Marina terrace
Outdoor tables beside the marina create a romantic, relaxed setting away from the promenade bustle.
Bistro Des Arts
Dubai Marina
Bistro Des Arts is a relaxed French bistro in Dubai Marina, known for classic dishes, a Parisian-style setting and marina-side terrace seating. Reviews make the weekend brunch and French favourites such as Croque Madame useful reasons to visit, whether you are dropping in for breakfast or settling in for dinner.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,078 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
French classics
The menu delivers familiar bistro dishes, including duck confit, foie gras, steak tartare and moules frites.
Strong pastries
Croissants, viennoiseries and pâtisseries receive especially specific praise, with one guest calling the croissants flaky and buttery.
Brunch value
The brunch format can include buffet starters, a main, crepe and unlimited coffee; several reviews describe it as good value.
Cheese selection
The cheese platter stands out for its range, making the venue a good match for a wine-and-cheese visit.
Warm service
Many guests describe the team as attentive and welcoming, with service that feels personal without being intrusive.
What to Eat at Bistro Des Arts How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Bistro Des Arts, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Bistro Des Arts, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Duck confit Net +3
“The confit de canard felt more like a home cooked meal than it did a restaurant (an absolute plus in my books), especially accompanied with the small salad.”
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“The confit de canard felt more like a home cooked meal than it did a restaurant (an absolute plus in my books), especially accompanied with the small salad.”December 2022
“The Aperol Spritz was perfectly refreshing, the salad was crisp and flavorful, and the duck confit was absolutely delicious.”November 2024
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Classic french breakfast Net +2
“Overall, it’s a great spot to try a classic French breakfast. The location is a bit hidden, tucked into a corner, so you might not notice it at first unless you come closer out of curiosity.”
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“Overall, it’s a great spot to try a classic French breakfast. The location is a bit hidden, tucked into a corner, so you might not notice it at first unless you come closer out of curiosity.”February 2025
“All meals are served from am excellent French breakfast with perfectly baked pastries through to a full choice of delicious options for lunch and dinner.”April 2023
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Moules frites Net +2
“Food was good, not incredible but definitely good. We had the onion tart, tuna tartare, escargots and calamari for starters, followed by the confit duck, black cod and moules frites for mains. The starters were very lovely and flavourful, the escargots were definitely the highlight. Mains were good, I very much enjoyed the mussels, the black cod was quite bland and a small portion.”
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Review excerpts
“Food was good, not incredible but definitely good. We had the onion tart, tuna tartare, escargots and calamari for starters, followed by the confit duck, black cod and moules frites for mains. The starters were very lovely and flavourful, the escargots were definitely the highlight. Mains were good, I very much enjoyed the mussels, the black cod was quite bland and a small portion.”January 2022
“It happened we went there on a Wednesday and they have a Moules et Frites a volonté with a very affordable price (135 Aed). They have 3 different flavors: the Roquefort, the Creamy and the Marinière (that has wine). It was lovely spending the time there and enjoying the delicious Mussels. I gave it 4 stars because honestly the complimentary bread & butter was a bit disappointing.”January 2021
Honorable mentions (27)
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119Aed brunch set Net +1
“I tried the 119AED brunch set which is of great value, only the starters served as buffet is already nice and enough food as a brunch.”
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“I tried the 119AED brunch set which is of great value, only the starters served as buffet is already nice and enough food as a brunch.”November 2022
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Cheese Net +1
“Their big brunch deal is AMAZING. Aed 99 for limitless cold cuts and cheese, main course and crepes with a coffee. Such a nice, chilled breakfast option for a weekend.”
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“Their big brunch deal is AMAZING. Aed 99 for limitless cold cuts and cheese, main course and crepes with a coffee. Such a nice, chilled breakfast option for a weekend.”August 2020
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Cheese plate Net +1
“We liked a lot the cheese plate and the hot baguette.”
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“We liked a lot the cheese plate and the hot baguette.”March 2024
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Cheese platter Net +1
“I happened to come on Ladies’ Night… and wow ✨ Prosecco was flowing generously 🥂, the cheese platter was an absolute dream (so many delicious varieties to explore!), and I ordered the fig salad — fresh, slightly sweet, perfectly balanced.”
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“I happened to come on Ladies’ Night… and wow ✨ Prosecco was flowing generously 🥂, the cheese platter was an absolute dream (so many delicious varieties to explore!), and I ordered the fig salad — fresh, slightly sweet, perfectly balanced.”March 2026
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Chicken supreme Net +1
“We ordered a plate of chicken supreme and a plate of snails and a plate of rib eye steak. The plates were all small-medium size and the steak had a thick layer of fat on top. The chicken wasn't special, I felt the vegetables were canned or pre-packaged. The chicken itself was good.”
