WHERE TO EAT
THE BEST FRENCH
FOOD IN DUBAI
WHERE TO EAT THE BEST
FRENCH FOOD IN DUBAI
Whether it's haute cuisine, bistronomie or sweet treats you're after, the UAE's
abundance of fine French restaurants hits every mark.
From fine dining dishes with finesse to cosy patisseries and bistros serving
hearty French comfort food...
French food is a firm favourite across the city, whether you're eating hearty,
comforting dishes like you're in the snow-capped mountains of the Alps or
tucking into freshly-caught seafood on the French.
From the classy to the cosy, we’ve rounded up the best French restaurants in
Dubai.
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Dubai's Bistro Des Arts
This rustic spot in Dubai Marina was founded by two friends
who had spent 10 years in the F&B industry and wanted to
fill a market gap on relaxed home-style French cooking. It's
the ideal place to quietly catch up with a friend over a glass
of grape chosen from a chalkboard selection. The cosy
eatery serves comforting fare such as beef cheek
croquettes, devilled eggs with home-made mayo, and Old
Comté cheese puffs, as well as less common dishes such as
sautéed frog legs and, on Sundays, braised rabbit. Their
hand-cut steak tartare is one of the best in town. Sit out on
the terrace in good weather for a convivial neighbourhood
atmosphere as people stroll along the marina.
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Dubai, Bleu Blanc
Celebrity chef David Myers leads this spot in Business
Bay that overlooks the Dubai Water Canal from the
Renaissance Downtown Hotel. The quaint FrenchMediterranean atmosphere is hard not to sink into after
opting for a rustic Provençal look - wooden floors, lots of
pretty blue accents, and a curtain of hanging wooden
spoons. The restaurant's focal point is a massive woodfired grill from which fragrant dishes such as roasted
baby chickens with yoghurt and za'atar and lamb kebabs
with Provence herbs emerge. Plateaux de fruits de mer
come in two sizes and include scallops, prawns, oysters,
and more, while the basil-pesto ravioli is
straightforward, allowing the fresh ingredients to shine. 4
Cafe de Paris, Dubai
Café de Paris reflects the image of Paris, a place of
conviviality and gentle living where everyone finds their
place, and is a testament to the Parisian art of living that is
the envy of the world. It represents one of the most
important aspects of French food culture and is a part of a
new generation of chic and contemporary brasseries that
provide quality service with a charming décor!
A testament to the Parisian art of living that is the envy of
the world, the Cafe de Paris reflects the image of Paris,
which never ceases to innovate and reinterpret itself, a
place of conviviality and gentle living where everyone finds
their place.
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Bord Eau, Abu Dhabi
This aristocratic-style restaurant in the Shangri-La Hotel
Qaryat Al Beri is one of the capital's favourite for a
special occasion. Despite the floor-to-ceiling windows
that overlook the Grand Mosque across the waterway,
the room maintains a cosy atmosphere with a small but
thoughtful menu. The dishes lean toward the traditional
but stand out with high-quality ingredients and modern
twists, assisting Bord Eau in earning numerous awards
over the years. Crispy Atlantic octopus with smoked
potato and milk-fed veal rack with organic spelt cooked
in carrot juice are two dishes to try.
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Dubai's Brasserie du Park
When it comes to taking over Traiteur's Creekside spot at
the Park Hyatt Dubai, Brasserie du Park rises to the
occasion. The menu is simple and traditional, fitting for its
more relaxed vibe, which is visually inspired by seaside
Deauville - a bright space with lots of geometric white
details and royal-blue banquettes, making it feel stylish and
low-key. The menu is inspired by Normandy brasserie
cuisine, with a focus on seafood, cheese-stuffed galettes,
and pitchers of Bordeaux grape. The sea bass en croûte
(whole fish baked in a salt crust) is delectably moist due to
being cooked in a puff pastry shell, and it adds a touch of
flair when presented and cut tableside.
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Carine from Dubai
If "bistro chic" was the brief, chef Izu Ani's French-Medinspired Carine in Emirates Golf Club, with views over
the course, nailed it. Natural light floods the open-plan
space, which is offset by dark bentwood chairs, a mix of
brass-trimmed or mosaic-topped tables, and pale-green
leather banquettes. The menu is simple and modern,
with standout dishes such as freshly baked bread to dip
in Ani's own Greek olive oil. The sea-bream ceviche, for
example, is sprinkled with pomegranate seeds and slices
of red onion and chilli. The tenderly grilled marinated
veal strip loin is divine. For dessert, abandon tradition
and try the passionfruit cheesecake for a mouthful of
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zingy flavours.
Couqley, Dubai
Dubai’s Jumeirah Lakes Towers has a healthy number of
tucked-away restaurant gems. This French bistro, under the
Mövenpick Hotel but accessible by a stairway from the
parking lot, is one of them. Divided into areas – the bar, the
dining room, the indoor terrace, private dining – it feels
intimate no matter where you’re sitting, yet still buzzing as
it’s always full. Some are here for the well-priced grape and
a cheese board, others for the lures of the unfussy menu.
You might start with the tuna tartare or the goat cheese and
tomato-confit tart, but leave room for the varieties of beef,
a focus here.
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Cont act Us
Café De Paris
Address: MAG 318 Residential Tower
Downtown - Business Bay, Dubai, UAE
Phone: +971 50 751 2318
Email: info@cafe-de-paris.ae
Website: www.cafedeparisdubai.com
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