GAIA · Restaurant · Dubai
Izu Ani's coastal Greek table in Gate Village, DIFC.
GAIA is Chef Izu Ani's love letter to the Greek and wider Mediterranean table, set in Gate Village at DIFC. Since opening in 2018 it has stayed one of the hardest tables in the district, equal parts restaurant and all-day social room, and it is distinct from the group's beach-side Sirene by GAIA further along the coast.
The space is bright and quietly luxurious, done in pale stone, warm wood and greenery, with a long central bar and a terrace that fills as the evening cools. It reads more Aegean villa than city dining room, which is exactly the intent, and it carries an easy hum from lunch straight through to a late dinner.
The menu runs coastal Greek and Mediterranean: raw fish and crudo, warm bread with a spread of dips, grilled octopus, pasta, and whole fish brought out and filleted f
Address: Gate Village Building 04, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Reserve a VIP table at GAIA through the MyRSVP concierge. Submit a request via the form on this page and a host will confirm bottle minimums, arrival timing and any large-group requests within hours. MyRSVP handles Dubai reservations with on-the-ground hosts who book the toughest rooms in the city.
Frequently asked about GAIA
How do I get a reservation at GAIA in Dubai?
Tables at GAIA are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Dubai plan, MyRSVP handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at GAIA?
GAIA is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at GAIA?
GAIA runs an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is GAIA located?
GAIA is in Dubai, at Gate Village Building 04, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates. MyRSVP can build it into a full Dubai itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
Gaia across MyRSVP
The MyRSVP concierge books Gaia in one other city. Same concept, one team.
- Gaia Saint-Tropez · Izu Ani's marquee Greek-Mediterranean, sister to our Dubai Gaia, at La Tartane
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