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5 of the best dessert cafés in Dubai this summer
There's dessert at the end of dinner. Then there's dessert that's the whole plan, because sometimes dessert just needs its own moment. Cafés and spots built around doing one thing really well: dessert. And yes, there's good coffee too. Here are 5 of the best dessert cafés in Dubai for when you feel like sitting down for something layered, frozen, baked or plated. Bonbon Café Angelo Musa Images: Supplied Created by world-renowned pastry chef Angelo Musa, this elegant café at The Lana brings French patisserie to Dubai's waterfront. It's minimalist and calm. Expect perfectly structured entremets, intensely flavoured pistachio sorbets, delicate tarts, and signature millefeuille that's all about balance and technique. Ideal for a quiet sit-down or to grab something refined to go. Location: Bonbon Café, The Lana, Dorchester Collection, Marasi Drive, Business Bay Times: Daily, 10am to 10pm Contact: (0)4 541 7755 | @ bonboncafeangelomusa Brunch & Cake Known mainly for brunch, this spot takes dessert seriously. Think thick-cut cakes, layered slices, and bold portions plated beautifully. Born in Barcelona, the space is breezy and social, with a light-filled interior that's made for catching up over carrot walnut cake, red velvet, or Japanese cheesecake. Dessert is definitely not an afterthought here and it's why a lot of people come in the first place. Location: Multiple locations; Brunch & Cake, Al Wasl, Jumeirah or Al Habtoor City Times: Daily from 9am to 10pm Contact: (0)4 422 5879 | @brunchandcakeuae Ganache Chocolatier, Dubai Hills Mall If you're into chocolate, this is your spot. Set inside Dubai Hills Mall, Ganache's café is modern, calm, and focused entirely on cocoa. The seating wraps around live chocolate stations where chefs plate up desserts in real time. Expect thick, rich hot chocolates, layered mousse cakes, dark-chocolate ganache domes, and house-made pralines. A must-visit for chocolate lovers. Location: Ganache Chocolatier, First Floor, Dubai Hills Mall Times: Daily, 10am to 11pm (subject to mall hours) Contact: (0)52 713 5003 | @ byganachechocolatier Brix Café Brix has a relaxed, minimalist vibe and a strong focus on flavour. It sits right by the water at Jumeirah Fishing Harbour – a calm place for coffee and something well-made. On the dessert side, you'll find Basque cheesecake with the right burn, coconut jelly ice cream, Japanese sponge cake, and a standout vanilla mascarpone with lychee gel. Sweet, but not too sweet – and always interesting. Location: Brix Café, Jumeirah Fishing Harbour, Jumeirah 1 Times: Daily, 8am to 11pm Contact: (0)54 515 7861 | @ Ladurée Image: Ladurée website Inside Dubai Mall's Fashion Avenue, Ladurée is a quiet step away from the crowds. It's all about refined patisserie in a soft Parisian tea-room setting. Macarons are the obvious draw, but there's more – like rose and raspberry Ispahan, hazelnut-layered Plaisir Sucré, and pretty tartlets you'll want to take home. Location: Ladurée, Fashion Avenue, Ground Floor, The Dubai Mall Times: Sunday to Thursday, 10am–12am; Friday to Saturday until 1am Contact: (0)4 321 3929 |
Business Times
04-07-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Pierre Herme grows Asian footprint with mega store in Singapore's RWS
LUXURY confectioner Pierre Herme Paris – founded by its namesake French patissier famed for his Ispahan macarons – is expanding its dessert empire with a groundbreaking concept in Singapore that will serve as a test bed for its growth in Asia and the Middle East. Set to open on Aug 1 in Weave, Resorts World Sentosa's (RWS) newest dining and lifestyle enclave, the two-storey standalone boutique-restaurant is a joint venture with the integrated resort and is the 'most ambitious project we've ever opened anywhere in the world', said Herme in an exclusive interview with The Business Times. RWS also holds the sole distribution rights to Pierre Herme Paris products in Singapore. Iconic pastry chef Pierre Herme. PHOTO: PATRICK ROUGEREAU There are currently more than 90 Pierre Herme Paris stores, including in France, Japan, the Middle East, Hong Kong and now Singapore, said Herme. 'Over the next two to five years, we plan to continue our selective expansion in key international markets, with a particular focus on Asia and the Middle East, where enthusiasm for fine pastries is growing rapidly.' That said, he added: 'We are aware of the challenges facing the restaurant industry, from global economic fluctuations and changing consumer habits to increasing competition in the high-end segment. Our approach is to stay true to our identity while constantly innovating. Ultimately, our strength lies in our ability to remain agile without ever compromising on quality and creativity.' Pierre Herme's signature ispahan macarons. PHOTO: PIERRE HERME PARIS The Singapore flagship, which Herme describes as a 'cultural and gastronomic landmark', will 'set the tone for our future projects globally'. He added that Singapore's position as 'one of Asia's most dynamic crossroads' made the city a natural, 'even symbolic' choice. The flagship offers an immersive, '360-degree' experience that features several world-firsts in addition to its signature range of macarons, pastries and chocolates. They include an ice cream bar, bubble tea creations and a furoshiki – Japanese wrapping cloth – stand 'to elevate packaging to an art form'. