With the creation of Caya, Emirati-owned developer Alabbar Enterprises wanted to devise a family-orientated community café in Nshama Town Square Dubai that transported customers to the Mediterranean coast and nature, with a strong focus on light and heavy use of natural materials focusing on nurturing and presenting a clean, simple and organic environment.
Think white-washed walls, pretty mosaic flooring, plenty of natural light, and lots of cosy nooks, with a dedicated kids’ play area and an expansive outside seating terrace, plus an airy, light-filled courtyard.
Nicola Fahy, head of F&B design at Studio EM, was the lead designer on the project.
She says: “I really loved the brand direction of Caya; it’s so in tune with where the F&B scene is heading. That being warm, friendly and family-orientated community spaces that are all about coming together in a really relaxed environment and getting together to enjoy a gorgeous breakfast, lunch or dinner while also being a great place to hang out and work from at the same time, creating an offering that is extremely affordable and pleasing on the eye.
This story is from the January 2021 edition of Architect and Interiors India.
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