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Paris at its best in Abu Dhabi
Check out our top tips on being a quintessential Parisian while living in the UAE. Discover our top secret spots in the country to imitate that distinct Parisian style.
How to be a Parisian wherever you are
The guide on ‘How to Be Parisian’ Wherever You Are : Love, Style and Bad Habits’ created a buzz worldwide. A must-have, you too can order it online with free delivery to the UAE on the Book depository webstore.
Priced at 25 USD (around 95 AED), this book written by four French women (a former model, a journalist, a screenwriter and a film producer) gets into the stereotypes of being a Parisian and gives many tips about style and beauty, parenting, culture, humor and much more.
Book Depository
Website
The Parisian Fashionista
The Parisian trend is always associated with fashion and high end brands. That’s why the first spot to visit is obviously the Galleria Mall in Abu Dhabi. So, even if our bank account doesn’t allow you to splurge, you can still get an update on the seasonal trends by visiting the French outlets such as Celine, Louboutin, Dior, Kenzo, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent Paris and more…
The Galleria Mall
Location Map
There is also a very Parisian concept store to visit in the country. Located on Jumeirah Beach Road in Dubai , Comptoir 102 is a trendy French boutique/café/restaurant in a large wide villa that will give you a great overview of how to live, dress, accessorize and decor your home the Parisian way. Filled with many French jewel designers (Luj, Celine d’ Aoust, Pascale Mauvoisin…), home decor accessories, tableware and furniture (Astier de Villatte, Caravane… ) you will feel like in a cosy bobo hype boutique in the heart of the French Capital whilst browsing.
Comptoir 102
Location Map
Tel : +971 4 385 45 55
If you fancy French underwear, don’t forget to pay a visit to House of Fraser at World Trade Center mall which is the only outlet in Abu Dhabi to find the leading fashionable ‘Princess Tam Tam’ brand. They also carry the cult Repetto ballet flats in an array of colors !
House of Fraser
WTC Mall
Location Map
The French Gastronomy at our doorstep
Foodies who are into French fine food have different options and atmospheres to experience for every budget.
The casual ‘Le Beaujolais’ located inside Mercure Hotel is a typical brasserie that offers comfy French food made with authentic recipes at a very reasonable price. A bit low key, this spot is often filled with French customers (always a good sign) that keep coming back for more.
Le Beaujolais
Location Map
Tel :+971 2 633 35 55
Brasserie Angelique is an upscale restaurant located at the podium level of Jumeirah Etihad Towers that proposes fine dining options and allows you to experience French cooking classics such as cheese fondue for two, veal blanquette, slow cooked duck breast, trio of lobster and even snails and foie gras for the more adventurous palette ones.
Brasserie Angelique
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Tel : +971 2 811 56 66
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Of course Bord’Eau at Shangri La hotel is a great option to look at especially if you have a very special occasion to celebrate soon. Chic, classic and intimate, this annual award winning restaurant proposes blind tasting menus that may give you a great opportunity to discover how French Gastronomy at its best may look like.
Bord’Eau
Shangri La Hotel
Location Map
Tel : +971 2 509 85 11
