4Space draws on cultural significance of Arabian horses for UAE restaurant
Design studio 4Space “explored the physical and kinetic qualities” of horses for the fluid, organic design of Falwa, an Abu Dhabi restaurant celebrating modern Emirati cuisine.
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Located in the Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Art (ADREA) academy, the contemporary restaurant is led by Michelin-starred Emirati chef Faisal Alharmoodi.
To showcase the importance of the Arabian mare as a cultural icon in this equestrian space, 4Space designed the restaurant to represent abstract depictions of horses and their anatomy.
“The design team explored the physical and kinetic qualities of the animal itself, specifically its skeletal structure, muscular tension, and fluid movement,” 4Space said.
It aimed to convey the animal's cultural and historical importance through architecture, using an organic design language throughout the restaurant, which fittingly opened in 2026 – the Year of the Horse.
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