T R I E D & T E S T E D R E S TAU R A N T
Celebrities, The Palace, One&Only Royal Mirage, Dubai B A C K G R O U N D This chic French restaurant at one of the city’s most exclusive hotels, The One & Only Royal Mirage, has come under new direction since reopening after the pandemic, with Michelin-starred Chef Mauro Colagreco – an Argentinian with more than 20 years’ experience in France under his belt – at the helm. W H A T ’ S I T L I K E ? Elegant and chic, yet cosy and intimate in its grandeur, this crystal chandelier and marble-decked space is a modern and stylish setting. With gorgeous views across Dubai and out to the hotel’s beautifully groomed grounds, it is indeed fitting that it’s located in the hotel’s ‘Palace’. T H E F O O D Blending classic South of 60
France cuisine with the Mediterranean, but adding a more contemporary flair, the dishes are evocative of the taste of home. I had the Bouillabaisse for main, a light and tasty fish dish in a slow-cooked soup with a centuries-old history, it has been crafted
A decadent French escape to enjoy for business or pleasure
with a modern take. Every detail is taken care of, with even the home-made olive oil and freshly baked bread mouth-wateringly magnificent. There are plenty of fish and seafood options on the menu, as well as meat, but I opted for the scallop carpaccio
for entrée, which was divine, dressed in a light and refreshing citrus dressing, while the artichoke in a clam dressing with pistachio and pine nuts offered a delicious and crunchy twist on the classic vegetable, bursting with flavours. The presentation of every dish was exquisite. Other recommended dishes to try include le tartare de langoustine.
T H E S E R V I C E French hospitality at its best; the staff made us feel incredibly pampered. T H E W O R K S P A C E This is a wonderful spot for dazzling visitors to Dubai or impressing that new client.
V E R D I C T A decadent French escape in one of Dubai’s most sough-after locations, which can be enjoyed for business or pleasure. Melanie Swan HOURS Monday to Saturday, from 7pm to 10.30pm
LOCATION One&Only Royal Mirage, The Palace, Dubai
CONTACT +971 4 399 9999; restaurants@oneandonlyroyalmirage.ae; oneandonlyresorts.com/royal-mirage
JANUARY 2022
