
Marea Restaurant & Tides Bar occupies Gate Village in DIFC, representing the Middle Eastern expansion of the acclaimed two-Michelin-starred New York institution. The sophisticated upper-floor dining room seats 125 guests amid luxurious leather seating and crisp white tables, while a chic cocktail bar adorned with an amber art wall and plush blue velvet bar stools greets visitors at the entrance. Led by General Manager Sean Smith and Head Chef Michael White from the original restaurant, Marea specializes in Italian coastal seafood with all pastas handmade daily. The downstairs Tides Bar provides a vibrant addition to DIFC's nightlife scene, complementing the refined dining experience above.