Refined cooking
The light, modern menu is built around balance and clarity, with precise presentation and pacing.
La Dame de Pic - One Za'abeel
Zabeel
La Dame de Pic is a French fine-dining restaurant in Zabeel, shaped by Anne-Sophie Pic’s modern, delicate cooking. Guests come for composed tasting menus such as the seven-course Symphony, an open-kitchen view, and polished wine or non-alcoholic pairings.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
154 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Open kitchen
Tables can overlook the open kitchen, where diners may watch the chefs prepare the courses.
Signature dish
Les Berlingots, cheese-filled pointed pastries with coffee consommé, was described as a standout signature course.
City views
The 25th-floor setting gives diners broad city views, including the Burj in the distance.
Thoughtful service
The team has accommodated company requests and adjusted a menu for a guest who could not eat cheese.
Wine pairing
Reviewers found the wine pairings well chosen, with knowledgeable explanations from the sommelier.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm lunch. If booking during Ramadan, confirm lunch service directly first; one confirmed reservation was later rejected.
Allow time. Allow extra time to reach One Za’abeel, especially during events when valet access can be blocked.
Check seating. Ask about tables under the air-conditioning vents before being seated if you are sensitive to cold airflow.
Consider lunch. The lunch set menu may offer a better-value introduction to the cooking than the longer dinner menus.
Share dietary needs. Mention dietary restrictions when booking; reviewers said the kitchen handled cheese-free and gluten-free requests.
Plan the visit
Practical details
One - 25th floor
Zaa'beel First - Za'abeel, Dubai
Common Concerns
High pricing
The seven-course Voyage menu was described as expensive, even for Dubai fine dining.
Difficult access
Construction and events around One Za’abeel have made reaching the hotel and valet parking slow.
Uneven service
Some visits included slow pacing, confusing communication, or a server checking in too frequently.
Menu inconsistency
One diner found the seabass, berlingots, and wagyu below expectations for the price.
Booking confusion
A lunch reservation was confirmed before being cancelled because lunch was unavailable during Ramadan.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
1015 AED
7 courses Voyage
“The menu (7 courses Voyage, 1015 AED) is on the pricy side for a one-star, even for Dubai, but the value for money is there, no doubt”Google review · January 2026
390 dirhams
La Sonata menu
“We went with my friend for a business lunch, choosing the La Sonata menu (priced at 390 dirhams, excluding drinks for a 3-course set)”Google review · May 2025
AED 1150
SYMPHONY set menu
“I chose the SYMPHONY set menu, priced at AED 1150 per person”Google review · May 2024
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The Bottom Line
La Dame de Pic is a French fine-dining restaurant in Zabeel where the main decision is which tasting experience suits your evening. Reviews mention the seven-course Symphony, the five-course menus, the La Sonata business lunch, and wine pairings. The cooking leans light, modern and delicate, with presentation treated as seriously as flavour.
The open kitchen is a genuine part of the experience rather than just décor. One diner watched around 10 chefs at work, while others highlighted the signature Les Berlingots, scallops, langoustines and wagyu. The 25th-floor setting adds wide city views, including the Burj in the distance, and the room is repeatedly described as elegant and romantic for anniversaries or birthdays.
Dietary requests have also been accommodated. It is expensive: one review records the seven-course Voyage at 1015 AED, while a three-course La Sonata lunch was reported at 390 dirhams excluding drinks. Value opinions vary, so lunch may be the gentler first try.
Service is often precise and warm, but not consistently so; reviewers also reported slow pacing, difficult-to-understand explanations and an over-attentive waiter. Check Ramadan lunch availability, allow extra time for hotel access, and ask about air-conditioning when booking.