Strong breakfast
Eggs Benedict is repeatedly praised, with one breakfast review calling it superb and full of flavor.
PAUL Bakery & Restaurant
Jebel Ali Village
In Jebel Ali Village, PAUL Bakery & Restaurant combines a French bakery with casual dining. Reviews make it especially appealing for breakfast, including Eggs Benedict and a recommended almond and pistachio croissant, or for picking up pastries and cakes.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,692 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Bakery selection
The almond and pistachio croissant, cheese croissant, almond pain au chocolat and cakes all receive specific praise.
Dessert quality
Red-fruit pies are praised for being tasty without being overly sweet, while a chocolate mousse cake had a crunchy crust.
Cozy setting
Reviews describe a warm, cozy atmosphere suited to breakfast, lunch or a coffee break while shopping.
Quick coffee
One coffee meet-up order arrived within five minutes, suggesting the café can work well for a short stop when service is running smoothly.
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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of PAUL Bakery & Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Eggs benedict Net +2
“The Eggs Benedict and the appetizer were absolutely superb and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“The Eggs Benedict and the appetizer were absolutely superb and full of flavor.”May 2026
“The Eggs Benedict was superb and the Continental breakfast is delicious.”April 2026
Honorable mentions (17)
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Almond and pistachio croissant Net +1
“We ordered the complete breakfast and she recommended the almond and pistachio croissant. It was lovely . Thankyou Miss Analyn for starting our day with a smile.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the complete breakfast and she recommended the almond and pistachio croissant. It was lovely . Thankyou Miss Analyn for starting our day with a smile.”July 2026
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Almond croissant Net +1
“We had their almond pain au chocolat and almond croissant which were good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had their almond pain au chocolat and almond croissant which were good.”December 2025
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Almond pain au chocolat Net +1
“We had their almond pain au chocolat and almond croissant which were good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had their almond pain au chocolat and almond croissant which were good.”December 2025
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Apple turnover Net +1
“The apple turnover was delicious, but the apricot one was unappetizing—neither the boys nor I wanted to finish it, even though we were hungry.”
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Review excerpts
“The apple turnover was delicious, but the apricot one was unappetizing—neither the boys nor I wanted to finish it, even though we were hungry.”July 2024
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Caesar salad Net +1
“Ordered caesar salad and penne alfredo with ube coconut foam. It was good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered caesar salad and penne alfredo with ube coconut foam. It was good.”June 2026
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Chicken gordon blue Net +1
“What a great food!my order chicken Gordon blue was soo tasty and d service was fast and efficient…I would recommend this Paul restaurant if you will drop by in ubn Batuta.thanks to ANA B 😁😁😃for the recommendation and for the great service.”
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Review excerpts
“What a great food!my order chicken Gordon blue was soo tasty and d service was fast and efficient…I would recommend this Paul restaurant if you will drop by in ubn Batuta.thanks to ANA B 😁😁😃for the recommendation and for the great service.”July 2026
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Coffee tiramisu Net +1
“I got a coffee tiramisu and salted caramel latte. It was delicious and the service was excellent, the staff are very welcoming.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I got a coffee tiramisu and salted caramel latte. It was delicious and the service was excellent, the staff are very welcoming.”October 2025
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Continental breakfast Net +1
“The Eggs Benedict was superb and the Continental breakfast is delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“The Eggs Benedict was superb and the Continental breakfast is delicious.”April 2026
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Egg your way Net +1
“Nice breakfast,, Egg Your Way was really made for you, could add or remove veggies, cheese, chili,, be it scrambled or just omelette.”
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Review excerpts
“Nice breakfast,, Egg Your Way was really made for you, could add or remove veggies, cheese, chili,, be it scrambled or just omelette.”May 2026
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Kids pizza Net +1
“Kids Pizza 7/10”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Kids Pizza 7/10”June 2025
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Penne alfredo with ube coconut foam Net +1
“Ordered caesar salad and penne alfredo with ube coconut foam. It was good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ordered caesar salad and penne alfredo with ube coconut foam. It was good.”June 2026
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Raisins bun Net +1
“I loved the Raisins Bun my favorite👌👌👌.”
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Review excerpts
“I loved the Raisins Bun my favorite👌👌👌.”April 2026
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Truffle scrambled on toast Net +1
“Tried out the new Truffle scrambled on Toast and it's just delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“Tried out the new Truffle scrambled on Toast and it's just delicious.”May 2026
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Truffles mushroom risotto Net +1
“Had a delicious truffles mushroom risotto 🤩🤩🤩”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Had a delicious truffles mushroom risotto 🤩🤩🤩”February 2026
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Chicken burger Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Chicken burger 6/10”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Onion soup Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The Onion Soup was decent, could have been better.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Steak frites french dips Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Steak Frites French Dips 6/10 Super soft, but missing that juiciness”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 4
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Cappuccino Net +1
“Love the dessert and cappuccino is good.”
