Bread quality
One reviewer called PAUL’s bread the best in Dubai, alongside a broad breakfast choice.
PAUL Bakery & Restaurant
Umm Hurair
PAUL Bakery & Restaurant is a French bakery and restaurant in Umm Hurair, with breakfast, pastries and café favourites. Reviews point to its bread, croissants and hot chocolate, while the Wafi Mall branch also has a large outdoor terrace for a slower meal or coffee.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
810 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Outdoor terrace
The Wafi branch has a large terrace with outdoor seating and a view.
Breakfast choice
Breakfast is a reliable draw, with fresh preparation and dishes such as omelettes, eggs Benedict and French-style breakfasts.
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is repeatedly praised, including one comparison that preferred this branch to the reviewer’s usual Deira location.
Quiet setting
Several reviews describe the branch as calm and less crowded, making it suitable for an unhurried conversation.
Bakery treats
The bakery side is a strong reason to visit, with reviewers especially praising croissants and a chocolate tartlet.
Family breakfast
The breakfast menu worked well for one family, with children enjoying the food.
What to Eat at PAUL Bakery & Restaurant 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 PAUL Bakery & Restaurant, 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.
These items at PAUL Bakery & Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Hot chocolate Net +5
“The ambience is relaxing and it has a nice outdoor view. Staff are also helpful. I enjoyed the hot chocolate!”
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“The ambience is relaxing and it has a nice outdoor view. Staff are also helpful. I enjoyed the hot chocolate!”December 2024
“Another wonderful visit to Paul Bakery! Mohammed was so accommodating and attentive, and the hot chocolate and cakes were simply the best.”February 2026
Honorable mentions (16)
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Almond croissants Net +1
“We bought some almond croissants to take home, and they were delicious and fragrant.”
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“We bought some almond croissants to take home, and they were delicious and fragrant.”November 2023
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Avo toast Net +1
“Enjoyed it with a nice Avo Toast, a good breakfast indeed!”
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“Enjoyed it with a nice Avo Toast, a good breakfast indeed!”January 2025
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Bûche de noël Net +1
“You can choose a bûche de Noël or a mini one.”
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“You can choose a bûche de Noël or a mini one.”December 2025
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Chicken burger Net +1
“We ordered the chicken burger and the bufalina pizza, both of which were freshly made and generously portioned. The chicken burger was juicy and tender, with a crispy bun and a tangy sauce.”
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“We ordered the chicken burger and the bufalina pizza, both of which were freshly made and generously portioned. The chicken burger was juicy and tender, with a crispy bun and a tangy sauce.”November 2023
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Chocolate eclair Net +1
“The chocolate eclair was good but it feels like it is not recently baked.”
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“The chocolate eclair was good but it feels like it is not recently baked.”May 2023
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Chocolate tartlet Net +1
“We also shared a chocolate tartlet for dessert, which was decadent and satisfying. The pastry was flaky and buttery, and the chocolate filling was smooth and rich.”
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“We also shared a chocolate tartlet for dessert, which was decadent and satisfying. The pastry was flaky and buttery, and the chocolate filling was smooth and rich.”November 2023
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Eggs benedict Net +1
“Great service, excellent coffee and perfectly cooked eggs Benedict”
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“Great service, excellent coffee and perfectly cooked eggs Benedict”April 2022
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Entrecote steak Net +1
“And suggested us a nice entrecote steak, which I really liked.”
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“And suggested us a nice entrecote steak, which I really liked.”June 2026
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Financier Net +1
“Their financier are also very tasty.”
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“Their financier are also very tasty.”September 2022
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Fruit slice Net +1
“We went for the tiramisu, fruit slice and raspberry tart. All lovely stuff and made to perfection.”
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“We went for the tiramisu, fruit slice and raspberry tart. All lovely stuff and made to perfection.”June 2025
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Omelet recipe Net +1
“Thanks for Mr. Mohammed and Mr. Yazan ( the chef’s) for the excellent service and delicious omelet recipe. Today breakfast everything was perfect and so delicious.”
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“Thanks for Mr. Mohammed and Mr. Yazan ( the chef’s) for the excellent service and delicious omelet recipe. Today breakfast everything was perfect and so delicious.”June 2026
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Penparado french toast desert Net +1
“Penparado French Toast desert was great..! (Chef Mr. Alla.. thank you 😃)”
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“Penparado French Toast desert was great..! (Chef Mr. Alla.. thank you 😃)”June 2026
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Raspberry tart Net +1
“We went for the tiramisu, fruit slice and raspberry tart. All lovely stuff and made to perfection.”
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“We went for the tiramisu, fruit slice and raspberry tart. All lovely stuff and made to perfection.”June 2025
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Strawberry charlotte slice Net +1
“Strawberry Charlotte slice was amazing 🤩.”
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“Strawberry Charlotte slice was amazing 🤩.”February 2022
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Tiramisu Net +1
“We went for the tiramisu, fruit slice and raspberry tart. All lovely stuff and made to perfection.”
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“We went for the tiramisu, fruit slice and raspberry tart. All lovely stuff and made to perfection.”June 2025
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White chocolate cranberry muffin Net +1
“White chocolate Cranberry muffin was delicious and yummy 🤤.”
