YEAR
2020
TYPE
F&B
PAX
120
AREA
360 sqm
Aligned with the lobby’s central axis, Mosaico emerges as a natural continuation of the spatial sequence, a place where movement gives way to pause, gathering, and shared experience.
Conceived as a Mediterranean patio, the restaurant reinterprets the ritual of open-air dining within the resort. Light, vegetation, and materiality shape an atmosphere that feels both sheltered and open, dissolving the boundaries between inside and outside.
At its centre, a grand olive tree acts as both a visual and symbolic anchor, a contemporary interpretation of the Mediterranean gathering point. Large openings towards the garden extend the experience outward, allowing light and landscape to become part of the dining ritual.
The layout follows an intuitive progression: guests are first drawn toward the buffet, engaging in the act of choosing, before settling into a variety of seating arrangements designed for conversation and lingering. This choreography reinforces the social nature of the space.
Architecturally, the project is defined by a series of textural elements. Mosaic-clad columns introduce a subtle metallic shimmer, while the coffered ceiling establishes a sense of rhythm and depth, enriched by wood and woven fibres that bring warmth to the space. The herringbone flooring adds a layer of visual dynamism, enhancing the spatial experience and reinforcing the lively character of the restaurant. At the buffet, woven-front finishes subtly reference traditional Omani basketry, introducing a crafted local note within the contemporary composition. These elements go beyond decoration, actively shaping how the space is perceived and inhabited.
Here, the act of dining becomes the contemporary hearth of the resort, as a moment of connection between people, place, and atmosphere.








