Kyoto’s Best: Bee’s Knees Speakeasy Takes Over SUSHISAMBA Dubai for One Night Only

By Jenny Susan / February 8, 2026

Dubai, UAE: Kyoto’s legendary Bee’s Knees is taking over the 51st floor of SUSHISAMBA Dubai for one night only. On Monday, February 9, experience the precise craft of this “Asia’s 50 Best Bars” icon as they bring their world-class Japanese techniques to the heart of the Palm.

Prohibition Heritage Meets Japanese Precision

In its home city of Kyoto, Bee’s Knees is defined by a discreet yellow door and a “Roaring Twenties” aesthetic, contrasted by a high-energy soundtrack. For its Dubai appearance, the team will translate this speakeasy charm into a curated menu of signature serves. The programming focuses on refined, Japanese-led mixology, utilizing botanical distillates and traditional ingredients to reimagine classic profiles. This collaboration is part of SUSHISAMBA’s ongoing commitment to hosting global talent, further solidifying the venue’s reputation as a hub for world-class bar programming in the heart of the city.

The Signature Serves: A Study in Balance

The exclusive menu for the evening showcases a series of complex, layered creations. The Myoga Ginger Mule offers a botanical-forward blend featuring myoga ginger, lavender, shiso liqueurs, and rhubarb, while the Killer Bee provides a citrus-forward yet savory profile incorporating sancho pepper distillate, truffle honey, and yuzu tabasco. For those seeking depth, the Stealth Plain presents a sophisticated composition utilizing yellow and green Chartreuse, betel nuts, apricot, and spice. Finally, the Hojicha Negroni delivers an aromatic, roasted interpretation of the classic, featuring coffee liqueur, kuromoji wood, and hojicha.

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