The world-famous teppanyaki restaurant brand,
Benihana, has confirmed the opening of Benihana Ibn Battuta at Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate
Hotel Dubai, a property owned by Seven Tides International and operated by Minor
Hotels.
Dordije Jabucanin, Director of Sales and Marketing at Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel
Dubai, said: “We’re delighted to be bringing Benihana’s globally recognised dining
concept to Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Hotel Dubai, giving guests the opportunity to
experience the brand’s signature live teppanyaki dining in this location for the first time.
“Our skilled chefs combine precision cooking and theatrical flair to create an
unforgettable meal. Alongside this, guests can enjoy a dedicated sushi bar, Shabu
Shabu, an expanded premium menu and contemporary interiors, creating a vibrant
destination for everything from family celebrations to evenings out with friends.”
Located on the hotel’s ground floor, Benihana Ibn Battuta places the brand’s iconic live
teppanyaki experience centre stage, where expert chefs prepare each meal on
traditional steel teppan grills while entertaining guests with the cooking techniques that
have made Benihana famous worldwide.
Food is prepared in front of guests using expert knife skills and signature culinary tricks,
including the famous teppanyaki egg-juggling performance, where chefs use metal
spatulas to bounce, flip, and crack eggs with precision.
“The experience goes far beyond the food. Our chefs combine precision cooking with
theatrical flair, transforming every meal into an interactive performance filled with
energy, entertainment and unforgettable moments. It’s immersive dining designed to be
enjoyed, shared and remembered,” added Jabucanin.
Centred on Benihana’s signature teppanyaki offering, the menu showcases premium
Japanese cuisine, including the restaurant’s celebrated Japanese A5 Wagyu
Teppanyaki, renowned for its rich, buttery texture and melt-in-your-mouth finish. The
menu is complemented by dishes such as the Godzilla Roll, topped with lightly torched
wagyu beef, truffle sauce, and edible gold flakes, as well as an extensive selection of
sushi, sashimi, and seasonal specialities.
Benihana Ibn Battuta also offers a dedicated Shabu Shabu menu, inviting guests to
enjoy a traditional communal dining experience centred on umami-rich dashi broth,
premium marbled beef, fresh vegetables and classic dipping sauces.
The tableside seating arrangement promotes a social dining atmosphere, where guests
can talk directly to the chef and with each other, perfect for capturing those ‘selfie’
moments, particularly for celebrations with small groups, family, and friends, such as
birthdays or anniversaries. Private and semi-private arrangements for groups can be
accommodated upon request.
The 95-seater Benihana Ibn Battuta restaurant also has a vibrant, open seafood and
sushi bar where guests can savour fresh sashimi and signature rolls.
For more than 60 years, Benihana has built its international reputation around live
teppanyaki dining, pairing skilled chefs, premium ingredients and engaging tableside
entertainment. At Ibn Battuta, that signature experience is complemented by a sushi
bar, Shabu Shabu and a premium Japanese menu, offering guests an authentic taste of
the brand’s globally recognised concept.
Benihana Ibn Battuta is open daily from 12 noon to 11pm, with live teppanyaki stations
open from 6.30pm to 11pm.
For reservations & Enquiries:
Email: fbreservations.oibn@oakshotels.com
Phone: +971 4 444 0000 | +971 55 400 3838
For more information, visit https://www.oakshotels.com/en/united-arab-emirates/dubai
