With 3D theme and fairytale crush, Forever Rose Cafe opens at Boxpark in Dubai
Homegrown luxury florist, Forever Rose, opened its first Forever Rose Cafe in Dubai at Boxpark by Meraas, recreating the floral boutique in a cafe setting and offering a unique experience to its customers. Designed to feel as if in a storybook, the cafe is developed as 3D illustrations, allowing patrons to feel as if they are part of a drawing. Upon the success of the Abu Dhabi Forever Rose Cafe in The Galleria Mall, the Forever Rose Cafe, Boxpark will not only offer the current dessert and coffee menu found at its counterpart, but will also expand into an all-day dining experience, including breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea. With an indoor space of 200 sqm overlooking the garden outside, the newly launched Forever Rose Cafe can seat up to 100 guests, with outdoor seating planned in the near future.
As the first 3D cafe in the region, the inspiration behind the design of the Forever Rose Cafe follows suit from the current Forever Rose floral boutiques with a black and white colour scheme, expanded upon through a black and white 3D theme. With protruding wall features and prominent art pieces, the Forever Rose Cafe, Boxpark nods towards its homegrown heritage, with a portrait of the UAE Royal Family taking precedence, as well as first seen images of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. Iconic images are also found throughout the venue, including the Mona Lisa, Tom and Jerry, and the Pink Panther. All designs were hand-drawn and converted to depict the stencil stage of the images, providing fun features for patrons to interact with as well as photographable moments, perfect to be shared on social media.
Ebraheem Al Samadi, founder and CEO of Forever Rose said: “The initial reason we opened the first cafe in Abu Dhabi was to be a part of our customers’ everyday lives, even if it is just through an amazing cup of coffee or dessert. As the first 3D cafe located in Boxpark, Dubai, we will continue to provide the Forever Rose experience through a unique and expanded dining opportunity. We want to transport our customers from reality into the world of fantasy and to give them a new prospect of life. At the Forever Rose Cafes, as well as our boutiques, we pride ourselves on the atmosphere that we offer, the friendliness of our staff, the warm welcoming to all, and of course, the delicious cuisine we serve. We are excited to have the chance to bring the Forever Rose Cafe to the heart of Dubai at Boxpark by Meraas, as well as offer an extended menu to our customers.”
“The room, our cups and plates are all illustrated in black and white, leaving only our customers, food and beverages in color. This recreates a romantic notion of being a part of a fairytale,” Al Samadi added.
Liza De Luna, head designer at Liza De Luna Interiors, takes us inside her latest project— a gorgeous apartment at the Bvlgari Residences, Dubai
The inspiration for the interiors came from a vintage silk scarf. Liza was commissioned to design the apartment in March 2020, just as COVID-19 pandemic was taking over – it was a difficult time for a designer to get into a relaxed frame of mind to be able to create a beautiful home. But inspiration can come from the most unexpected places. “It was a Friday afternoon, and I was sorting through my scarf collection, and this vintage scarf with a nautical print with a quirky border of lemons, immediately struck me,” said Liza.
“It reminded me of the stunning marina views from the apartment and I was drawn to create a muted palette but punctuated with bursts of jade and lemon yellow. It was just the inspiration I needed to bring this beautiful space to life.” For the entry area of the apartment, Liza used quarter cut oak cladding with earthy straw grass wallpaper, with Japanese style slats and niches to showcase pieces of her client’s pottery collection.
For the living room, the design and colours are a homage to iconic Italian seaside towns, creating a harmony with the stunning harbour views. In the living room, She added a punch of yellow in the Fendi lounge chair and balancing it all together with a huge slab of wave marble on the TV wall installation.
Liza continued with the hint of colour with the dusty blue on the pillows and on the reading lounge to create a relaxing, intimate mood – a quiet escape from busy city living. Lifestyles have dramatically changed the last few months, and living spaces need to adapt and be flexible to accommodate working from home, while still being in harmony with the home. Liza created a beautiful home office which is an extension of the overall aesthetic of the home. Combining oak and grey paints with linen wallpaper, the desk is bespoke for the size of the office with a beautiful grey leather chair with a view of the harbour creating the most inspired workspace.
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