WHERE TO EAT THE BEST FRENCH FOOD IN DUBAI

WHERE TO EAT THE BEST FRENCH

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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. Ref: https://cafedeparisdubai.wordpress.com/2022/10/17/where-to-eat-the-best-french-f