Macarons
The macarons are repeatedly praised, with pistachio, vanilla, chocolate, lemon and orange blossom among the flavours mentioned.
Ladurée Dubai Hills
Dubai Hills Estate
Ladurée Dubai Hills is a refined French bakery and café in Dubai Hills Estate, known for its macarons and elegant setting. Reviews also point to it as a relaxed place for coffee, French toast, afternoon tea and beautifully presented desserts.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
3,272 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
French Toast
French toast is a standout order, including a rich Dubai Chocolate version that one reviewer described as perfectly prepared.
Elegant Setting
The calm, elegant atmosphere suits a quiet coffee break, leisurely afternoon or laptop work.
Coffee
Coffee is a strong part of the experience, with reviews highlighting rich preparation and a consistently well-made cortado.
Dining Space
The branch has two dining areas, giving visitors a choice of setting for coffee, dessert or a meal.
Easy Communication
One review notes that service is available in French, English and Arabic, which can make ordering easier.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try French Toast. Order the Dubai Chocolate French Toast if you want the most specifically praised version of the branch’s signature breakfast-style dish.
Buy Macarons. Consider a macaron box to take home or give as a gift; reviewers specifically mention the signature macarons for this.
Ask About Fazaa. If you have Fazaa, ask whether the discount applies to your order before paying.
Work Quietly. For a coffee-and-laptop visit, the calm atmosphere and nearby clean restrooms and prayer room were specifically noted as useful.
Try Afternoon Tea. Afternoon tea is worth considering, and you can ask for milk with hot chocolate if you prefer it that way.
Allow Time. Leave some flexibility around meals because at least one reviewer reported a small order delay.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Dubai Hills
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid - Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is associated with afternoon tea and was the reason one first-time visitor chose to come.
Arabic coffee
Arabic coffee was praised as a good pairing with dessert.
Soleil de mangue
The Soleil de mangue was described as refreshing.
Passion raspberry tart
The Passion raspberry tart was singled out as delicious alongside the Soleil de mangue.
Common Concerns
Uneven Service
Service is not consistent: reviews include complaints about staff being slow to understand requests and one server coming across as rude.
Poor Follow-Up
One visit involved a drink being moved without permission, no offer of another drink and a second attempt to charge the guest.
Order Delays
A business-lunch review mentions a small delay before the order arrived, although the reviewer felt the service helped offset it.
Serious Complaint
One reviewer alleged being ignored and treated differently while visiting with elderly parents, describing the experience as humiliating.
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The Bottom Line
Ladurée Dubai Hills is a French bakery and café in Dubai Hills Estate where you can pick up macarons, settle in for coffee and pastries, or sit down for dishes such as French toast, salmon and risotto. The branch is especially useful when you want something more leisurely than a quick bakery stop: reviews mention breakfast, afternoon tea and business lunch, along with two dining areas. Macarons are the safest starting point, with pistachio, vanilla, chocolate, lemon and orange blossom flavours specifically mentioned.
The Dubai Chocolate French Toast is another standout, while the classic French toast is also repeatedly praised. Coffee gets strong feedback too, particularly the cortado, and one reviewer enjoyed Arabic coffee with dessert. Afternoon tea and hot chocolate add another reason to linger.
The setting is calm, elegant and comfortable enough for laptop work, with clean restrooms and a prayer room nearby. Service is often described as attentive, welcoming and multilingual, but it is not perfectly consistent. A few guests reported slow understanding, a delayed order or rude, inattentive treatment, including one serious complaint about being ignored.
If you are visiting for a meal, allow a little extra time and check for a Fazaa discount before paying.