Dubai may be famous for high towers and fancy brunches, but for me there is something even more memorable: buttery, pillowy croissants and gooey, caramel-laced kouign-amann. The city’s bakery scene has exploded over the past few years, folding French technique into Middle-Eastern spices and Japanese precision. I’ve spent countless early starts and late-night pastry runs sampling every crumb — here are the best bakeries & patisseries in Dubai for July 2025.
(Use this list as a delicious companion to our guide to Dubai Marina restaurants.)
Pekoe Tea & Bread Bar — Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz
Instagram: @mypekoe
Warehouse 59 in bustling Alserkal is equal parts Japanese teahouse and pastry lab. The airy, concrete-cool space smells of roasted oolong by 7 a.m., and bakers plate their viennoiserie in neat rows you’ll want to photograph before devouring.
Must-Try: Lemon & Mascarpone Danish — crisp layers meet tangy curd; Croissant | Zaatar Confit — a fragrant, savory riff.
Experience: Grab a stool by the floor-to-ceiling window, sip a Kyoto-style cold brew, and watch street artists wander past.
Price: $$$
Aux Merveilleux de Fred — Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha
Instagram: @auxmerveilleux_dubai
Straight from Lille, this chandelier-lit boutique is famous for feather-light merveilleux meringues coated in whipped cream. Even the simplest pain au chocolat is textbook perfection.
Must-Try: A classic buttery croissant followed by a chocolate brioche the size of your palm.
Experience: Sit on the tiny balcony overlooking Fashion Dome and feel briefly Parisian before resuming mall madness.
Price: $$
Bkry — Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz
Instagram: @bkry.space
Bkry is a “bakespace” where you can watch dough laminated in real time behind glass. Flavors rotate — one Friday you’ll find pistachio coils, the next a chocolate-hazelnut tsunami croissant.
Must-Try: Chocolate & Hazelnut Croissant (still warm at 8 a.m.)
Experience: Industrial ceilings, vinyl spinning, and a community table that turns strangers into pastry pals.
Price: $$$
Paus; Wellness + Community — Umm Suqeim, Al Wasl Road
Instagram: @pausclub
Part yoga studio, part café, Paus; serves pain au chocolat so flaky it shatters like sugar glass. Post-vinyasa pastry? Yes please.
Must-Try: The aforementioned pain au chocolat — ask for a side of their house tiramisu latte.
Experience: Sit barefoot on floor cushions, surrounded by leafy plants and calming jazz.
Price: $$
Birch Bakery — Online & Al Quoz Drive-Thru
Instagram: @birch.bakery
Birch turned delivery-only pastries into an art form during lockdown and never looked back. Their Kouign Amann arrives still crisp, its dulce de leche-cardamom centre perfuming the box.
Must-Try: Kouign Amann with Dulce de Leche & Cardamom — a Middle-Eastern hug in Breton dough.
Experience: Pre-order a mixed box, drive through Al Quoz Industrial 3, and collect without leaving your car.
Price: $$
Le Pain Quotidien — Multiple Branches (Dubai Mall, Nakheel Mall, Dubai Hills, DIFC)
Instagram: @lpqmiddleeast
A safe bet when you crave familiar Belgian-French comfort. Think communal wooden tables and the smell of freshly milled organic flour.
Must-Try: Almond Pain au Chocolat — order after 9 p.m. when selected outlets slash prices by 50 %.
Experience: Perfect spot for refuelling between shopping sprees; Aura loyalty points sweeten the deal.
Price: $$
Risen Café & Artisanal Bakery — Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah
Instagram: @risendubai
Risen pairs slo-brew coffee with laminated dough magic. Swing by after 5 p.m. for their legendary Buy 1 Get 1 Free offer.
Must-Try: Carrot Cake spiced with orange zest; classic plain croissant that flakes like confetti.
Experience: Nab an alfresco seat along Marina Walk and watch yachts glide by.
Price: $$$
Bakerist — Palm Jumeirah, Bluewaters
Instagram: @bakerist_uae
This European-style dessert spot goes half-price after 6 p.m. — insiders queue for takeaway boxes big enough to share.
Must-Try: Almond Croissant with a gooey marzipan core.
Experience: Bright white tiles, the smell of butter, and cashiers who greet regulars by name.
Price: $$$
Paul Arabia — City-wide Chain (Dubai Mall, MOE, Dubai Hills)
Instagram: @paularabia
An evergreen French stalwart: think tiled floors, rattan chairs, and pastries that taste identical whether you’re in Paris or the Desert City.
Must-Try: A breakfast combo of mini quiche Lorraine and butter croissant.
Experience: Ideal for fountain views at Dubai Mall or a quiet coffee in Dubai Hills Mall.
Price: $$
LDC Kitchen + Coffee — JLT, DIFC, Media City
Instagram: @ldckitchen
LDC riffs on neighborhood café culture: small-batch roasts and croissants that walk the line between sweet and savory.
Must-Try: Plain Butter Croissant — deceptively simple, impeccably layered.
Experience: One-JLT branch has floor-to-ceiling glass perfect for people-watching over Sheikh Zayed Road.
Price: $$$
Yatsudoki Chateraise — Mall of the Emirates & City Centre Mirdif
Instagram: @yatsudoki.ae
Japan’s cult patisserie finally landed in Dubai, bringing airy matcha custard puffs and delicate leaf pie pastries.
Must-Try: Matcha Crêpe Cake layered like silk kimono folds.
Experience: The counter is a minimalist dream — think pale wood, soft spotlighting, and the hiss of matcha being whisked to order.
Price: $$
Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah (Honourable Breakfast Mention)
I wanted to give an honourable mention to min the mini almond croissants from Hilton Palm Jumeirah. Those are the kind of flaky-chewy wonders you remember months later. Perfect with a sunrise beach view.
Price: $$$
Quick-Reference Price Guide
- $$ — AED 10-25 per pastry
- $$$ — AED 26-40 per pastry
FAQ
Which bakery has the best croissants in Dubai?
For pure, classic technique, Aux Merveilleux de Fred’s croissant is unbeatable. If you like a local twist, try Pekoe’s zaatar-confit croissant or Birch’s dulce de leche kouign-amann.
Where can I get late-night pastry deals?
Le Pain Quotidien (after 9 p.m.) and Bakerist (after 6 p.m.) both slash prices by up to 50 %, while Risen offers Buy 1 Get 1 after 5 p.m.
Are there vegan-friendly bakeries on the list?
Paus; Wellness + Community regularly bakes vegan croissants and muffins, and most branches of LDC Kitchen offer plant-based pastry options.
Which spot is best for Instagram-worthy interiors?
Bkry’s industrial-chic warehouse and Yatsudoki’s minimalist Japanese counters are equally photogenic — bonus points for natural light before noon.
Final Crumb
From warehouse-cool Alserkal Avenue to the laid-back Marina Walk, Dubai’s pastry scene proves the city’s food culture is more than just five-star dinners. Whether you’re hunting buttery layers, matcha magic, or dirham saving deals, these bakeries deliver. So set your alarm for an early pastry run — your taste buds (and Instagram feed) will thank you.