Li’ Brasil Restaurant, Dubai

Li’ Brasil takes you on a journey, rich in colour with artistic elements inspired by the Amazon and the famous Brazilian forest. The use of colors was carefully considered: deep reds and blues with splashes of forest green create a cozy atmosphere and are offset against the teak wall panelling.

A custom designed diamond pattern has been carved out of the wood to match the tribal tattoos depicted in the floor to ceiling original paintings. Curves were introduced into the design to soften the
overall feel which can be seen in the arches on the ceiling and the meandering of the two-tone flooring in
dark slate grey and white tiles. The elongated bar curves at each end and slopes inward with an
embossed oval pattern on the leather and low-slung seating is flanked by foliage clad walls.

This nod towards the Amazon rainforest doesn’t take full effect until your step out onto the terrace, where a body of shimmer-ing infinity-style water offers breathtaking views of Bluewaters Island, Ain
Dubai and out towards Palm Jumeriah and creates a hypnotic atmosphere. From the entrance to the
terrace, the theme of nature and water is integrated in the choice of finishes and colors, while wood remains the predom-inant element.

A perfect marriage between Lebanese and Brazilian cuisine: the brief was to create a bar and dining space with an indoor and outdoor cocktail bar and lounge, able to welcome guests during all seasons of the year and capable of transmitting the warmth and hospitality of the Lebanese and the liveliness of the Brazilian cultures at the same time.

KCA was requested to “give life” to quite an awkward space and to fulfill the requirements of both business guests as well as leisure ones. The interior design had to be contemporary but had to
also offer elements of uniqueness. Bringing “Outside in and inside out” were top priority due to the size of the terrace and the bars location but the client insisted that it must not feel too open and had to remain intimate with a lounge feel.