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“We ordered a plate of chicken supreme and a plate of snails and a plate of rib eye steak. The plates were all small-medium size and the steak had a thick layer of fat on top. The chicken wasn't special, I felt the vegetables were canned or pre-packaged. The chicken itself was good.”August 2021
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Chilled cote de provence rose Net +1
“Great atmosphere. Superb food. Not exactly cheap, but well worth the money. The duck breast was splendid. We paired it with a nice bottle of chilled Cote de provence rose. Very nice. Will come back soon.”
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“Great atmosphere. Superb food. Not exactly cheap, but well worth the money. The duck breast was splendid. We paired it with a nice bottle of chilled Cote de provence rose. Very nice. Will come back soon.”June 2020
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Crème brûlée Net +1
“Coming to the desert Crème Brûlée the texture creamy and so sweat just how I love it.”
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“Coming to the desert Crème Brûlée the texture creamy and so sweat just how I love it.”March 2025
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Crepes Net +1
“Their big brunch deal is AMAZING. Aed 99 for limitless cold cuts and cheese, main course and crepes with a coffee. Such a nice, chilled breakfast option for a weekend.”
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“Their big brunch deal is AMAZING. Aed 99 for limitless cold cuts and cheese, main course and crepes with a coffee. Such a nice, chilled breakfast option for a weekend.”August 2020
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Croissants Net +1
“The croissants were incredibly flaky, buttery, and of exceptional quality.”
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“The croissants were incredibly flaky, buttery, and of exceptional quality.”March 2025
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Croque madame Net +1
“I had the Croque Madame, and it was simply perfect. The béchamel was rich and creamy, complementing the beautifully textured sourdough.”
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“I had the Croque Madame, and it was simply perfect. The béchamel was rich and creamy, complementing the beautifully textured sourdough.”March 2025
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Duck breast Net +1
“Great atmosphere. Superb food. Not exactly cheap, but well worth the money. The duck breast was splendid. We paired it with a nice bottle of chilled Cote de provence rose. Very nice. Will come back soon.”
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“Great atmosphere. Superb food. Not exactly cheap, but well worth the money. The duck breast was splendid. We paired it with a nice bottle of chilled Cote de provence rose. Very nice. Will come back soon.”June 2020
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Éntrecôte Net +1
“It has all French dishes including the Pissaladierre (pizza with onions and anchoviesfood ), Confit de Canard (salt-cured duck, with spinach and flat rounds of potatoes), Éntrecôte etc”
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“It has all French dishes including the Pissaladierre (pizza with onions and anchoviesfood ), Confit de Canard (salt-cured duck, with spinach and flat rounds of potatoes), Éntrecôte etc”November 2024
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Fig salad Net +1
“I happened to come on Ladies’ Night… and wow ✨ Prosecco was flowing generously 🥂, the cheese platter was an absolute dream (so many delicious varieties to explore!), and I ordered the fig salad — fresh, slightly sweet, perfectly balanced.”
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“I happened to come on Ladies’ Night… and wow ✨ Prosecco was flowing generously 🥂, the cheese platter was an absolute dream (so many delicious varieties to explore!), and I ordered the fig salad — fresh, slightly sweet, perfectly balanced.”March 2026
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Flank steak Net +1
“I opted for the flank steak with French fries special for AED 99. The meat was tasty, and the French fries were perfectly crispy.”
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“I opted for the flank steak with French fries special for AED 99. The meat was tasty, and the French fries were perfectly crispy.”September 2025
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Foie gras Net +1
“Nice atmosphere, delicious food (foie gras is a must to try there) and very friendly staff. Definitely recommended!”
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“Nice atmosphere, delicious food (foie gras is a must to try there) and very friendly staff. Definitely recommended!”December 2022
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Fondant au chocolat Net +1
“Finally, the the fondant au chocolat was the cherry on top (or ice cream in this case) of the dinner, I cannot recommend it enough to close a fantastic dinner.”
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“Finally, the the fondant au chocolat was the cherry on top (or ice cream in this case) of the dinner, I cannot recommend it enough to close a fantastic dinner.”December 2022
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French fries Net +1
“I opted for the flank steak with French fries special for AED 99. The meat was tasty, and the French fries were perfectly crispy.”
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“I opted for the flank steak with French fries special for AED 99. The meat was tasty, and the French fries were perfectly crispy.”September 2025
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Gambas meunière Net +1
“Food and service is always amazing! Thank you for obliging us with our all time favourite- ‘gambas meunière’. Merci Redouan, Khalifa et Sanjay!”
