushroom Japanese claypot, one of the vegetarian dining options.
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Beef anticucho, a Peruvian skewer dish.
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Tuna tiradito.
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Chilean sea bass anticuchos.
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The octopus robata is exclusive to the Dubai venue.
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SushiSamba's ultimate sashimi platter.
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Chef Kyungsoo Moon.
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The main dining area of SushiSamba Dubai.
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A sushi platter.
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Brazilian churrasco at SushiSamba.
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A 3D bamboo ceiling and lush foliage contribute to the tropical vibe at Dubai's new SushiSamba branch. All photos: SushiSamba
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The Dubai Samba roll is unique to the UAE venue.
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The asevichado roll.
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The restaurant is located on the 51st floor of The St Regis Dubai, The Palm.
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Crispy taquitos.
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Views of Palm Jumeirah, the sea and the Dubai skyline.
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A seviche platter (spelled with an 's' in tribute to SushiSamba).
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Coconut tapioca panna cotta from the dessert menu.
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Short ribs from SushiSamba Dubai.
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The mushroom Japanese claypot, one of the vegetarian dining options.
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Beef anticucho, a Peruvian skewer dish.
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Tuna tiradito.
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Chilean sea bass anticuchos.
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The octopus robata is exclusive to the Dubai venue.
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SushiSamba's ultimate sashimi platter.
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Chef Kyungsoo Moon.
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The main dining area of SushiSamba Dubai.
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A sushi platter.
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Brazilian churrasco at SushiSamba.
Review: SushiSamba in Dubai wows with sky-high views and multifaceted menu
The much-anticipated eatery has opened on the 51st floor of The St Regis Dubai, The Palm
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Selina Denman
21 January, 2022
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