Quirky art in UAE restaurants - in pictures

A hand-painted panel representing Astro Boy at Reif Japanese Kushiyaki. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
A hand-painted panel representing Astro Boy at Reif Japanese Kushiyaki. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Japanese kokeshi dolls at MayaBay Dubai.
Japanese kokeshi dolls at MayaBay Dubai.
Blue Seafood Asia is inspired by lively Asian fish markets ...
Blue Seafood Asia is inspired by lively Asian fish markets ...
... and hard-working Asian fishermen.
... and hard-working Asian fishermen.
The Trove in The Dubai Mall is replete with murals and installations from modern contemporary artists.
The Trove in The Dubai Mall is replete with murals and installations from modern contemporary artists.
Floral throne by New York City florist Mr Flower Fantastic at The Trove.
Floral throne by New York City florist Mr Flower Fantastic at The Trove.
A vibrantly coloured truck at Little Miss India.
A vibrantly coloured truck at Little Miss India.
An artwork depicting Indian elephants and monuments at Little Miss India.
An artwork depicting Indian elephants and monuments at Little Miss India.
Artist Dozi Dreams affixed 500 metallic Porsche miniatures on a canvas for DRVN by Porsche.
Artist Dozi Dreams affixed 500 metallic Porsche miniatures on a canvas for DRVN by Porsche.
Another vibrant backdrop at DRVN by Porsche.
Another vibrant backdrop at DRVN by Porsche.
Pisco jars decorated by regional artists at Coya Dubai.
Pisco jars decorated by regional artists at Coya Dubai.
Notorious Cafe & Roastery in Abu Dhabi is full of frames depicting people who are either notorious in real life or on screen.
Notorious Cafe & Roastery in Abu Dhabi is full of frames depicting people who are either notorious in real life or on screen.