Brasserie Boulud

Name: Brasserie Boulud
Address: Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk Wafi - Sheikh Rashid Rd, Umm Hurair, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142814020

Umm Hurair

French restaurant 04 281 4020

Brasserie Boulud is a French restaurant in Umm Hurair, inside Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, with an elegant dining room and open kitchen. Reviews point to a strong three-course business lunch, while dishes such as escargot, lamb cutlets and chocolate fondant give first-time diners a useful place to start.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

336 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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French cooking

The menu delivers recognisably French dishes, with reviewers calling the cuisine authentic and praising its quality.

Business lunch

The three-course business lunch has been described as excellent value, with food, coffee and water included in one review.

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What to Eat at Brasserie Boulud

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Brasserie Boulud, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

Burrata Net +2

“New restaurant. French with Mediterranean twist. Great food and friendly staff. The burrata is so juicy and the risotto is delicious. The chocolate foundu was the best to end with.”
Chocolate fondant Net +2

“The prawns were good too and so is the chocolate fondant based on the first experience.”

Honorable mentions (34)

Anniversary dessert Net +1

“An unexpected but very pleasant surprise was the delivery of an anniversary dessert that my wife adored.”
Atlantic turbot Net +1

“The Atlantic turbot was a masterpiece, bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection.”
Bastille day brunch Net +1

“We joined the Bastille day (French national day July 14) brunch The service was excellent The food was excellent”
Braised oxtail Net +1

“Excellent meal. Each dish was perfectly executed. We started with a delicious duo de beouf, the braised oxtail was extremely flavoursome and paired very nicely with the bone marrow, toast and salad. The lamb chops as a main were also delicious. We had tarte tatin as the dessert. We requested a scoop of vanilla ice cream with it which was not a problem.”
Brunch Net +1

“I was at noon for brunch AND dinner. Therefore, I can review several components. Brunch: Great concept. You get a basket on the table suitable for brunch. It's an incredibly great idea! Very exclusive and high-quality products are served.”
Ceviche-style amuse-bouche Net +1

“Before that, they served bread with butter and a ceviche-style amuse-bouche. It was good, though it lacked the "umami" spark that would have made it truly memorable. While the texture and presentation were on point, the flavor fell a little flat.”
Chocolate cake Net +1

“Iftar 10/10 absolutely nice vibe, from the attention of the hostess and waiters to the delightful set menu of Iftat which is generous and good prepared, my favorite the seafood platter , the chocolate cake as dessert is something to die for! The burrata is very delicate and perfectly done!”
Chocolate foundu Net +1

“New restaurant. French with Mediterranean twist. Great food and friendly staff. The burrata is so juicy and the risotto is delicious. The chocolate foundu was the best to end with.”
Dinner buffet Net +1

“I had a most delicious dinner buffet here a few days back.”
Duo de beouf Net +1

“Excellent meal. Each dish was perfectly executed. We started with a delicious duo de beouf, the braised oxtail was extremely flavoursome and paired very nicely with the bone marrow, toast and salad. The lamb chops as a main were also delicious. We had tarte tatin as the dessert. We requested a scoop of vanilla ice cream with it which was not a problem.”
Egg benedict Net +1

“Especially Egg Benedict was something incredible, as a result it inspired me to replicate same at home. After several failures, finally I managed to make exactly same egg Benedict I tasted here.”
Feta croissants Net +1

“They offer alot of options, I loved the Hummos, toast and avocado and Feta croissants was my favorite.”
Fish soufflé Net +1

“The fish soufflé was also extraordinary.”
Green salad Net +1

“Had the steak medium rare it was cooked to perfection, paired it with the green salad the vinaigrette was absolutely perfect.”
Hummos Net +1

“They offer alot of options, I loved the Hummos, toast and avocado and Feta croissants was my favorite.”
Iftar Net +1

“We had Iftar here (third year in a row) and in terms of the quality of the food on offer, it is better than 99% of places in Dubai.”
Iftar menu Net +1

“Now I’m here again for Iftar menu! Because I really enjoyed my time here!”
Lamb chops Net +1

“Excellent meal. Each dish was perfectly executed. We started with a delicious duo de beouf, the braised oxtail was extremely flavoursome and paired very nicely with the bone marrow, toast and salad. The lamb chops as a main were also delicious. We had tarte tatin as the dessert. We requested a scoop of vanilla ice cream with it which was not a problem.”
Lamb cutlets Net +1

“The lamb cutlets were a highlight, as were the desserts of chocolate fondant and meringue desserts.”
Linguini with mushroom Net +1

“The linguini with mushroom was out of this world. I’d like to go back just got that.”
Lobster orzo Net +1

“I also tried the lobster orzo and it was delicious.”
Manakish Net +1

“The Manakish were good as well.”
Mango croissant Net +1

“The Mango croissant is a must-try one.”
Oysters Net +1

“The oysters were outstanding—highly recommended.”
Prawns Net +1

“The prawns were good too and so is the chocolate fondant based on the first experience.”
Raclette burgers Net +1

