French Fine Dining
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4 french fine dining restaurants worth the trip across United Arab Emirates, editor-ranked. All cuisines in United Arab Emirates.

STAY by Yannick Alléno ★ 4.7

$$$$FrenchPalm JumeirahDubai

STAY by Yannick Alléno at One&Only The Palm holds two Michelin stars for modern French set menus, served in a colonial style house by tropical gardens.

La Petite Maison ★ 4.2

$$$$FrenchAl Maryah IslandAbu Dhabi

La Petite Maison is a Michelin Selected French-Mediterranean restaurant at The Galleria on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, with a terrace over the water.

OrderThe thinly sliced octopus and the salt-baked sea bass, both recommended in the Michelin Guide.

TipThe bar is open daily from 12:00 to 01:00, and Le Cinq à Sept runs from 17:00 to 19:00 with cocktails and bites to share.

Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard ★ 4.1

$$$FrenchAl MaqtaaAbu Dhabi

Bord Eau by Nicolas Isnard is a French restaurant at Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri in Abu Dhabi, in the Michelin Guide 2026, open for dinner Monday to Saturday.

OrderThe modern onion soup and the Belle Hélène pear in 70% Grand Cru dark chocolate, per the Michelin Guide.

TipChoose the à la carte or one of two tasting menus, French Classics or Travels Around the World; the hotel lists smart casual dress.

Fouquet's Abu Dhabi ★ 4.0

$$$FrenchSaadiyat IslandAbu Dhabi

Fouquet's Abu Dhabi is a Michelin Selected French brasserie inside the Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island, with a menu shaped with chef Pierre Gagnaire.

OrderThe glazed duck breast and, to finish, crêpes Suzette, both named by the Michelin Guide.

TipA Tuesday to Friday business lunch runs 12:00 to 16:00: two courses AED 165, three courses AED 200; afternoon tea is served 15:00 to 18:00.

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