Almaz by Momo – Dubai – Annabel Karim Kassar

₂₃ Almaz by Momo, Dubai, UAE, 2006 Interior Design

Interior Design

850 M2

Complete

As ALMAZ by Momo carries the taste of North Africa to the “Gulf, its design continues the legacy of a fine innovative blend between the modern and the traditional, a mixed marriage of Moroccan style and contemporary lines, made of traditional materials worked in modern ways. The result is a jewel-like venue, ‘ALMAZ’, rich in its ambiance and momentum as in its cuisine.

The Fine Dining, as its name indicates, is more than just a temple of gourmet cuisine; with its diamond shape ceiling and extravagant lighting, it’s a luxurious stage.
The seating in hushed yellow and mustard monochromatic tones of sumptuous velvet and textiles, floats against a large carpet in colorful arabesque ‘zellige’ patterns spreading over the totality of the Almaz dining floor. Large ‘Musharrabyahs’ over traditional Moroccan windows allow natural light to seep into the space.

The Salon Arabe, the Bar and the Shisha are less formal than the Fine Dining. They are places for entertainment and relaxation, for seeing and being seen.

Vivid oriental cement-colored tiles span the whole area from the Salon Arabe to the Shisha. The tiles are laid in diagonal strips of different patterns bringing the spaces to life through a colorful wave of traditional geometric carpet- like patterns.

The warm brown silk curtains, velvet seats with vivid colors of red, yellow and violet and richly patterned fabrics of the seats and couches create a convivial cozy
atmosphere.

A strong sensation of visual dynamism and spatial fluidity is created throughout ‘ALMAZ’. This is achieved by focusing on an innovative use and juxtaposition of materials, patterns, textures and colors that populate the space.