Sneha Divias Atelier has swapped stereotypical primary colours for neutral tones inside this restaurant in Dubai, which is designed specifically for children.
Located in Dubai's Jumeirah district, White & The Bear has been designed by Sneha Divias Atelier with "urbane" interiors that avoid the bright shades usually used within child-focused spaces.
The restaurant and retail space is instead decked out with neutral colours and materials that, according to the studio, will foster children's curiosity.

"At the atelier we selected such distinct palettes for kids' spaces to not overstimulate the senses," explained the studio.
"Instead, the colour scheme promotes creativity, imagination, and learning."

The ground floor of the building has been made into a singular open-plan space with all-white surfaces. One half of the room is dedicated to the restaurant, which will offer a menu of healthy meals specially curated by a children's nutritionist. Timber has been used to form a grooved coffee counter where visiting parents can grab a hot drink and a series of tiny, animal-shaped seats for kids.

Some of the chairs featuring curving arms and a rear central leg to appear like an elephant, while others have bunny or bear-like ears extending from the backrests.
A flock of bird-shaped pendant lamps and mirrors printed with peeking bears have also been used to bring a fun feel to the space.

The other half of the room accommodates a small shop where clo...