Tattu Restaurant & Bar – Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG, Dubai, UAE

Restaurant

Bringing ancient Chinese mythology to life 74 floors above Dubai Marina, Tattu at Ciel Dubai Marina, Vignette Collection by IHG was named best Restaurant at AHEAD MEA 2026, celebrated for its theatrical interpretation of the legendary dragon.

Designed by Studio WYZE with Permanently Unique Group, the restaurant transforms the dragon's movement into an immersive architectural experience. In the Black Dragon Dining Room, sweeping golden ceiling slats ripple overhead like a mythical creature in motion, while scaled wall panels, charred timber and richly veined quartzite add layers of texture and intrigue. Custom amethyst pendants glow like dragon eggs against the darker palette, with carefully integrated lighting tracing the curves of banquettes and sculptural forms. From shadowy entrance corridors to the dramatic dining room beyond, every transition is choreographed to heighten anticipation, creating an immersive world where mythology, craftsmanship and contemporary hospitality converge.

The judges described the project as an “ambitious, highly immersive restaurant experience” with “sculptural ceilings, dramatic lighting and a carefully choreographed spatial journey”. Particularly impressed by the abstract interpretation of a dragon in motion, they celebrated the strong technical execution and its ability to create a memorable destination that confidently reflects the brand's theatrical identity.

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Global Headline Sponsor
 
RH

Trophy Sponsor
 
Preciosa

Global Sponsors
 
Kaldewei
 
Laufen
 
Lutron
 
Roca
 
Villeroy&Boch

Event Sponsors
 
Gessi
 
Hansgrohe
 
Occhio
 
Preciosa
 
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