Expo 2020 Dubai's 'local gem' restaurants - in pictures

  • Sharjah-born architect, Pallavi Dean and her team at Roar designed 12 of the restaurants and cafes at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
    Sharjah-born architect, Pallavi Dean and her team at Roar designed 12 of the restaurants and cafes at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
  • Ms Dean designed most of the UAE's home-grown restaurants at the Expo.
    Ms Dean designed most of the UAE's home-grown restaurants at the Expo.
  • The interior space of Al Reef Lebanese Bakery has one wall made of terracotta bricks, as a nod towards the original.
    The interior space of Al Reef Lebanese Bakery has one wall made of terracotta bricks, as a nod towards the original.
  • The interior space of Dampa Seafood & Grill has a carnival atmosphere, with fishing nets hung from the ceiling.
    The interior space of Dampa Seafood & Grill has a carnival atmosphere, with fishing nets hung from the ceiling.
  • Canvas by Coffee + Culture is one of the new concepts, but all the other designs are local gems - UAE restaurants reincarnated at Expo 2020 Dubai.
    Canvas by Coffee + Culture is one of the new concepts, but all the other designs are local gems - UAE restaurants reincarnated at Expo 2020 Dubai.
  • The interior space of the new concept cafe - Canvas by Coffee + Culture was designed to have the feel of a Parisian bistro.
    The interior space of the new concept cafe - Canvas by Coffee + Culture was designed to have the feel of a Parisian bistro.
  • Syrian eatery, Sarouja Restaurant and Cafe at the world's fair.
    Syrian eatery, Sarouja Restaurant and Cafe at the world's fair.