As a city on the international stage, Dubai attracts visitors from all over the world, some of whom relocate to the city permanently. It’s no surprise then that the city has a rich variety of restaurants and cooking styles to choose from. One of the most popular? French cuisine.
As one of the best French restaurants in Dubai, we’re ideally positioned to talk about the wonders of French cooking, and why our French restaurant in Downtown Dubai is worth a visit.
But before we get started: If you’d like to know about Downtown Dubai and what it has to offer, check out our companion article here.
Why visit a French restaurant in Dubai?
French cooking is unique in that it is rooted in a deep culinary history.
When visiting a French restaurant, you can expect:
Technique: French cuisine is all about the artful, the delicate, the masterful. In fact, technique is hugely important when it comes to sautéing, braising, roasting, and poaching. At FRNDS, we also have an in-house patisserie chef, who’s a master at refined pastries.
Fresh Ingredients: French cooking absolutely needs to rely on fresh produce to be authentic. We make sure to source only the finest cuts of meat, seafood and seasonal vegetables to bring our food to life.
Complexity and Layering of Flavors: French cuisine has complexity thanks to the use of stocks and sauces that are full-bodied in flavor.
Regional Diversity: France is known for its diverse regional cuisines, each influenced by local ingredients, traditions, and historical influences. From the rich sauces of Lyon to the seafood dishes of Provence and the buttery pastries of Brittany, the FRNDS menu reflects this range of flavors and culinary styles.
Presentation and Artistry: French cooking needs to be beautiful. Our chefs plate, garnish and serve food that has been meticulously cooked and assembled. Often, a memorable visit to a top French restaurant comes down to the smallest of details. So at FRNDS, we pay attention to everything.
Fine dining French restaurant
We like to think that we put a lot of effort into our food and are a fine dining French restaurant with truly exceptional food. That said, we are also open for breakfast and lunch, and so we cater to every type of diner.
Breakfast menu: From homemade croissants to truffled scrambled eggs, the classic Eggs Benedict or a delicious omelette, we’re open from 8 AM and ready to serve hungry diners. The French have turned breakfasts into something of an artform and we respect that tradition at FRNDS.
Lunch and dinner: We have an expansive French-inspired menu, replete with cold starters, hot starters, steaks and seafood. Whether you’re in the mood for traditional Beef Cheeks Provencal, or a plate of onion soup (French cooking uses a lot of onions) we’ll be on hand to keep you happy.
FRNDS: One of the top French restaurants in Dubai
Planning a trip to Downtown Dubai and a visit to FRNDS? We’d be happy to welcome you. What’s left to do?
Make a reservation: Reservations are recommended, as we’re regularly busy.
Take a look at our menu: We’ve already covered off some of our favorites, but there’s a lot more to look at. So whether you’re after breakfast, lunch or dinner, our menu is sure to serve up a few surprises.
Dress to impress: If you’re dining in the evening, put on something smart, as you’ll want to take pictures: our restaurant runs with a stunning art-deco theme that’s tailor-made for Instagram.
And finally, for more on the wonders of French cooking – and French cuisine – take a look at our in-depth article on the topic.
Happy dining!