# Fast Casual Street Cafes Lumee is a Bahrain Restaurant Boasting a Contemporary Heritage Style By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-08-28 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bahrain-restaurant References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2015/08/28/lumee-restaurant-interior-brand-design-by-i-am-manama-bahrain/) This vibrant Bahrain restaurant mixes tradition and contemporary style inspired by street cafes. The [fast casual dining concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omg-burger-i) contrasts heritage and modern styles in decor handcrafted by local artisans and dynamic bazaar-inspired tiling. Additional features of note at this [chic Middle Eastern street cafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-gares-express-caf) include a stunning monolithic copper counter and [ultramodern lighting pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminaire-authentik). Lumee takes its namesake from the given name, which means lemon or lime. Notably, the fast casual Bahrain restaurant has been designed to maximize curb appeal and entice passersby with a colorful and cozy atmosphere that spills out onto the streets. In addition to its table service, Lumee offers a host of deli staples such as produce and other local products, which is displayed in a dramatic bakery-style counter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mixing Tradition and Contemporary Style:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining elements of tradition and contemporary style in various industries such as hospitality, interior design, and fashion. - **Fast Casual Dining Concept:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating fast casual dining experiences that offer a unique blend of convenience, quality, and ambiance in the food and beverage industry. - **Maximizing Curb Appeal:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing strategies to enhance the visual appeal of businesses, encouraging foot traffic and attracting customers in the retail and hospitality sectors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing innovative concepts that combine tradition and contemporary style in hotel design, dining experiences, and guest services. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefining interior design by incorporating heritage and modern elements to create visually striking spaces in residential, commercial, and public environments. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blending traditional and contemporary fashion styles to create unique clothing lines and accessories that resonate with modern consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Lebanese Toronto Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laylak.md) - [On-The-Go Middle Eastern Dining Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-baba-by-amal.md) - [Middle Eastern-Inspired Bar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delbar-buckhead.md) - [Family History-Themed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lymbar.md) - [Customizable Middle-Eastern Dining Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-tea-can-express.md) - [Lebanese Food-Inspired Bakery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-breads.md) - [Chic Middle-Eastern Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-middleeastern-restaurant.md) - [Curvaceous Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4space.md) - [Gallery Experiences Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumens.md)