Positive 1Negative 0Neutral 1
Review excerpts
“Love the dessert and cappuccino is good.”June 2026
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Frozen mint lemonade Net +1
“Their frozen mint lemonade was also refreshing.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their frozen mint lemonade was also refreshing.”December 2025
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Salted caramel latte Net +1
“I got a coffee tiramisu and salted caramel latte. It was delicious and the service was excellent, the staff are very welcoming.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I got a coffee tiramisu and salted caramel latte. It was delicious and the service was excellent, the staff are very welcoming.”October 2025
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Latte Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Coffee was ok, cappuccino and latte.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (5)
Food 4
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Avocado toast Net −1
“The lettuce served was spoiled, and the avocado toast had almost no avocado on it — you could literally see how little was used.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The lettuce served was spoiled, and the avocado toast had almost no avocado on it — you could literally see how little was used.”June 2026
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Cheesecake Net −1
“We ordered a Cheesecake to go but we were very disappointed to see that they gave us a different cake. We initially wanted to order the smaller cheesecake but after finding out that the bigger cheesecake was only DHS 50 more, we told the cashier that we’d take the bigger one instead.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered a Cheesecake to go but we were very disappointed to see that they gave us a different cake. We initially wanted to order the smaller cheesecake but after finding out that the bigger cheesecake was only DHS 50 more, we told the cashier that we’d take the bigger one instead.”December 2025
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Hot chocolate Net −1
“Hot chocolate 3/10”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Hot chocolate 3/10”June 2025
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Pomegranate strawberry refresher Net −1
“Went for a snack and was also thirsty, so I ordered a pomegranate strawberry refresher. What a waste of money! The drink was tiny and not worth the price.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Went for a snack and was also thirsty, so I ordered a pomegranate strawberry refresher. What a waste of money! The drink was tiny and not worth the price.”July 2024
Drinks 1
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Ice cappuccino Net −1
“Ice cappuccino 3/10 : Feels like too much water, barely getting any coffee flavor”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ice cappuccino 3/10 : Feels like too much water, barely getting any coffee flavor”June 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid crowds. Try visiting outside busy periods; one crowded visit involved a long wait to order and receive food.
Check takeaway. Check the cake box before leaving, especially for takeaway orders, after one customer received a different cake.
Verify promotions. Ask staff to clarify promotion conditions before ordering; one reviewer learned a drink offer applied only to dine-in.
Check coffee. If you prefer coffee hot, confirm the serving temperature when ordering, as one review reported warm coffee and no reheating.
Skip closing. Avoid making this your last order of the night; one reviewer felt the food was rushed and some items were missed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ibn Battuta Mall - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Jebel Ali Village, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Several reviews report long waits, difficulty getting staff attention and inconsistent follow-through, particularly when the restaurant is busy.
Food oversight
One visit found spoiled lettuce and barely any avocado on the avocado toast.
Late meals
A late-night order reportedly included rock-hard fries, a cold onion and missing food items.
Coffee temperature
One reviewer received coffee warm rather than hot and said a reheating request was declined.
Croissant inconsistency
A review mentions unavailable varieties and croissants that were cold inside but warm outside.
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The Bottom Line
PAUL Bakery & Restaurant in Jebel Ali Village is a French bakery and casual restaurant with a particularly strong breakfast following. You can sit down for Eggs Benedict, a Continental breakfast or an egg dish customised with vegetables, cheese and chilli, then add a pastry or coffee. The almond and pistachio croissant, cheese croissant and raisin bun are among the more specifically praised bakery choices.
Desserts are another reason to stop: customers mention red-fruit pies that are not overly sweet, several cakes, and a chocolate mousse cake with a crunchy crust. Cappuccino, latte, cortado and Spanish latte are also available for a shorter coffee visit, and one reviewer received two drinks within five minutes. The setting is described as warm, cozy and comfortable, making it suitable for a relaxed breakfast, lunch or coffee break.
Service, however, is not consistently smooth. Multiple reviews describe long waits and difficulty getting attention when the restaurant is crowded, while other visits report attentive, welcoming service. Food checks are worth making: complaints include spoiled lettuce, scant avocado, cold coffee, uneven croissant temperatures and a late-night order with hard fries and missing items.
For takeaway cakes, check the box before leaving, and clarify promotion terms at the till.