Gigi

Why Gigi matters in Dubai

Gigi runs on a Dubai rhythm that rewards planning: arrive at lunch, settle a daybed, hold it through the afternoon, and let the music pivot into sunset without ever getting up to move. MyRSVP books the daybed or cabana on the date you want, confirms the food-and-beverage minimum, and stages your arrival so the day starts the second you sit down.

How the day runs at Gigi

Gigi Rigolatto occupies 120 indoor seats and sprawls across expansive terraces on J1 Beach at La Mer, anchored by a sinuous pool framed by striped cabanas named for Italian islands—Ischia, Ponza—and scattered sunbeds beneath bougainvillea. The design pulls directly from the St. Tropez lineage of the original Gigi, rendered here in terracotta urns, oleander cascades, and a private beach strand that transitions seamlessly to water. A concept store stocks 40 brands of seaside goods. Programming shifts with the day: mornings stay contemplative with lounge jazz and ambient DJs; as sunset arrives, saxophones and live mandolins take over, pivoting the vibe toward evening social flow. Fridays run Bella Vista Brunch (1–7 PM) with prosecco fountains and antipasti; Saturdays bring La Dolce Vita (11 AM–8 PM) pairing limoncello and pasta with vinyl sets; Wednesdays host Sirenetta Sessions (10 AM–4 PM) for spritz and salumi; Sundays blend family suppers into DJ-driven dusk; Thursdays lean into Aperitivo Al Fresco with acoustic accompaniment from 5 PM. The food menu emphasizes Italian simplicity—burrata with heirloom cherry confit, wood-fired octopus with nduja, osso buco with saffron risotto—while the Bellini Bar and cantina serve isle-inspired cocktails like the Sorrento Spritz and Fragola Fizz. Cabana tiers and VIP table zones structure the layout for groups seeking private repose within the broader dayclub energy.

What MyRSVP secures at Gigi

Through MyRSVP, the Gigi booking is the confirmed version: tier locked in (front row, second row, sunset-facing cabana), minimum spend known before you commit, tender handoff arranged if relevant, and special requests — magnums pre-staged, a cake brought tableside, a birthday sequence — coordinated ahead of time rather than negotiated on the sand.

Hours, dress, and planning windows

Here is the practical layer on Gigi — the details worth knowing before you book. Hours of operation: Daily 10:00 AM – sunset (beach club); lunch and dinner service. Dress code: Smart casual for lunch; chic and elegant for dinner. No sportswear or flip-flops. Minimum spend and bottle pricing scale with the tier you reserve, the day of the week, and the specific event; the October–April outdoor window, with Ramadan dates shifting the quiet period each year carries clear uplift and Palm Jumeirah beach-club season, UAE National Day are the sharpest points on the calendar. The booking window that matters: three to eight weeks out for flagship placement on peak dates, and shoulder weeknights as the value route for guests who can be flexible on timing.

How to book Gigi with MyRSVP

Reserve Gigi through MyRSVP. Submit the reservation form on this page with your date, party size, and occasion. A concierge assigned specifically to Gigi will contact you promptly to walk through pricing, table or cabana options, your actual budget, and the best area within the venue for your group and occasion. Every detail — minimum spend, placement, timing, celebration coordination — gets confirmed with you in writing before anything commits, so the night is planned before you land, not improvised at the rope. For guests who prefer a direct line, the WhatsApp button on this page opens a conversation with our Dubai concierge team — people who know Gigi, the door, and the calendar personally. For celebrations, larger groups, or stacked itineraries across multiple venues in Dubai, note that in your request — it lets us coordinate the night end-to-end instead of one booking at a time.