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“Food and service is always amazing! Thank you for obliging us with our all time favourite- ‘gambas meunière’. Merci Redouan, Khalifa et Sanjay!”June 2026
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Hot baguette Net +1
“We liked a lot the cheese plate and the hot baguette.”
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“We liked a lot the cheese plate and the hot baguette.”March 2024
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Pan seared foie gras Net +1
“The pan seared Foie Gras had a strong flavor with every bite, the liver mixed with the jam was simply a flavor explosion.”
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“The pan seared Foie Gras had a strong flavor with every bite, the liver mixed with the jam was simply a flavor explosion.”December 2022
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Pastries Net +1
“All meals are served from am excellent French breakfast with perfectly baked pastries through to a full choice of delicious options for lunch and dinner.”
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“All meals are served from am excellent French breakfast with perfectly baked pastries through to a full choice of delicious options for lunch and dinner.”April 2023
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Pissaladierre Net +1
“It has all French dishes including the Pissaladierre (pizza with onions and anchoviesfood ), Confit de Canard (salt-cured duck, with spinach and flat rounds of potatoes), Éntrecôte etc”
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Review excerpts
“It has all French dishes including the Pissaladierre (pizza with onions and anchoviesfood ), Confit de Canard (salt-cured duck, with spinach and flat rounds of potatoes), Éntrecôte etc”November 2024
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Salad Net +1
“The Aperol Spritz was perfectly refreshing, the salad was crisp and flavorful, and the duck confit was absolutely delicious.”
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“The Aperol Spritz was perfectly refreshing, the salad was crisp and flavorful, and the duck confit was absolutely delicious.”November 2024
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Soft crepe Net +1
“The main course is also nice with a soft crepe as served as sandwiches with egg on top.”
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“The main course is also nice with a soft crepe as served as sandwiches with egg on top.”November 2022
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Steak tartare Net +1
“Hands down one of the most delicious steak tartare I have had in Dubai so far.”
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“Hands down one of the most delicious steak tartare I have had in Dubai so far.”October 2020
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Viennoiseries Net +1
“The viennoiseries and pâtisseries are absolutely outstanding—every bite is a testament to quality and craftsmanship.”
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“The viennoiseries and pâtisseries are absolutely outstanding—every bite is a testament to quality and craftsmanship.”March 2025
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Black cod Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I ordered black cod, it tasted super rich. I don’t know how French people would think, but I really think was similar to authentic French cuisine. At least, it really tasted good and could see they use good quality fish and veges, not cheap one.”
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“I ordered black cod, it tasted super rich. I don’t know how French people would think, but I really think was similar to authentic French cuisine. At least, it really tasted good and could see they use good quality fish and veges, not cheap one.”September 2021
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Aperol spritz Net +1
“The Aperol Spritz was perfectly refreshing, the salad was crisp and flavorful, and the duck confit was absolutely delicious.”
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“The Aperol Spritz was perfectly refreshing, the salad was crisp and flavorful, and the duck confit was absolutely delicious.”November 2024
What to Avoid (9)
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Apple pie Net −1
“And the apple pie was also not great.”
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Critical review excerpts
“And the apple pie was also not great.”March 2026
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Basic mussels Net −1
“The basic mussels were not very tasty.”
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“The basic mussels were not very tasty.”March 2026
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Beef tartare Net −1
“Escargots lacked flavor, and the beef tartare had a strong vinegar taste and was served completely plain — no toast, no egg, no capers.”
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“Escargots lacked flavor, and the beef tartare had a strong vinegar taste and was served completely plain — no toast, no egg, no capers.”February 2026
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Butter Net −1
“It happened we went there on a Wednesday and they have a Moules et Frites a volonté with a very affordable price (135 Aed). They have 3 different flavors: the Roquefort, the Creamy and the Marinière (that has wine). It was lovely spending the time there and enjoying the delicious Mussels. I gave it 4 stars because honestly the complimentary bread & butter was a bit disappointing. Being in a French bistro, I would be looking forward to try some good French bread, but the one they served was a bit below the standards.”
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Critical review excerpts
“It happened we went there on a Wednesday and they have a Moules et Frites a volonté with a very affordable price (135 Aed). They have 3 different flavors: the Roquefort, the Creamy and the Marinière (that has wine). It was lovely spending the time there and enjoying the delicious Mussels. I gave it 4 stars because honestly the complimentary bread & butter was a bit disappointing. Being in a French bistro, I would be looking forward to try some good French bread, but the one they served was a bit below the standards.”January 2021
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Cheese soufflé Net −1
“The pros : good selection of French dishes, quickly prepared and served. Cheese soufflé wasn’t as expected, but staff reacted positively to our feedback, waived the charge and offered another course.”
