Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea is repeatedly praised, with generous tea choices, savoury bites, pastries and real clotted cream.
CHOIX Patisserie and Restaurant par Pierre Gagnaire
Dubai Festival City
CHOIX is a cafe-restaurant and patisserie in Dubai Festival City, centred on Parisian-style pastries, coffee and relaxed dining. Reviews make its afternoon tea the main draw, while business breakfast and the terrace overlooking the creek give it appeal beyond the dessert counter.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
144 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pastries
Pastries are a strong point, especially for guests who prefer balanced sweetness rather than heavily sugary desserts.
Creek Views
The bright space and views towards the Dubai Library and Festival City add a memorable setting to coffee or tea.
Business Breakfast
The business breakfast is described as plentiful, tasty and good value, with notably fast service.
Special Occasions
Reviews describe thoughtful touches for birthdays, anniversaries and baby showers, including decorated tables, flowers and personalised cakes.
Dietary Care
Afternoon tea organisers reported careful handling of different dietary requirements and allergens.
Calm Setting
The interior is often described as elegant, comfortable and calm for a quiet coffee or small gathering.
Free Parking
One review reports complimentary valet or self-parking, a useful practical advantage for Dubai Festival City visits.
What to Eat at CHOIX Patisserie and Restaurant par Pierre Gagnaire 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 CHOIX Patisserie and Restaurant par Pierre Gagnaire, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. 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 CHOIX Patisserie and Restaurant par Pierre Gagnaire, 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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Aftar buffet Net +1
“I had a Aftar Buffet Wonderful Experience Food was so delicious 🤤 Love the environment as well So highly recommended”
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“I had a Aftar Buffet Wonderful Experience Food was so delicious 🤤 Love the environment as well So highly recommended”April 2023
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Afternoon teas Net +1
“Ine of the best priced afternoon teas in dubai. Only downside was the lobby is way too noisy to actually enjoy a relaxing evening (kids screaming and all). Would be back tho, enjoyed it.”
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“Ine of the best priced afternoon teas in dubai. Only downside was the lobby is way too noisy to actually enjoy a relaxing evening (kids screaming and all). Would be back tho, enjoyed it.”August 2024
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Almond croissants Net +1
“I had the best almond croissants here, the atmosphere is extremely comfortable, colors of the decoration gives you beautiful vibes also the staff there were so polite and helpful.”
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“I had the best almond croissants here, the atmosphere is extremely comfortable, colors of the decoration gives you beautiful vibes also the staff there were so polite and helpful.”September 2019
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Birthday cake Net +1
“I had a very last-minute birthday cake request, and they managed for me to have a message in french and a cake so good . It made all the guests happy.”
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“I had a very last-minute birthday cake request, and they managed for me to have a message in french and a cake so good . It made all the guests happy.”April 2025
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Burrata with a unique asparagus pairing Net +1
“Their burrata with a unique asparagus pairing is undoubtedly one of the best in Dubai.”
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“Their burrata with a unique asparagus pairing is undoubtedly one of the best in Dubai.”April 2019
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Caesar salad with local shrimp Net +1
“Very well executed dishes with fresh flavors, using local ingredients (such as Caesar salad with local shrimp) and seasonal products!”
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“Very well executed dishes with fresh flavors, using local ingredients (such as Caesar salad with local shrimp) and seasonal products!”June 2024
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Cakes Net +1
“Tasty cakes and on the TOP list of macarons a taste in dubai, not too sweet and tasty and personnel so nice , kind and helpful.”
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“Tasty cakes and on the TOP list of macarons a taste in dubai, not too sweet and tasty and personnel so nice , kind and helpful.”April 2025
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Choix de jour menu (business lunch) Net +1
“We decided on the Choix De Jour Menu (Business Lunch) Wow ! a fabulous meal with wonderful staff, and excellent quality freshly cooked Tortellini.”
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“We decided on the Choix De Jour Menu (Business Lunch) Wow ! a fabulous meal with wonderful staff, and excellent quality freshly cooked Tortellini.”June 2023
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Croissant Net +1
“I really like the atmosphere, nice interior, good coffee, and croissant to die for. Amazing and delicious bites for afternoon tea and excellent selections for lunch.”
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“I really like the atmosphere, nice interior, good coffee, and croissant to die for. Amazing and delicious bites for afternoon tea and excellent selections for lunch.”August 2022
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French pastries Net +1
“Stunning & relaxing atmosphere perfect for afternoon coffee or tea. Delicious French pastries, wonderful service, peaceful ambience and beautiful interior design.”
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“Stunning & relaxing atmosphere perfect for afternoon coffee or tea. Delicious French pastries, wonderful service, peaceful ambience and beautiful interior design.”June 2018
Honorable mentions (9)
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Freshly cooked tortellini Net +1
“We decided on the Choix De Jour Menu (Business Lunch) Wow ! a fabulous meal with wonderful staff, and excellent quality freshly cooked Tortellini.”
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“We decided on the Choix De Jour Menu (Business Lunch) Wow ! a fabulous meal with wonderful staff, and excellent quality freshly cooked Tortellini.”June 2023
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Lava cake Net +1
“Perfect deserts, lava cake is just one of my favorites, great coffee.”
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“Perfect deserts, lava cake is just one of my favorites, great coffee.”November 2024
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Linguine pasta with black tiger prawns Net +1
“The Linguine pasta with Black Tiger prawns was cooked to perfection, and the presentation was visually stunning.”
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“The Linguine pasta with Black Tiger prawns was cooked to perfection, and the presentation was visually stunning.”February 2025
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Macarons Net +1
“Tasty cakes and on the TOP list of macarons a taste in dubai, not too sweet and tasty and personnel so nice , kind and helpful.”