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up There will also be a full-service restaurant, La Table by Pierre Herme, its first in South-east Asia. The all-day dining eatery's menu has not been finalised, but highlights include ceviche incorporating the signature rose-lychee-raspberry flavours of ispahan; a savoury version of French toast and even a Pierre-Herme-style croque monsieur. The macarons, chocolates and ice cream will be flown in from Pierre Herme Paris's facilities in France to ensure standards, but a local production unit in Singapore will be set up to make daily items such as pastries, viennoiseries and savoury items. 'This hybrid model allows us to maintain authenticity while giving us the flexibility to develop exclusive products for our Singaporean clientele.' 'Trick the Eye' pastry is a Singapore exclusive. PHOTO: PIERRE HERME PARIS That would include reimagined bubble tea in different flavours, and a Singapore-exclusive Trick the Eye pastry – a peanut butter French toast which is 'a whimsical play on perception and taste', said Herme. 'As part of RWS' transformation into a world-class lifestyle destination, this partnership reflects our commitment to curating exceptional, elevated experiences that speak to today's sophisticated and well-travelled audiences,' said Andreas Reich, RWS' acting senior vice-president, F&B general management. Besides Pierre Herme Paris, the three-level, 20,000-square-metre biophilic Weave is home to some 40 tenants comprising restaurants, cafes, fashion & lifestyle concepts. It opened its doors on Jul 1, but only some tenants have opened, including Din Tai Fung which introduced a cocktail bar; Wewa – a casual Middle Eastern takeaway serving pitas and shawarmas; and Jumbo Premium – an elevated version of Jumbo Seafood famed for its chilli crab. Jumbo Group has also launched a premium Chinese restaurant Xing Yue Xuan that serves seafood-based Cantonese cuisine. Din Tai Fung is one of the tenants at Weave. PHOTO: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA Due to open in stages are new-to-Singapore concepts such as an ice cream parlour Sundae Royale and French eatery Moutarde by Michelin-starred chef Paul Pairet; Beijing-based Peking Chamber which specialises in Peking duck; and famous Korean bakery Standard Bread. Retail outlets include an Adidas flagship store and a Coach boutique and dining concept. Designed by architectural firm Benoy with landscape by ICN Design, Weave has a strong sustainability focus with plenty of greenery and natural ventilation. Heat pump technology repurposes by-products from RWS' hotels' hot water generation to create cool air, while the existing ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) roofing has been improved to deflect heat and reduce pressure on cooling systems. 'Weave represents a pivotal milestone in our RWS 2.0 transformation journey as we reimagine how guests experience luxury and leisure in one seamless environment,' said Lam Xue Ying, vice-president, Singapore Oceanarium & Destination Experience.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Pierre Hermé to launch first Southeast Asia flagship in Singapore with exclusive bubble tea, ice cream
Pierre Hermé in Singapore to feature first-ever bubble tea and ice cream bar outside Paris Pierre Hermé will open its Southeast Asia flagship location in Singapore on August 1, 2025, at Resorts World Sentosa . The Singapore store will be the first in the world to serve Pierre Hermé-branded bubble tea and the first outside Paris to include an official Pierre Hermé Paris Ice Cream Bar. The bubble tea will feature signature brand flavors such as Ispahan, which blends rose and lychee; Satine, combining orange and passionfruit; and Jardin de Pierre, a tea blend with citrus, jasmine, rose, and violet notes. Topped with tapioca pearls and fruit spheres, the bubble teas mark a new product category for the patisserie. Also read: Tea drinkers live longer? Viral post claims chai can add years to your life, but coffee lovers have a 'bre by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Articles Vally Undo The Pierre Hermé Paris Ice Cream Bar will offer 12 flavors, including several Singapore exclusives, with new additions expected over time. These launches expand the brand's global dessert portfolio and are tailored to the Southeast Asian market. In addition to macarons in signature and Singapore-specific flavors, the store will offer pastries, viennoiseries, cakes, madeleines, jams, pralines, chocolate spreads, and powders. The Singapore outlet will also debut a pastry called Trick the Eye, designed to resemble a mini Peanut Butter French Toast, with an unexpected element to surprise customers. Full-service dining and exclusive Furoshiki Stand among new features The Singapore flagship will include the brand's first full-service all-day dining concept, La Table by Pierre Hermé. The restaurant will serve classic French dishes such as Oeuf Mollet, Oignon Roscoff, Tarte Petit Pois, Filet de Boeuf, and Croque-Monsieur Volaille. Live Events Another new feature at the Singapore outlet is the world's first Pierre Hermé Paris Furoshiki Stand. The stand will offer a collection of Japanese-inspired traditional wrapping cloths in three sizes and three colors. These Furoshiki wraps are intended for multipurpose use, including gifting, decor, or fashion accessories. Also read: Make room Starbucks, McDonald's. China's Mixue, other brands win fans in Southeast Asia Ahead of the official opening, a limited-time Pierre Hermé pop-up is operating at Hotel Ora, Level 1, within Resorts World Sentosa. The temporary installation provides a curated selection of signature macarons and will run until the permanent store opens. Pierre Hermé Paris Singapore will open at Weave at Resorts World Sentosa, located at 26 Sentosa Gateway #01-234.
