Planning a sushi date night in Jumeirah
A sushi date night in Jumeirah can start with a simple plan: choose a few dishes you both want to try, leave room for dessert and book a table before heading out. At RAYU Japanese Restaurant in Jumeirah 1, the à la carte menu lets you put together your own dinner from sushi, appetizers and hot Japanese dishes.
Our dining room has wooden tables, lanterns and cherry-blossom decoration. It is a place to sit down together over a Japanese meal, whether sushi is a shared favourite or one of you wants to explore the menu. Browse the choices beforehand so you can spend less of your evening deciding what to order.
Choose your sushi together
Start by comparing the sushi you each enjoy. Salmon Nigiri is listed at AED 30 and Tuna Nigiri at AED 42. If you prefer rolls, the California Roll is AED 45 and lists crab stick, cucumber, avocado, tobikko, togarashi and mayonnaise.
The Shinjuku Roll, at AED 55, is described as a California roll topped with lightly torched salmon, tobiko, tanuki and spicy sauce. That gives you a different option to discuss if you enjoy salmon and a spicy sauce. Ask the team about the number of pieces and preparation when choosing how much to order.
For a simple starting selection to share, consider one Salmon Nigiri order and one California Roll, then a Matcha tiramisu to finish. Their listed prices add up to AED 117: AED 30 + AED 45 + AED 42. This is an example assembled from separately priced menu items, not a set menu or a package for two. Add dishes and drinks to suit your appetites, and confirm the current prices when ordering.
BROWSE THE SUSHI MENU ↗Add a hot dish or finish with matcha
You do not both have to order the same kind of meal. If one of you wants a hot dish alongside the sushi, Chicken Teriyaki is AED 50 on the à la carte menu. The restaurant also lists appetizers such as Spicy Edamame at AED 38, so you can build your order around what each of you likes.
For dessert, Matcha tiramisu is AED 42. Its menu description lists Uji matcha powder, mascarpone cream, whipping cream and cream cheese. You can also read our matcha tiramisu guide before choosing your final course.
EXPLORE THE MATCHA DESSERT ↗Book your table and plan your arrival
RAYU is at Shop 38, Wasl Vita Mall, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1, Dubai. Parking is available at the mall. We open daily from 12:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with last orders at 11:00 PM. Choose an arrival time that leaves you time to order and enjoy dinner before the kitchen’s last orders.
Advance booking is recommended, especially during peak dining times. Use Book a Table to check availability for two guests. If you have a seating preference or a question about the evening, call +971 56 381 4118 before visiting to check what the team can arrange.
All menu prices in this guide were checked on 2 October 2026. Tell the team about allergies before ordering; RAYU cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment.
A few quick answers
Can we order à la carte sushi for a date night at RAYU?
Yes. The à la carte menu includes nigiri and rolls with individual prices. Browse the menu together and ask the team about portions before ordering.
Is the AED 117 example a dinner package for two?
No. It is the sum of one Salmon Nigiri order, one California Roll and one Matcha tiramisu at their listed prices on 2 October 2026. It is a starting selection, not a set package or a promise of a complete meal for two. Drinks and any extra dishes are additional.
What time are last orders?
Last orders are at 11:00 PM. RAYU is open daily until 11:30 PM; book an earlier table if you want time for several courses.
Information checked on 2 October 2026 against RAYU’s official menu and restaurant information. Menus and conditions may change; confirm current details before visiting.
← Back to the journal