Top 20 outlet interiors: #20-11

Al Bindaira.

Al Bindaira Café’s owning company, Al-Abraaj Restaurants Group, worked with Lewan Engineering lead architect Ahmed Al-Mahoozi to realise its vision.

“What makes the design so special is the fact that its not a new-build,” says the group’s director, Hamad Rashed Hilal.

“Its a restoration of two semi-detached old houses built in the 1960s.

“A lot of thinking went into how to save the structure while at the same time expanding, opening up and incorporating all the required services within the walls,” he notes.

According to Hilal, interior design is “a major factor” in promoting an F&B outlet.

“It’s always very important to provide proper food and service — but you need that perfect ambience as well to create a strong destination,” he says.

And the key to designing a successful outlet?

“Create a space that doesn’t only look good, but stays looking good,” advises Hilal.

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