Cafe Milano at Dubai Expo - in pictures

  • Famous Washington restaurant Cafe Milano has opened at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Famous Washington restaurant Cafe Milano has opened at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Cafe Milano is one of the few restaurants at Expo 2020 Dubai offering a white tablecloth luxury dining experience.
    Cafe Milano is one of the few restaurants at Expo 2020 Dubai offering a white tablecloth luxury dining experience.
  • The Italian restaurant is known for its high-profile clientele - from politicians to Hollywood stars - at its Washington and Abu Dhabi branches.
    The Italian restaurant is known for its high-profile clientele - from politicians to Hollywood stars - at its Washington and Abu Dhabi branches.
  • Cafe Milano's pop-up at Expo 2020 Dubai marks its debut in the emirate.
    Cafe Milano's pop-up at Expo 2020 Dubai marks its debut in the emirate.
  • The menu offers all the Cafe Milano popular dishes - the restaurant’s famous antipasti, pizzas and pastas.
    The menu offers all the Cafe Milano popular dishes - the restaurant’s famous antipasti, pizzas and pastas.
  • Cafe Milano takes great care to ensure that the ingredients are consistent; with the tomatoes imported from Italy.
    Cafe Milano takes great care to ensure that the ingredients are consistent; with the tomatoes imported from Italy.
  • Servers at Cafe Milano are trained to remember details about their regular clients - what food they like, where they prefer to sit, and whether they have any allergies.
    Servers at Cafe Milano are trained to remember details about their regular clients - what food they like, where they prefer to sit, and whether they have any allergies.
  • The terrace seating area of Cafe Milano at Expo 2020 Dubai, enveloped in greenery.
    The terrace seating area of Cafe Milano at Expo 2020 Dubai, enveloped in greenery.
  • The interiors of Cafe Milano have been designed to offer an authentic Italian dining experience.
    The interiors of Cafe Milano have been designed to offer an authentic Italian dining experience.
  • Guests at Cafe Milano at Expo 2020 Dubai can enjoy a bright, modern setting with authentic Italian cuisine.
    Guests at Cafe Milano at Expo 2020 Dubai can enjoy a bright, modern setting with authentic Italian cuisine.
  • The kitchen where everything is made with great care.
    The kitchen where everything is made with great care.
  • Artwork on the walls of Cafe Milano, Expo 2020 Dubai are matched with the vibe.
    Artwork on the walls of Cafe Milano, Expo 2020 Dubai are matched with the vibe.
  • Cafe Milano founder is considering opening a permanent branch in Dubai in the future.
    Cafe Milano founder is considering opening a permanent branch in Dubai in the future.