From Dior to Murakami // GABA Joins Dubai’s Designer Bar Scene

Tucked behind the façade of a discreet Asian tea room, GABA is a stylish speakeasy located in Dubai Marina. Inspired by Asia's exclusive private members’ clubs, GABA is where high design, high society, and haute mixology collide.

Dripping in vintage glamour, the bar’s deep crimson interiors and low-lit ambience set the tone for an ultra-intimate experience. But GABA isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a curated universe. Guests are surrounded by rare fashion collectables and modern art, including limited-edition pieces in collaboration with iconic Asian artists such as Takashi Murakami and Yayoi Kusama.

Among its most buzz-worthy display items? A signed Dior basketball from NBA star Andrei Kirilenko and a coveted House Birkin, not for sale, but always in view.

To make the most of your visit to Gaba, participate in the traditional Chinese tea ceremony on Thursdays, at 7 pm for 190 AED per person or take advantage of the daily happy hour from 5 pm to 10 pm to enjoy unlimited daiquiris, gin and tonic and espresso martinis for 80 AED.

Whether you come for the cocktails, the conversation, or simply to soak in the style, GABA offers a transportive night out that feels worlds away from the everyday.

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