Dubai, UAE – 17 April 2026
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Dubai’s leading financial and lifestyle destination, continues to redefine the city’s dining landscape with a diverse portfolio of private dining experiences. Home to a curated mix of acclaimed homegrown concepts and internationally renowned restaurants, DIFC offers refined settings designed for corporate entertaining, social celebrations and bespoke gatherings.
Blending elevated cuisine with personalised service, DIFC’s private dining venues deliver tailored experiences across a variety of cuisines and formats. From Japanese omakase counters and Mediterranean chef-led tables to exclusive lounges and cellar-style tastings, each concept is crafted to enhance guest engagement in sophisticated surroundings.
GAIA
Inspired by Grecian hospitality, GAIA presents a selection of private and semi-private dining spaces suited to both intimate occasions and larger events. Signature experiences include the immersive Chef’s Table overlooking the open kitchen and the discreet NYX Lounge, ideal for exclusive gatherings.
Minimum spend: AED 5,000 (lunch); AED 10,000 (dinner)
NYX Lounge: AED 25,000 (Mon–Wed); AED 40,000 (Thu–Sun)
Exclusive hire: AED 55,000 – AED 85,000
Capacity: Up to 70 guests
Timings: 6:30pm – 11:30pm
Raspoutine Dubai
Offering a secluded private dining room,
Raspoutine Dubai caters to intimate celebrations such as birthdays and engagements. The venue’s signature Parisian cabaret aesthetic complete with velvet textures and ambient lighting creates a theatrical and discreet late-evening experience.
Pricing: Upon request
Capacity: Up to 18 guests
Gloria Osteria
Gloria Osteria features a dedicated private dining room designed for intimate Italian gatherings. Guests can enjoy a curated menu by Chef Pietro Zamuner, showcasing classic Italian flavours with contemporary interpretations.
Minimum spend: AED 10,000
Capacity: Up to 12 guests
Availability: Daily
KIGO
KIGO offers a traditional Japanese private dining experience complete with tatami flooring and intricate kumiko woodwork. The venue specialises in bespoke kaiseki menus and sushi omakase, prepared by a dedicated chef for each group.
Pricing: AED 2,500 per person
Capacity: Up to 10 guests
Timings: 6:00pm – 12:00am (closed Tuesdays)
LPM Restaurant & Bar
Renowned for its French Mediterranean cuisine, LPM offers an elegant private dining setting ideal for business lunches and social occasions. The space features flexible seating arrangements within a bright and refined environment.
Minimum spend: AED 10,000 (up to 16 guests); AED 12,000 (17–20 guests)
Capacity: Up to 20 guests
Availability: Saturday to Thursday
NAHATÉ
NAHATÉ introduces an exclusive private cigar lounge experience in collaboration with Jacob & Co. Designed with rich velvet interiors and bespoke furnishings, the venue caters to private evenings and entertainment-led gatherings.
Minimum spend: AED 1,000 per person
Capacity: 45 seated; 80 standing
Shanghai ME
Inspired by 1930s Shanghai, Shanghai ME offers multiple private and semi-private venues combining Art Deco design with a vibrant, music-led atmosphere.
Bund Lounge: Private DJ booth, bar and partitioned space; 48 seated / 70 standing
Private Dining Room: Seats up to 16 guests with tailored menus
Terrace: Up to 80 seated, ideal for large-scale events
Pricing: Minimum spend applicable upon request
DIFC’s dynamic culinary landscape reinforces its position as a premier destination where business, dining and social experiences seamlessly converge. With its diverse offerings and refined venues, DIFC continues to set the benchmark for private dining in Dubai, catering to both residents and international visitors seeking elevated and personalised experiences.
Conveniently located, DIFC is accessible via the Dubai Metro, with Financial Centre Station just a short walk away, alongside ample parking facilities across the district.
