VAGA Restaurant & Bar Lounge

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Interior Design / Hospitality: Bar and Restaurant
  • Company/Firm
    4Space Design
  • Lead Designer
    Firas Alsahin
  • Design Team
    Amjad Hourieh
  • Lighting Designer
    Huda Lighting
  • Const. Company
    PNMC Technical Services LLC
  • Photographer Credit
    Anas Al Rifai
  • Location
    Unit D08, Ground Floor, below Dubai Eye, The Wharf - Bluewaters Island - Dubai
  • Client
    Vahagn Grigoryan
  • Project Date
    June 30, 2022

VAGA Restaurant and Bar is an F&B hotspot on Bluewaters Island that offers an unparalleled dining experience. The restaurant's most striking feature is its extraordinary views of Ain Dubai, the world's biggest and tallest Ferris wheel. The stunning backdrop creates an unforgettable ambiance that sets the tone.
The name "VAGA" is drawn from the word "vagabond," which means "nomad." This inspiration is evident throughout the restaurant, from the decor to the atmosphere.
The restaurant is spread over two floors, with each level offering its own unique atmosphere. Downstairs, diners can enjoy one of the four exclusive pods, which sit directly beneath an eye-catching chandelier of large metallic rings that cascade dramatically from the ceiling. The chandelier is adorned with painstakingly decorated symbols, adding to the overall allure of the space. The pods are illuminated in theatrical blue lighting, which links to the nomadic traveler theme.
Upstairs is where VAGA truly comes alive, with an impressive bar taking center stage in the dining area. The rippled steel ceiling adds an air of mystery and an illusion of an upside-down parallel world, making the space even more intriguing.