Top 10 Best French restaurants in Dubai

From artistically executed high-quality food dishes to cozy patisseries and bistros stuffed with generous French comfort food. French food is a firm top choice across the city, whether you're eating good, soothing dishes like you're in the snow-covered piles of the Alps or getting into freshly caught fish on the French Riviera. We've compiled a list of the best French cafés in Dubai, ranging from the elegant to the casual.

1. Ladurée

Laduree is a luxury bread kitchen and dessert producer house founded in 1862 in France. It is one of the world's most popular suppliers of the double-layer macaron, with 15,000 sold each day. The Dubai Mall is located in Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and can be reached at +971 4 339 8520.

2. Bistro Des Arts

This charming minimal Parisian bistro-style café is located on the outskirts of Dubai Marina. Inside, the red and white tones make it feel cosy, and when it's cool enough to sit outside on the porch, you'll feel exactly like you're sitting outside a traditional French bistro on a strange side street in Paris. They're currently offering a late spring bargain menu with three courses for Dhs150.

Bistro Des Arts, Dubai Marina Promenade, Marina Mall Area, Dhs150 for a three-course summer set menu served daily from 6 p.m. Tel: (04) 551 1576.

3. Cafe de Paris
The Cafe 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 is part of a new generation of chic and contemporary brasseries that provide excellent service and a charming atmosphere!

Cafe de Paris, MAG 318 Residential Tower Downtown - Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Tel:+971 50 751 2318. Mon – Sun: 08.00 am – 03:00 am

4. Bleu Blanc

Step through the bothered blue entryways of Bleu Blanc into an incredibly stylish and modern eatery owned by David Meyers, a LA-based chef. It's ideal for family meals or a special social occasion, and the menu features simple yet refined French farmhouse fare.

Bleu Blanc, Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai, Saturday-Thursday 7pm-12am, Friday 12.30pm-4pm, 7pm-12am. Tel: (04) 512 5533.

5. Brasserie du Park

This blue and white café has an unmistakable sound of copper and gold, giving it a modern Mediterranean vibe. The menu is French, but there are influences from all over Europe. Make your way to the nautical-themed Noepe bar for a pre-supper drink.

Day by day, 6.30am to 11am, 12.30pm to 5pm, 7pm to 11pm, Brasserie Du Park, The Promenade, Park Hyatt Dubai. Tel: (04) 602 1814.

6. Carine

Carine's menu is centred on the French Mediterranean, another outstanding contribution from neighbourhood gourmet specialist Izu Ani. Expect extravagant bites like calamari, burrata, and moreish harissa prawns on the menu. If you're in the mood for pasta, the lobster linguini is a standout among the main courses. The floor-to-ceiling windows flood the café with light, making it an ideal spot for a daytime lunch or breakfast. The bread alone is worth the trip.

Carine, Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, Sun-Wed 12pm-3pm, 7pm-10.30pm, Thurs 12pm-3pm, 7pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. (04) 417 9885; www.facebook.com/carinerestaurant

  

7. LPM Restaurant and Bar

LPM Restaurant and Bar, as an overall name, is the best French café in Dubai and is frequently pressed. Staff are friendly, table service is competent, and there's always a lively buzz about the place - especially after work, when Dubai's DIFC crowd comes in for drinks at the bar. We've been singing the praises of the sheep cutlets for quite some time, and they should be paired with rich, liberal dauphinoise potatoes. All things considered, an acclaimed name and the best French restaurant in Dubai.

Every day, early afternoon 3.30pm, and 7pm-1am. DIFC (04 439 0505).

8. Bistrot Bagatelle

If you enjoy a lively night out as well as modern French cuisine, this is the place for you. Don't even think about arriving early to this French restaurant on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road, as the atmosphere only gets better as the night goes on. It's a fantastic night out, with pumping music and a lively atmosphere to accompany your dinner. But it's not just about the party; the food at this Fairmont Dubai spot is equally impressive, with classics like Burgundy snails with beef pancetta, whole truffle roasted chicken, and a mouthwatering lobster pasta dish.

Saturday-Wednesday 8pm-2am, Thursday-Friday 8pm-3am. Sheikh Zayed Road, Fairmont Dubai (04 354 5035).

9. La Cantine du Faubourg

This stylish French eatery in Dubai's Jumeirah Emirates Towers hails from Paris and is ideal for a date or a group outing. The food is excellent, and the atmosphere is lively and upbeat. There's also a cool bar area, as well as an adorable open-air patio. It's educational and entertaining all at the same time. One of Dubai's top three French cafés.

Open Sunday-Wednesday early afternoon 2am, Thursday-Friday early afternoon 3am, and Saturday early afternoon 6pm, 8pm-2am. Sheik Zayed Road, Jumeirah Emirates Towers (04 352 7105).

10. Pierre’s Bistro & Bar

This French-fusion bistro by gourmet expert Pierre Gagnaire boasts popular interiors, an inventive menu, and similarly educated mixed drinks. It's a restaurant you won't forget in a hurry, with a lovely, somewhat erratic design that will make them see something else everywhere you look, from rose-embellished dividers to pink flamingos.

Pierre's Bistro and Bar, Promenade Level, Dubai Festival City; relax 5pm-2am; eatery 6.30pm-11.30pm; closed Sundays. Tel: (04) 701 1199.