enveloped in an environment where the Victorian splendor of the previous Shakespeare and Co café, with its intricate millwork and plush velvet drapes, melds with the understated luxury of the Emirates. Here, the furniture is an ode to craftsmanship, with tufted settees and chairs featuring inlaid mother-of-pearl, positioned on lush Persian rugs that cushion the footsteps and enhance the acoustics of soft Arabic melodies that whisper through the air. The outdoor terrace offers a modern desert realm under a retractable celestial canopy, bringing the outdoors inside. Here, Bedouin tent-inspired cabanas, adorned with plush seating and sumptuous throws, sit on terraced decking, offering a modern twist on the nomadic lifestyle. The tables here are intimate stages for gastronomic storytelling, set against the backdrop of a cityscape framed by drapes that billow softly in the evening breeze. Each lantern hanging from above is a star, adding to the ambience of dining under the Arabian sky, while planters with sculpted edges showcase a miniature ecosystem of the UAE’s flora.