Desserts
The Mille-feuille, Ispahan and Infiniment Vanille tart receive particularly strong praise for flavour and presentation.
Pierre Hermé Paris
Umm Suqeim
Pierre Hermé Paris is a bakery and lounge in Umm Suqeim serving signature pastries, handcrafted chocolates, coffee and desserts. Reviews especially highlight the macarons, Mille-feuille and outdoor seating with a Burj Al Arab view, though service can vary considerably.
Reputation Score
3.5
★★★★☆
295 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Burj View
Outdoor seating gives visitors a striking view of the Burj Al Arab, making coffee or dessert feel more like an occasion.
Elegant Setting
The lounge is repeatedly described as calm, cosy and elegant, with comfortable seating suited to a relaxed afternoon.
Pastry Range
Customers mention macarons, madeleines, pastries, croissants, canapés and sandwiches, giving the bakery more range than desserts alone.
Work-Friendly
One review specifically describes the café as cosy and suitable for reading or working.
Warm Welcome
Several reviews describe the team as friendly, attentive and professional, with helpful service for walk-in guests.
Tips for a Better Visit
Go Off-Peak. Visit outside busy periods if you can; one customer waited over an hour in the queue and more than two hours overall.
Check Spend. Ask about the current minimum spend before sitting down, especially after noon, as reviews report AED 150 per person.
Confirm Seating. Call ahead and confirm walk-in and reservation rules, since reviews describe conflicting information and ready tables being unavailable.
Allow Time. Build extra time into your visit for food and drinks; one review records a 30-minute wait for fries and over 40 minutes for water.
Plan Parking. Allow extra time for arrival and departure by car; a takeaway customer described the car park as congested and difficult to navigate.
Try Outdoors. For the most distinctive setting, request outdoor seating, which reviewers associate with the Burj Al Arab view.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jumeirah Marsa - Lobby Lounge - Ground Floor
Al Arab - Umm Suqeim 3, 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 – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Millefeuille
The Millefeuille is singled out for its delicate layers and cream, though another review found its pastry less crisp late in the day.
Ispahan macaroon
The Ispahan macaroon is described as excellent, although one customer found it too sweet for their taste.
2000 Feuilles
One reviewer enjoyed the flavour but found the puff pastry soft and no longer crisp during a late takeaway purchase.
Rigatoni with mushroom and truffle sauce
This savoury pasta dish was described as delicious and large enough to share between two people.
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Some visits involved long waits, including more than two hours for coffee and dessert during a crowded period.
Queue Issues
Reviews report long queues and no waiting list, with guests required to remain in line to keep their place.
Minimum Spend
The AED 150 per-person minimum spend is a recurring complaint and can make a casual coffee visit expensive.
Inconsistent Food
Although pastries are often praised, one hotel-lounge meal was described as bland, including the chicken and truffle eggs.
Cleanliness
A review reported bad-smelling glasses, an unpleasant smell and tables that had not been properly cleaned.
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The Bottom Line
Pierre Hermé Paris is a pastry café and lounge in Umm Suqeim, set within the Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab hotel. You can come for coffee and dessert, buy macarons and pastries, or order light savoury dishes. Reviews give especially strong marks to the Mille-feuille, Ispahan, Infiniment Vanille tart and the coffee.
One customer called the Mille-feuille the best they had tasted, while another found the Ispahan and a second cake very good. The setting is a major part of the appeal. The lounge is described as calm, elegant and cosy, and outdoor tables look towards the Burj Al Arab.
It suits a relaxed afternoon, reading or a special catch-up more than a rushed coffee stop. The pastry counter has also been praised for helpful guidance, and some walk-in guests received complimentary macarons and mini madeleines. The main caution is inconsistency.
Some visits feature warm, attentive service; others report slow orders, long queues, unclear seating rules and no waiting list. One busy visit took over two hours for coffee and dessert. A minimum spend of AED 150 per person is mentioned after noon, while individual prices can be steep: one review cites an AED 80 cake and another compares an AED 80 pastry with its Paris price.
Check the spend and seating arrangements before going, and allow time for parking.