“Escargot was very tasty as were the raclette burgers.”
Risotto Net +1

“New restaurant. French with Mediterranean twist. Great food and friendly staff. The burrata is so juicy and the risotto is delicious. The chocolate foundu was the best to end with.”
Seafood platter Net +1

“Iftar 10/10 absolutely nice vibe, from the attention of the hostess and waiters to the delightful set menu of Iftat which is generous and good prepared, my favorite the seafood platter , the chocolate cake as dessert is something to die for! The burrata is very delicate and perfectly done!”
Set menu of iftat Net +1

“Iftar 10/10 absolutely nice vibe, from the attention of the hostess and waiters to the delightful set menu of Iftat which is generous and good prepared, my favorite the seafood platter , the chocolate cake as dessert is something to die for! The burrata is very delicate and perfectly done!”
Snail and shrimp appetizer Net +1

“The snail and shrimp appetizer are stunning , must try with the bread.”
Toast and avocado Net +1

“They offer alot of options, I loved the Hummos, toast and avocado and Feta croissants was my favorite.”
Belgian-style fries Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“In a French restaurant, smaller, crispier fries would be more appropriate, rather than the thicker Belgian-style fries. While they tasted good, they were slightly oily and lacked the crunch needed to elevate the dish.”
Scallops Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The escargots had not taste, the tartare was so liquid and loose, the scallops were the only ok app.”
Set menu Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Set menu with unlimited drinks for 2 hours. 425 AED for 4 course meal. The live singer was great. Ambiance of restaurant is also comfortable. Food was fine, service were also ok. It’s an Open kitchen. I expect more because of the Boulods name but not bad after all, still Was a happy thanksgiving day!”

Drinks 1

Paris lima cocktail Net +1

“The Paris Lima cocktail was also stellar. It needed a bit more of a kick of pisco, but overall it was a very well balanced drink. Nice job!”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 5

Foul mdammas Net −1

“The foul mdammas was extremely bad, and overall the food did not meet even basic expectations.”
Onion soup Net −1

“The onion soup that they’re known for as the waiter mentioned was blant, nothing special, least that could have been done is serve it along with a spoon, which we had to ask for ourselves.”
Pasta Net −1

“Ordered a pizza from the kids menu and they served him a pasta that was sent back after the waiter has denied the kid ordering so.”
Smoked salmon Net −1

“The food quality was very poor. The smoked salmon was dark, dry, and clearly not fresh.”
Sole with artichokes Net −1

“I had the sole as main course, Sole with Artichokes, also so disappointing with a useless caviar sauce (to justify the 220 dirham).”

Drinks 1

Glass of champagne Net −1

“There was zero small talk, I felt abandoned by my waiter Maria after taking my drinks order - glass of champagne which took a very long time even though the restaurant only had two tables at the time. Champagne was flat as a pancake… this made me a little apprehensive but still hoping things would turnaround.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Confirm buffet. If booking Eid breakfast, confirm the current format again; one guest was promised a buffet that was not there on arrival.

Try lunch. For better value, check the three-course business lunch: one review reported AED 175 and praised the escargot and desserts.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk Wafi - Sheikh Rashid Rd

Umm Hurair Second, Dubai

04 281 4020

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Multiple reviews report delayed drinks, forgotten orders and needing to wave repeatedly for a waiter.

Inconsistent food

One dinner found tasteless escargots, loose tartare and a disappointing sole, despite the restaurant's reputation.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 175

three-course business lunch

“We opted for one business lunch, for 3 courses at AED 175, and two of us ate a la carte”

Google review · July 2025

AED 150

business lunch menu

“Not sure what prices are like in the evening but the business lunch menu for just AED 150 includes world class starter, main course and dessert”

Google review · December 2021

425 AED

4 course meal with unlimited drinks for 2 hours

“425 AED for 4 course meal”

Google review · November 2021

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The Bottom Line

Brasserie Boulud is a French restaurant in Umm Hurair at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, with an elegant dining room and open kitchen. You can come for dinner, breakfast, Iftar or a business lunch; the most consistently useful food leads from reviews are the escargot, lamb cutlets, Egg Benedict and chocolate fondant. The restaurant also received a Bib Gourmand in the 2022 Michelin Guide Dubai, according to its supplied description.

The setting is a major part of the appeal. Diners describe refined lighting, French-inspired décor and an open kitchen, while the breakfast buffet has included croissants, pain au chocolat, hummus, avocado toast and a mango croissant. Iftar reviews highlight a generous set menu, particularly the seafood platter and chocolate cake.

Families and celebrations are catered for too, with one child’s kids-menu order complimentary and another birthday receiving a surprise cake. Service is less predictable than the food. Many guests report warm, knowledgeable staff, but others waited for champagne, water or forgotten orders and had to wave repeatedly for attention.

One Eid breakfast also lacked the buffet confirmed at booking, and a lunch guest noticed dusty chandeliers. Confirm the event format, allow time, and consider the business lunch for a clearer-value visit; reported prices include AED 150 and AED 175 for three-course versions.