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“White chocolate Cranberry muffin was delicious and yummy 🤤.”February 2022
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Cappuccino Net +2
“The cappuccino was as always amazing, and the sandwich was delicious!”
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“The cappuccino was as always amazing, and the sandwich was delicious!”April 2025
“The breads and accompanyments were really nice and finish off with a lovely cuppuccino”May 2026
What to Avoid (6)
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Bread basket Net −1
“4. Not much of an issue but the comped bread basket has stale bread, too. If you’ve been to The Cheesecake Factory you’d know a freshly baked basket. Forget being stale it’s almost like the breads has either been seating on their counter since the night before or it was heated in a microwave because that was also a hard rock bite in there. But meh it was free so really just an observation.”
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Critical review excerpts
“4. Not much of an issue but the comped bread basket has stale bread, too. If you’ve been to The Cheesecake Factory you’d know a freshly baked basket. Forget being stale it’s almost like the breads has either been seating on their counter since the night before or it was heated in a microwave because that was also a hard rock bite in there. But meh it was free so really just an observation.”March 2025
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Crème brûlée crepe Net −1
“3. Crème Brûlée Crepe swimming in unnecessary strawberry puree filled with strawberries that are far from fresh.”
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“3. Crème Brûlée Crepe swimming in unnecessary strawberry puree filled with strawberries that are far from fresh.”March 2025
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Omelette Net −1
“And for the 10th consecutive year they still serve coffee & jam at the same time with omelette & salad with orange juice 🤭😂🙈 If you have your coffee first the the omelette gets cold. And if you have your omelette first the coffee gets cold.”
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Critical review excerpts
“And for the 10th consecutive year they still serve coffee & jam at the same time with omelette & salad with orange juice 🤭😂🙈 If you have your coffee first the the omelette gets cold. And if you have your omelette first the coffee gets cold.”August 2017
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Side of avocado Net −1
“I ordered a side of avocado and almost 10 minutes after my food arrived, the avocado was delivered.”
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“I ordered a side of avocado and almost 10 minutes after my food arrived, the avocado was delivered.”March 2024
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Strawberry charlotte cake Net −1
“The worst strawberry charlotte cake I ever ordered. It has an egg smell and not fresh at all and it’s totally different than the other branches taste.”
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“The worst strawberry charlotte cake I ever ordered. It has an egg smell and not fresh at all and it’s totally different than the other branches taste.”June 2026
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Tagliatelle Net −1
“2. Tagliatelle - you just know the chicken, pasta and sauce aren’t fresh. Chicken dry, pasta broken into pieces and mushy (forget al dente) and broken sauce with more oil than cream. Again with the salt and pepper shaker.”
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Critical review excerpts
“2. Tagliatelle - you just know the chicken, pasta and sauce aren’t fresh. Chicken dry, pasta broken into pieces and mushy (forget al dente) and broken sauce with more oil than cream. Again with the salt and pepper shaker.”March 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check display. Look at the dessert display before ordering: some desserts, including the reviewer’s choices, may not appear on the menu.
Visit off-peak. For a quieter meal and easier seating, consider a weekday morning; one 10am visit was relatively empty.
Allow time. Build in extra time during busy or constrained periods: one Ramadan brunch was slow even with only three tables occupied.
Try outdoors. Choose the terrace when the weather is mild; reviewers particularly enjoyed outdoor seating while it was still cool.
Check freshness. If buying a cake or pastry, check its freshness at the counter, as reviews report both excellent bakes and stale items.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Wafi Mall - G Floor
Umm Hurair Second, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven freshness
A strawberry Charlotte cake was described as smelling of egg and not being fresh; another review also found pastries stale.
Service gaps
Service is usually praised, but some visits involved slow or inattentive service, including a 15-minute wait before leaving.
Value concerns
One reviewer felt prices had risen while portions and food quality fell; another called hot chocolate and a bun overpriced.
Inconsistent coffee
Coffee feedback ranges from excellent to average, with one customer saying theirs tasted like milk.
Branch condition
One Ramadan visit reported peeling paint and old, dirty seating and tables, so the physical setting may not feel consistent.
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The Bottom Line
PAUL in Umm Hurair is a French bakery and restaurant at Wafi Mall, useful for a sit-down breakfast, coffee break or bakery purchase. Reviews specifically mention French-style breakfast, eggs Benedict, omelettes, croissants, bread and hot chocolate. The bakery selection also includes cakes and tarts, while the restaurant menu reaches beyond breakfast to items such as the chicken burger, bufalina pizza and steak.
The setting is one of the branch’s stronger points. Customers describe it as calm, spacious and relaxing, with outdoor seating and a terrace overlooking the mall surroundings. That makes it a comfortable choice for a quiet conversation, and one reviewer found the branch relatively empty at 10am on a weekday.
Families have also reported enjoying breakfast here, including children. Service is generally described as friendly and attentive, but it is not perfectly consistent. Some customers had to look for a waiter or wait longer than expected, while one visitor left after 15 minutes without being served.
Food quality has similar variation: many reviews praise fresh bread and desserts, but others mention stale pastries, an unappealing strawberry Charlotte cake and declining portions relative to price. Check the pastry display before ordering, and consider asking about freshness if buying a cake. Ramadan hours and service conditions have also affected at least one visit.