Architecture and design firm Humbert & Poyet has unveiled Beefbar Doha, the restaurant’s first destination in Qatar.
Set within the Lusail Yacht Club—a contemporary glass building with panoramic sea views—Beefbar Doha was constructed as a two-floor pavilion that appears to float on water.
The design takes cues from neoclassical and Art Deco architecture, drawing “inspiration from the grand dining rooms on luxurious transatlantic cruise yachts from the 1930s,” says Emil Humbert. The result is a harmonious fusion of elegant lines, brass elements, fluted columns, and curved arches.
Upon entering, guests are greeted by a custom marble desk adorned with brass detailing, set against a floral bas relief wall “custom designed so its proportions emphasize the playful scales that we used throughout the design,” comments Christophe Poyet.
On the restaurant’s first floor, a bright palette dominated by blue hues sets the backdrop for fluted columns, notched travertine, marble partitions, and velvet banquette seating to create a sophisticated fine dining atmosphere. Stained-glass screens etched with organic patterns partition alcoves for more intimate seating.
The private dining room unfolds beneath a ceiling mural depicting linear vines. Here, large marble and travertine tables are framed by marble doorways, fluted wall paneling, and arched windows that fill the space with abundant natural light.
Beefbar’s second level is rendered in the eclectic styles of the 1930s—with pastel hues and Art Nouveau fabrics and shapes. Pink marble panel flooring runs beneath soaring 20-foot ceilings, punctuated by striking columns with decorative ceramic capitals.
The interior narrative extends to the outside terrace grounded by geometric travertine and marble flooring. This space is complete with walnut wooden seating paired with bespoke brass and molded glass lighting.
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