FrenchThe Plate Snob take
Why it earns a place
The kind of neighbourhood bistro Dubai needs more of: unfussy, generous and best enjoyed slowly by the water.
Read the room
The full picture
The room
Part Parisian neighbourhood bistro, part Marina terrace: it is relaxed enough for breakfast and polished enough to turn lunch into an afternoon.
How to play it
Book the promenade terrace in cooler weather, start with something from the raw bar and leave room for a properly French dessert.
The case for going
Why go
- Classic French bistro cooking
- Marina-side setting
- Breakfast through dinner
Order with confidence
What to order
01French onion soup02Steak frites03Crêpes
Before you go
Good to know
- Waterfront tables are the ones to ask for
- Use the promenade entrance rather than the hotel valet
- Booking ahead is sensible on weekends
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