Revolver is where moody design meets theatrical dining. Located within The Opus in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa district, the restaurant by Michelin-starred Chef Jitin Joshi pairs open-fire cooking with a bold, fiery design scheme by YDesign.
Our lighting scheme elevates the experience through mood, contrast and drama. By balancing light and shadow, we crafted an intimate atmosphere where diners are fully immersed in the moment. Layers of light integrated within the architecture reinforce the edgy design story, revealing the textures, tones and details that define each space.
A bullet-inspired lighting installation animates the space, guiding guests from the entrance to the showpiece open kitchen. Each copper-and-leather ‘bullet’ contains a diffuse light source that enhances the visual impact of the piece. Soft lines of light frame the feature, accentuating the tactile finish of the hammered metal ceiling above.
We purposefully kept light levels subdued and low-level in the restaurant. Miniature spotlights and decorative table lamps produce intimate pockets of light around the tables, while diffuse lines of light wash the textured walls behind the banquette seating to evoke a soft, cosy feel.
In the private dining room, an understated lighting scheme ensures that the green, gold and crimson material palette takes centre stage. Flush-mounted downlights emphasise the marble-topped table area and decorative pendants reflect light onto the gold feature wall, highlighting the tone and tactility of the surface to create a shimmering effect.
On the terrace, the lighting language was designed to be warm and enlivening, with minimal visual impact. Downlights were embedded in the soffit to form a gentle layer of ambient light. Lines of light in the floor add another layer of contrast, while floating globe pendants within the planting ramp up the mood.
Interior Design:
YDesign Interior
Photography Credit:
Alex Jeffries Photgraphy Group
