Luxury Lifestyle Awards acknowledges the level to which THE FITOUT (a subsidiary of Union Properties), takes the interior to a new level with the recent completion of an upmarket tea café in the Nation Towers in Abu Dhabi, UAE.  

The Nation Towers is certainly on the list of the most prestigious locations to visit in the UAE. Part of the attraction is the sky bridge, standing 202 meters above ground level. There is now another popular attraction reaching new heights within the Nation Towers vicinity – a golden glowing tea café fitted to perfection. Luxury Lifestyle Awards accolades THE FITOUT for the Best Luxury Interior Construction and Fit Out for F&B Project – Nation Towers in Abu Dhabi, UAE. 

The chief strategy and intention of the customer’s brand, which is to remind people of tea’s authenticity and why it has been the choice of royals and leaders for centuries past, has been deeply embedded by THE FITOUT in this project with utmost professionalism.  

The café’s centerpiece is the giant floating serving table that gives the illusion of resting its entire weight on one limb. The 5m long table is adorned in a metallic gold finish adding to its incredible marvel.  Being well-versed in the language of luxury, THE FITOUT has managed to produce a full-height folding room partition trimmed with gold leaf.  

For this tea café, THE FITOUT also carried out civil work, as they often do, in a bid to ensure excellence throughout the process. With a customized approach to each project’s requirements, utilizing the expertise of the creative team to create an aesthetically astounding space, the company successfully delivered the project with every minute detail curated with a precision that satisfies the standards of superior quality and excellence. 

Customized joinery for the café includes cabinets for the ladies’ lounge, coat closets, and pantry partitions. Other noteworthy assets of this café include self-leveling carpet works, marble cladding, parquet flooring, and mesmerizing wallpaper. The safety and surety of the café’s customers are ensured by THE FITOUT’s professional workmanship on all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. Most of the lighting is discrete and functional, except for the cascading chandelier that gracefully dances above the floating serving table – the combination that couples to envelop customers in the indulgent tea-tasting experience. 

One might wonder how it is feasible for one interior design firm to be able to accomplish these varied tasks within one project. THE FITOUT is a fully-fledged interior design firm that not only offers design and conceptualization but completes its offering with civil work, project management, and in-house manufacture of furniture and other project requirements.  

In recent years, THE FITOUT underwent a natural evolution that included in-house manufacture of furniture, partitions, and other joinery. The 120,000 sq ft manufacturing space is used to carefully curate the customers’ custom requirements. Using the latest technology in conjunction with sustainability practices, THE FITOUT can deliver fit-out interior design projects with solutions that are best in class and within budget.  

As the production is in-house, THE FITOUT can consistently meet time constraints that are not possible with its competitors. The interior design firm has and continues to collaborate with top Italian designers during the manufacturing process. Not only do the bespoke pieces manufactured carry the mark of illustrious designers, but they are also backed by ISO 9001, 14001, 45001and BM TRADA accreditations.  

THE FITOUT implements several sustainability initiatives throughout the entire interior fitment process. Waste management systems are implemented not only for the completed project but during the construction processes as well. Environmentally hazardous materials are disposed of responsibly. THE FITOUT graciously accepts the challenge of material repurposing, while ensuring the highest quality standards are met. 

Sherif Nagy, General Manager of THE FITOUT often speaks about creating office spaces that are conducive to a productive environment, and this must be no easy feat for the 750-plus staff that the firm employs. Health checks of employees are a priority for the firm to ensure excellent outcomes are maintained during production. 

THE FITOUT has assisted over 5000 customers in the last 36 years – some of the more prestigious entities including Ritz Carlton, The Address Hotel, Marriott, Huawei, Ericsson, Palm Tower, Bugatti Boutique, and Five – The Palm Jumeirah, to name a few. 

To read more about THE FITOUT, please visit their website here.