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“The pros : good selection of French dishes, quickly prepared and served. Cheese soufflé wasn’t as expected, but staff reacted positively to our feedback, waived the charge and offered another course.”September 2023
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Mussels Net −1
“Don’t order mussels :they are oversalted; French fries come in super small portions; though the steaks were nice.”
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“Don’t order mussels :they are oversalted; French fries come in super small portions; though the steaks were nice.”November 2021
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Pêche melba Net −1
“The service was excellent, the food was excellent, but the dessert was different from expected, the Pêche Melba had canned peach.”
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“The service was excellent, the food was excellent, but the dessert was different from expected, the Pêche Melba had canned peach.”November 2024
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Rib eye steak Net −1
“We ordered a plate of chicken supreme and a plate of snails and a plate of rib eye steak. The plates were all small-medium size and the steak had a thick layer of fat on top.”
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“We ordered a plate of chicken supreme and a plate of snails and a plate of rib eye steak. The plates were all small-medium size and the steak had a thick layer of fat on top.”August 2021
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Salads Net −1
“First, the place was dirty with some food leftovers on the floor; The waiting staff Have no clue what the dishes are made from; They serve the worst powdered juice ever; The dishes ,namely ,the salads are tasteless.”
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“First, the place was dirty with some food leftovers on the floor; The waiting staff Have no clue what the dishes are made from; They serve the worst powdered juice ever; The dishes ,namely ,the salads are tasteless.”November 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Check brunch. Check the current brunch format and price before booking; older reviews report different packages, including AED 119 and AED 199 options.
Confirm dishes. If you are visiting for a particular dish, ask what is available that day because one review found many menu items unavailable.
Book outdoors. Request terrace seating if you want the marina view and a more romantic atmosphere; indoor temperature has drawn complaints in older reviews.
Allow time. Leave extra time for brunch, when several guests have reported slow drink or table service.
Look carefully. The restaurant can be easy to miss, tucked into a corner near the Marina Mall promenade rather than standing prominently on the main route.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marina Mall - Dubai - Marina Promenade
| - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Cold mussels
One brunch visit served two mussel dishes ice cold; they were reheated after the complaint, but no compensation was offered.
High pricing
Some diners feel the food and alcohol are expensive for what is delivered, especially when a dish disappoints.
Slow service
Brunch service has sometimes been slow, with guests needing to attract attention for drinks or requests.
Heat issues
Several older reviews mention uncomfortable heat or humidity indoors and inadequate air conditioning in warmer weather.
Menu gaps
Availability is not always dependable: one diner found many listed menu items unavailable on the day.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 199
buffet-style brunch
“The buffet-style brunch for AED 199 is a popular option on Saturdays and Sundays”Google review · September 2025
AED 99
flank steak with French fries special
“I opted for the flank steak with French fries special for AED 99”Google review · September 2025
85 dhs
3 drinks
“Also you can add 3 drinks for an additional 85 dhs”Google review · April 2024
135 Aed
Moules et Frites a volonté
“It happened we went there on a Wednesday and they have a Moules et Frites a volonté with a very affordable price (135 Aed)”Google review · January 2021
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The Bottom Line
Bistro Des Arts is a French restaurant in Dubai Marina built around familiar bistro cooking rather than elaborate tasting-menu theatrics. You can come for breakfast, a weekend brunch, or dinner, with reviews highlighting Croque Madame, duck confit, foie gras, steak tartare and moules frites. The croissants and other pastries are another strong draw, while the cheese platter works well for a slower wine-and-cheese evening.
The terrace is the main setting advantage. Guests describe it as romantic, calm and pleasantly removed from the busy promenade, with marina-side tables that suit an unhurried meal. Inside, the mood is Parisian and cosy to some reviewers, though others find the décor dated or unattractive.
Older reviews also report heat, humidity and air-conditioning problems, so outdoor seating may be the safer request in warm weather. Brunch pricing and formats have varied in customer reports: examples include AED 119 for buffet elements, a main, crepe and drinks, AED 99 for a flank-steak special, and AED 199 for a weekend buffet-style brunch. Confirm the current offer before you go.
Service is often warm and attentive, but brunch can be slow, and a few diners have reported unavailable menu items or poorly handled mussels. Overall, it suits diners after classic French comfort food, terrace atmosphere and a leisurely occasion more than a quick, budget meal.