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“Tasty cakes and on the TOP list of macarons a taste in dubai, not too sweet and tasty and personnel so nice , kind and helpful.”April 2025
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Macaroons Net +1
“It is a perfect place for an afternoon tea and some snacks. My son enjoyed the macaroons while i enjoyed the pasta that i ordered. Looking forward to our next visit!”
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“It is a perfect place for an afternoon tea and some snacks. My son enjoyed the macaroons while i enjoyed the pasta that i ordered. Looking forward to our next visit!”July 2022
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Mini patisseries Net +1
“Our Mini Patisseries choice were great with beautiful presentation.”
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“Our Mini Patisseries choice were great with beautiful presentation.”June 2023
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Patisserie Net +1
“Honestly the best patisserie in Dubai, truly French. The ambient is perfect and the food and patisserie are beyond excellent.”
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“Honestly the best patisserie in Dubai, truly French. The ambient is perfect and the food and patisserie are beyond excellent.”October 2024
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Savory omani shrimp tartlet Net +1
“The pastry selection for tea was amazing, and I just love the savory Omani Shrimp Tartlet!”
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“The pastry selection for tea was amazing, and I just love the savory Omani Shrimp Tartlet!”April 2022
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Scones Net +1
“And of course, you will never go wrong with the scones and clotted cream!”
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“And of course, you will never go wrong with the scones and clotted cream!”April 2022
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Afternoon tea set Net +1
“Love the afternoon tea set and the staff are very accommodating.”
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“Love the afternoon tea set and the staff are very accommodating.”July 2024
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Cappuccino Net +1
“Business breakfast is tasty and plentiful. Cappuccino is excellent.”
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“Business breakfast is tasty and plentiful. Cappuccino is excellent.”September 2024
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Flat white Net +1
“The flat white was perfectly done and the way my name was placed on the foam was impressive!”
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Review excerpts
“The flat white was perfectly done and the way my name was placed on the foam was impressive!”December 2020
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Ice americano Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Ice Americano, 33 AED. Taste, like any other coffee. Nothing special”
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What to Avoid (2)
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Club sandwich Net −1
“The menu is offering club sandwich, salmon bagel, pasta, and few other international dishes. The salad that came with the Salmon bagel was a supermarket mixed leaves, plus their own dressing. I wouldn't mind this cuisine, if it was not tagged as a FRENCH restaurant. It's not, it's just a commercial / international positioning of French cuisine. The club sandwich was shy of having enough chicken (see the photo).”
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Critical review excerpts
“The menu is offering club sandwich, salmon bagel, pasta, and few other international dishes. The salad that came with the Salmon bagel was a supermarket mixed leaves, plus their own dressing. I wouldn't mind this cuisine, if it was not tagged as a FRENCH restaurant. It's not, it's just a commercial / international positioning of French cuisine. The club sandwich was shy of having enough chicken (see the photo).”January 2026
Drinks 1
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White wine Net −1
“The white wine provided was overly dry and potent compared to my meal. I would have preferred a smoother, lighter option to complement the dish.”
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“The white wine provided was overly dry and potent compared to my meal. I would have preferred a smoother, lighter option to complement the dish.”April 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Tables. If visiting in the early evening, confirm table reservations first: one guest found conflicting explanations for a supposedly reserved table.
Try Scones. For afternoon tea, look for the scones with clotted cream, one of the clearest recurring recommendations.
Ask About Allergens. Tell the team about dietary requirements or allergens when arranging afternoon tea; a baby-shower booking reported careful accommodation.
Use Parking. If driving, check the complimentary valet or self-parking option mentioned by a reviewer before paying for parking elsewhere.
Choose Terrace. For a quieter outdoor coffee or tea, consider the terrace when weather permits; it has creek views.
Check Tea Terms. Ask what is included in the afternoon-tea package: one reviewer noted that coffee was not included, while tea was unlimited elsewhere.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Lobby Level InterContinental Dubai Festival City
Al Kheeran - Dubai Festival City, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Common Concerns
High Prices
Some diners found pricing steep, including AED 100 for a club sandwich and AED 105 for a salmon bagel.
International Menu
One diner expected more classic French dishes and found the menu largely international instead.
Lobby Noise
The lobby can be too noisy for a relaxing evening, with children’s screaming mentioned in one review.
Tea Service
A diner reported diluted Earl Grey, a ten-minute wait for a stronger brew and a lukewarm cup afterward.
Delivery Error
A cake delivery customer said the recipient was charged again despite payment and a separate cab fee being settled.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
80 Dhs
Pepsi & water
“80 Dhs for Pepsi & water?!!”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
CHOIX is a cafe-restaurant and patisserie in Dubai Festival City, with the strongest reviews focused on afternoon tea and pastries. You can order a business breakfast, settle in for coffee and light bites, or book afternoon tea with a broad tea selection, savoury treats, desserts, scones and clotted cream. The pastry counter is a reliable reason to visit.
Reviewers mention excellent eclairs, macarons that are not too sweet, almond croissants and carefully balanced pastries. The business breakfast is described as plentiful and good value, while lunch is more mixed: praised dishes include linguine with Black Tiger prawns, tortellini and a local-shrimp Caesar salad, but one diner found the menu more international than traditionally French. The setting is bright, calm and elegant, with views towards the Dubai Library and Festival City; the terrace is an appealing choice when the weather allows.
It also suits small celebrations: reviews mention decorated tables, flowers, birthday touches and careful attention to allergens. Complimentary valet or self-parking has been reported. Budget for hotel-style pricing: a club sandwich was reported at AED 100 and a salmon bagel at AED 105, while an Ice Americano was AED 33.
Check afternoon-tea inclusions, and confirm table arrangements if visiting at a busy time. The lobby can be noisy, and one delivery review reported a duplicate charge.