Press
Where Alba has been written about.
Each of these is something you can go and read. Alba is named in them; none of them called Alba the best of anything, and this page does not either.
AD Middle East
Alba is one of the restaurants named in AD Middle East's guide to the city's most beautiful rooms.
Gault&Millau
Alba Lounge appears in the guide's UAE edition in two consecutive years.
World of Fine Wine
Alba took two regional category awards for Middle East & Africa: Best Sake List outside Japan, and Best New Wine List.
The Pinnacle Guide
Himitsu holds two pins, the Pinnacle Guide's Outstanding rating, and is the only bar in the Middle East to do so.
GreatList
Himitsu is listed in the GreatList guide to Dubai.
The National
The National reviewed Himitsu, the omakase bar behind the dining room.
Visit Dubai
Alba is listed on the emirate's official visitor guide.
FACT Dining Awards
Alba states a recognition in the 2025 edition. It is the one entry on this page with nothing public to link to, so it is marked as such rather than dressed up.
Dubai Racing Club
Dubai Racing Club's announcement of the Carnival names Alba and Himitsu among its hospitality venues.
Press enquiries
Images, filming and interviews.
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