Named after the elegant Mays, a tree symbolic of beauty and grace, Almayass by the Sea honours the age-old family recipes that have carved out this unique branch of Mediterranean cuisine.

First opening in Beirut in 1995, and then in Abu Dhabi in 2021, Almayass by the Sea has become a renowned haven for families and food lovers who appreciate authentic cuisine and genuine hospitality. We have also been awarded the Bib Gourmand for three years in a row: a testament to the love and care we put into every dish.

And as for the elegant and inviting atmosphere of our restaurant, it is proudly inspired by our mothers and their mothers, who have always said: All are welcome in this house.

LIVE A LITTLE. BE A GYPSY. GET AROUND.

Gitano, Spanish for gypsy, captures the essence of who we are: bohemian, free-spirit, diverse, eclectic, conscious, and creative. gitano is a global hospitality and lifestyle brand located in NYC, Tulum and Dubai. it’s the place to see, be seen and connect.

BORN IN THE JUNGLE & TRAVELLING THE WORLD

We are inspired by the lush tropical jungle and Spanish colonial towns of the Yucatan and Mexico, we have a rich heritage as innovators in Tulum, and today we are exporting our tropical, bohemian paradise worldwide.

GYPSY DISCO TROPICAL

Our approach to everything, architecture and design, food and beverage, and our unique sound identity, is bohemian and glamorous, our design aesthetic is understated elegance, we celebrate the perfection in imperfection and we love juxtapositions, like our iconic brand symbols: a pink neon sign set against the jungle, a giant disco ball floating in palm. 

GITANO LOVES

Our mission is sharing love and happiness, and we are building a new kind of hospitality and lifestyle brand, with a big heart. We are living mindfully and sustainably. Supporting and giving back to our community is our core value.

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