The Uncommon desert cafe opens in Sharjah - in pictures


  • The Uncommon is a new desert pop-up cafe which has opened on Mahafiz-Al Fayah road in Sharjah. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    The Uncommon is a new desert pop-up cafe which has opened on Mahafiz-Al Fayah road in Sharjah. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • The Uncommon is easily accessible by vehicle.
    The Uncommon is easily accessible by vehicle.
  • The design for The Uncommon features an all-mirror exterior.
    The design for The Uncommon features an all-mirror exterior.
  • The glass kitchen has been designed to pay tribute to the natural beauty of the UAE.
    The glass kitchen has been designed to pay tribute to the natural beauty of the UAE.
  • Visitors can interact with and take pictures of the mirrored kitchen.
    Visitors can interact with and take pictures of the mirrored kitchen.
  • The kitchen has been designed in such a way that operations do not obstruct the natural beauty of the place.
    The kitchen has been designed in such a way that operations do not obstruct the natural beauty of the place.
  • There are plenty of seating areas at The Uncommon.
    There are plenty of seating areas at The Uncommon.
  • The Uncommon has light bites and baked goods on the menu.
    The Uncommon has light bites and baked goods on the menu.
  • Customers enjoy the natural beauty of Sharjah at The Uncommon's winter pop-up.
    Customers enjoy the natural beauty of Sharjah at The Uncommon's winter pop-up.
  • Guests take photos of the mirrored kitchen.
    Guests take photos of the mirrored kitchen.
  • Tiramisu is one of the desserts available on The Uncommon menu.
    Tiramisu is one of the desserts available on The Uncommon menu.
  • A red velvet latte for those with a sweet tooth.
    A red velvet latte for those with a sweet tooth.
  • Mirrors make up an integral part of the design at The Uncommon.
    Mirrors make up an integral part of the design at The Uncommon.
  • The inspiration for the design came from The Invisible House in California.
    The inspiration for the design came from The Invisible House in California.
  • The Uncommon is open daily from 4pm to 1am.
    The Uncommon is open daily from 4pm to 1am.
  • The Uncommon will only stay in its location for the winter.
    The Uncommon will only stay in its location for the winter.