Visualize a grand entrance to the first floor of our Emirati restaurant, where the remnants of Shakespeare and Co café - its Victorian elegance marked by plush, floral upholstered seating, dark mahogany woods, and tall, arched windows - are harmoniously integrated with Emirati aesthetics. The walls feature expansive tapestries vibrant with the hues of the desert sunset, illustrating Emirati folklore, bordered by ornate wooden panels etched with arabesque motifs. The transition from classic to contemporary is bridged with flooring that marries the deep, rich patina of aged wood with custom-made, glazed tiles depicting intricate Islamic geometries. The space glows under the soft light of bespoke chandeliers, their design reminiscent of an Aladdin’s lamp, casting intricate shadows like those of a henna-adorned hand. Tables of reclaimed wood are set with china that bears the falcon and palm motifs, symbolic of the UAE. Outdoors, amidst the tranquility of a manicured garden, guests are seated in an arrangement reminiscent of a desert majlis, surrounded by indigenous plants and the gentle murmur of water features, all under the glow of wrought-iron lanterns that speckle the dusk with a golden sheen.