Restaurants
Named RSVP and found in Boxpark Dubai, expect generous portions of yummy food in a trendy setting from the team behind Marea and 11 Woodfire at RSVP. Don’t expect baskets of bread and towers of brie, the menu created by chef Aadel Ouaoua uses fresh produce to combine his favourite French cooking techniques with his love of classic Japanese cooking. Plates served up are filled with flavour and flair, this is one for those who like to add some joie de vivre to their dining plans. Will you be saying oui to a meal at RSVP?
Publique fuses a vibrant bar and restaurant together for guests to explore an authentic and unprecedented alpine experience in the heart of Dubai. Every detail of the interior evokes the warm and rustic splendour of a mountain lodge, from traditional wooden bar, eye catching Gondola DJ booth to chalet style terrace, the ultimate sun trap providing pristine views onto the Arabian Gulf. Central to the story was the wish to create a relaxed, convivial and fuss-free ambiance for guests to linger. A social hub for friends to gather and a familiar place to escape the city’s hustle and bustle. Publique,…
La Môme celebrates the art of traditional French dining, with an ambience that is a modern throwback to 1950s Paris. Dine in the simplicity and elegance of authentic French dishes with a stellar view from the 49th floor overlooking Dubai’s vibrant Sheikh Zayed Road and Financial District skyline. This restaurant’s atmosphere, which pays homage to the masterful sounds of Edith Piaf, evokes both fun and romantic vibes. Tel No. +971 4 308 0470
La Môme is a nostalgic daydream taking guests back to 1950s Paris. Inspired by iconic French musical sensation, Edith Piaf, La Môme is a homegrown establishment bringing traditional French dining to Dubai’s modern culinary scene. Situated on the 49th floor of Nassima Royal Hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road, this restaurant’s atmosphere extends past the interior with its beautiful views of the financial district’s urban skyline.
This chic restaurant takes pride of place at City Walk, impressing visitors with its avant-garde decor complete with statement furniture and bright floral motifs. This is a place to see and be seen, and the plush interiors set the tone for its main attraction – quality French cuisine. Nibble on honey madeleines and buttery croissants from the boulangerie and patisserie counter before trying the signature oeuf Bénédicte or the pain perdu with blueberry compote and banana. There’s also a carefully-curated coffee selection and healthy drinks to savour.
With a Parisian-style boulangerie on the ground floor and a crisp white bistro on the first floor, this is a popular spot among the business fraternity. There’s not a set lunch menu, leaving diners free to choose from the a la carte menu – whole roasted chicken with foie gras and truffle anyone? Bon appetit!
This Provence import and share-style dining concept has come a long way since it opened as a bistro in Nice 20 years ago, where it was awarded a Michelin star. La Petite Maison now has branches from London to Istanbul, with two more set to open in Abu Dhabi and Miami this year. The menu is seasonal, the service slick and they manage to turn the stuffy reputation of French cuisine on its head, with contemporary share plates of everything from green breams with foie gras to scallop carpaccio. +971 4 439 0505
This romantic Parisian dining room is the home of French chef Pierre Gagnaire’s molecular mastery in Dubai. This purple-carpeted offering from the three-starred Michelin chef is as decadent as it gets. Baroque-inspired glass chandeliers matching the carpet hang overhead as a series of seven amuse bouches are served before the meal even begins. The menu is seasonal and the four- and seven-course sample menus might include everything from sea bass with celeriac ravioli to beef cheeks. +971 4 701 1111
