Breeze Beach Bar & Grill

Project Description

Situated along the sparkling shoreline of Palm Jumeirah, Breeze Beach Grill exemplifies the effortless synergy between coastal lifestyle and relaxed dining. Located at Club Vista Mare on Al Sufouh Road, this beachside eatery was envisioned as a destination where indoors and outdoors merge seamlessly into one continuous spatial narrative. The architectural concept reflects the client's vision for a breezy, casual dining experience—translating the laid-back elegance of a seaside shack into a more refined, yet relaxed design language.

From the outset, the design strategy was rooted in the idea of spatial porosity. Expansive glazed openings and operable facades dissolve boundaries between interior and exterior, allowing natural light and Gulf breezes to penetrate deeply into the space. The continuity of materials—reclaimed timber furniture, breezy fabrics, and distressed surfaces—celebrates a tactile, unpolished beauty that invites barefoot luxury. Subtle cues in the floor pattern and pergola design help guide movement organically, supporting a variety of experiences: intimate dining, casual drinks, or communal seafood feasts.

The interior program is divided into three key components: the Raw Bar and ice cream counter, repurposed from the original shack structure; the Deli Counter, offering freshly assembled sandwiches and paninis; and the Grill & Sauce kitchen, featuring a rotating menu of rotisserie specials. Together, these culinary zones inform the layout and contribute to the restaurant’s multi-sensory engagement.

Seating arrangements follow a democratic, inclusive spatial ethos, with picnic benches, counter seating, and loungers providing choice and comfort. Exterior dining terraces are shaded by a mix of parasols and pergolas to create dappled light patterns, enhancing thermal comfort while maintaining visual connection to the sea. This approach fosters the feeling of a barefoot sanctuary where design disappears into lifestyle.

Lighting, both decorative and functional, was selected to support a fluid transition from vibrant daytime ambiance to mellow evening tones. Acoustic materials and strategic landscaping mitigate the open-air soundscape, ensuring a convivial but controlled dining atmosphere.

Ultimately, Breeze Beach Grill stands as a testament to site-specific design rooted in experiential storytelling. Its architectural language supports the brand’s evolution while paying homage to its humble beginnings as a beach shack. The result is a dynamic yet grounded environment that serves both regulars and newcomers alike.