CAFE PALMIER, LE ROYAL MERIDIEN ABU DHABI
Changing the face of all-day dining
Cafe Palmier at Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi hopes to redefine the concept of all-day dining restaurants at hotels. The restaurant, which was previously called L’Opera, was unveiled with a brand new look. Gone are the dull brown couches and heavy furniture.
Instead, the restaurant, designed by LW Design, features floor to ceiling windows, marble countertops, an open kitchen, bright, airy furnishing, and can accommodate up to 170 guests.
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Explaining the new look, deputy general manager Daniel Van Der Heijden says: “The design, the colours, the tables, the chairs ... I would say it’s all very modern, almost cutting edge, but at the same time it’s so cleverly designed because it’s so comfortable. It’s had a lived-in feeling since the very first day.”
The restaurant’s open kitchen serves as the focal point, and according to Van Der Heijden, has become quite a topic of discussion with many dishes served à la minute. He says the team also spent a great deal of time focusing on every aspect of the restaurant, from the music, to the furniture, to table accessories and kitchen equipment.
Suppliers:
Furniture and lighting: Aati Contractors| Plants: Design Unlimited | Cutlery: 1765 Gemini Pots: Rak Restofair
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