Turn Bare Floors Into a Buzz-Worthy Dining Hot-Spot
You’ve nailed the menu—now let’s craft the setting it deserves. At Design Nomad, we specialise in translating culinary identity into immersive spatial experiences that drive return visits and social buzz. With 120+ restaurants, cafés, and dining concepts shaped across the GCC, we understand the choreography of a great meal—from how light hits a plate to where a guest drops their bag.
Our strength lies in spatial storytelling: blending brand, atmosphere, and flow into a layout that elevates both diner and staff experience. We design spaces that entice without excess, guide movement without signage, and spark emotion without gimmicks. Whether you're launching a homegrown concept or scaling a regional brand, we align aesthetics with commercial goals—and handle every step of the design and planning process, right up to contractor handover.
This isn’t just decoration. It’s thoughtful F&B design—anchored in guest behaviour, smart zoning, and mood-driven materiality.
Latest in our portfolio
Chocoberry’s interior is defined by sculptural lines, curved walls, and a soft, enveloping palette—elements that do more than just please the eye; they shape an experience. The design balances playful geometry with grounded materiality, using peach-toned walls, rust upholstery, olive seating, and custom terrazzo to create a cohesive and memorable atmosphere. Petal-shaped lighting draws the eye upward and diffuses a warm, flattering glow—ideal for both ambience and food presentation. Patterned flooring adds visual texture, guiding movement subtly through the space. Altogether, this thoughtful layering of form, light, and material makes Chocoberry not just visually distinct, but emotionally resonant—encouraging guests to linger, connect, and return.
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Area - 94 sqm
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Area - 161 sqm
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Area - 335 sqm
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The Urbano Bistro at the Mall of Oman encapsulates a contemporary design ethos, merging functionality with a chic, urban aesthetic.
Area - 184 sqm
Skills - F&B Strategy, Design -
Area - 308 sqm
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The café's design culminates in a sophisticated, welcoming atmosphere—a balance of modernity, comfort, and operational practicality.
Covers - 87 Year - 2023
Area - 195 sqm / 2000 sqftn -
The Indian Fusion at Barsha Heights is a compelling embodiment of contemporary architectural articulation, designed to engage a global audience while honoring its Indian culinary roots.
Covers - 140 Area - 500 sqm / 5000sqft
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The Arcadian Steakhouse, nestled in Souq Madina, Muscat exudes a rustic yet modern charm.
Covers - 44 Area - 120 sqm / 1300sqft Type - Steakhouse
As Filli Café’s principal architect, our studio delivered design and PMC for 12 U.S. locations last year, guiding the brand’s expansion with cohesive design standards. We’re now shaping its next flagship venues—from Ohio to the high-traffic terminals of Delhi and Dubai International Airports—each tailored to local context while preserving the signature Filli experience.
Filli Cafe / Chicago / USA
Filli Cafe / Virginia / USA
Filli Cafe / Dubai Airport / Terminal 1
Filli Cafe / Houston / USA
Filli Cafe / Delhi Airport / Terminal 3
Filli Cafe / Ohio / USA
At Design Nomad, we approach F&B spaces with the precision of planners and the eye of concept creators. Every floor plan is the result of deep spatial logic—circulation studies, guest behaviour cues, and service flow considerations. Seating layouts are carefully calibrated for comfort, density, and visual alignment. Materials and palettes are chosen not just for looks, but for rhythm, durability, and how they carry your brand voice across the room.
One recent café gained 14 seats without losing elbow room—extra AED 1.1 M yearly. Image from - Filli Cafe / Sharjah Airport
Acoustic plaster tames the din, anti-smudge quartz keeps counters camera-ready, and sunset-calibrated lighting bathes every plate in a warm glow. Each spec is chosen to earn social shares while easing cap-ex, a balance that wins nods from landlords and finance teams alike.
96 % of our specs are locally stocked, cutting lead times by up to six weeks. Image from Urban Bistro / Mall of Oman
We’ve delivered 120+ venues, from Cafés to Fine Dines, with zero handover delays and <2 % cost variance.
Services & Advantages
Revenue-Boost Flow
We analyse dwell-time, table-turn velocity and delivery routes to squeeze every dirham of revenue from your footprint—without ever feeling cramped. Circulation paths are mapped so guests move intuitively and staff stay out of each other’s way.
Instagram-Ready Moments
Statement arches, lit textures, and banquettes designed for instant shareability.
Guest-Flow Harmony
Prep-line to pass, faster tickets, clear sightlines, HACCP-ready finishes.
Maintenance-Wise Materials
Modular millwork, clip-in lighting, screw-free signage enable overnight refreshes.
