Croissants
Croissants are repeatedly praised for flaky layers, a crisp exterior and rich buttery flavour.
Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Floor 1
Aux Merveilleux de Fred is a French patisserie on Floor 1, known for its meringue-based Merveilleux, brioches and French pastries. It is a tempting stop for a croissant, pain au chocolat or coffee in a warm café setting, with takeaway and larger pre-orders also mentioned by customers.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
270 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Merveilleux
The cream meringue has a light texture that melts in the mouth, with chocolate and praline versions highlighted.
Coffee Break
Customers describe the café as a pleasant place to relax with coffee, pastries and a warm, elegant atmosphere.
Large Orders
A large pastry pre-order was freshly prepared for a 9:15 AM collection, securely boxed and helped to the car.
Tips for a Better Visit
Pre-order Early. For an event order, arrange collection ahead of time: one large croissant order was prepared fresh for 9:15 AM.
Check Takeaway. Count takeaway items before leaving, since a customer discovered one selected pastry was missing at home.
Try Merveilleux. Save room for a mini Merveilleux or cream meringue if you want the patisserie’s signature style in a smaller portion.
Expect Sweetness. If you prefer restrained desserts, bear in mind that multiple guests found the mini cakes and meringues quite sweet.
Visit Weekends. A weekend visit may feel calmer than expected; one customer specifically noted that it was not crazy packed.
Order Ahead. For sizeable gatherings, pre-ordering can make collection easier, with boxes and bags used to transport the pastries.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Via Rodeo, Mall of the Emirates - near THAT Concept Store
Al Barsha First - Floor 1, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
Pain au Chocolat
Customers describe the pain au chocolat as excellent, fresh and authentically French.
Cramique
Cramique appears in several reviews, including sugar-and-raisin and chocolate-ganache versions.
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Several reviews mention long waits for acknowledgement, missing orders and too few staff serving the space.
Uneven Baking
One customer found the croissants drier, less buttery and burnt on the bottom compared with earlier visits.
Very Sweet
Some guests found the Merveilleux and mini cakes too sweet; one disliked the artificial taste of a white-chocolate mini.
Pricey Coffee
A customer considered the coffee especially overpriced, despite enjoying the pastries and sandwiches.
Food Hygiene
One review reported finding a hair in the glaze of a fruit bread and felt the response was too casual.
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The Bottom Line
Aux Merveilleux de Fred is a French patisserie on Floor 1 with a clear focus on Merveilleux meringue cakes, brioches and French pastries. Customers come for the flaky croissants, pain au chocolat, chocolate brioche and cramique, then often stay for coffee in the café’s warm, elegant setting. The croissant is the strongest recurring recommendation: reviews describe crisp, flaky layers and a rich buttery flavour, while the cream meringue is praised for melting in the mouth.
Chocolate Merveilleux, praline versions, French waffles and za’atar croissants give first-time visitors more to explore. Coffee is generally well received, although one guest found it average and another considered it overpriced. Service is not completely consistent.
Many customers mention welcoming staff and attentive visits, but others waited to be acknowledged, received a missing takeaway item or encountered limited staffing. Pastry quality also has occasional off days, including a report of dry, less-buttery croissants and burnt bottoms. Several reviewers find the small cakes or meringues very sweet.
For an event, pre-ordering is worthwhile: a large order was boxed, bagged and ready for a 9:15 AM collection. Count takeaway items before leaving, and consider a weekend visit if you prefer a less crowded mall café.