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An elevated take on the Japanese izakaya, Matagi brings modern Tokyo flavours to one of Palm Jumeirah's grandest addresses. Set within Raffles The Palm on the West Crescent, it merges the comfort of familiar Japanese dishes with the excitement of contemporary gastronomy. Its menu reaches across the breadth of Japanese cooking, anchored by a signature black cod and other refined plates. An impressive drinks list runs from Japanese-inspired cocktails, including the signature Ikebana, to premium spirits and authentic sake. Sleek, atmospheric interiors give it the polish expected of its luxury-resort setting. Special evenings such as its Tokyo street-food nights add a playful, after-dark energy. Its place within a landmark Palm Jumeirah property lends every visit a sense of occasion. A modern-Japanese standout, Matagi endures as one of the Palm's most accomplished restaurants, a Raffles venue whose elevated izakaya cooking, inventive cocktails and stylish setting have made it a destination for contemporary Japanese dining in Dubai. By reimagining the casual, convivial spirit of the Japanese izakaya within a grand resort setting, it bridges two very different worlds, offering the relaxed sharing culture of a Tokyo tavern with the polish and theatre Dubai diners have come to expect.