Bijou Patisserie | Sofitel Wafi
Bijou Patisserie is an elegant French pastry lounge set within the lobby of Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk in Wafi City. Known for its refined, traditional French pastries and an exquisite afternoon tea experience, it has become a favourite destination for lovers of French patisserie art in Dubai. The lounge offers breakfast, takeaway and a range of French pastries, including éclairs, lemon tarts and its signature Cannelés Bordelais, available in vanilla, pistachio, chocolate and lemon. Its centerpiece experience is "Le Goûter," a French afternoon tea served daily from 2pm to 6pm inside an iconic pink vault that opens with a personal key for every guest. The interior is designed in an art deco style, featuring geometric ceiling forms, an ivory colour palette, curved furniture and a marble pastry counter as its focal point. The lounge is led by Executive Pastry Chef Jean-François Le Luherne, who brings more than twenty years of experience blending classical French technique with contemporary creativity. Bijou Patisserie has been recognised with "Dubai's Highly Commended Afternoon Tea 2025" and "Dubai's Best Afternoon Tea" for 2022 and 2023. It is open daily from 8am to 8pm, with last orders at 7:45pm. For reservations or more information, call +971 4 281 4111 or email dine.dubaitheobelisk@sofitel.com.
Magnolia Bakery | Dubai Festival City
Magnolia Bakery is one of the most recognized names in the world of baking, with a story that began in 1996 in the West Village neighborhood of New York City. This American brand is credited with starting the modern day cupcake craze, winning over millions of dessert lovers around the globe with its authentic flavors and homestyle recipes. Today, the Magnolia name is synonymous with quality, authenticity, and nostalgic taste. Magnolia Bakery's presence in Dubai began in February 2010, when its first location opened inside Bloomingdale's Home at The Dubai Mall. The Dubai Festival City branch, located on the ground floor of Festival Square, is a sister location that operates to the same high standard. Every item here is baked fresh on site each day using premium ingredients, so customers can enjoy the same authentic, memorable taste. Magnolia's signature pastel-colored, buttercream-frosted cupcakes are the brand's hallmark, alongside custom-designed celebration and birthday cakes and a daily selection of freshly baked treats. These are available both in-store and through delivery. Magnolia Bakery won Franchisee of the Year in 2018 and is today part of the retail hospitality division of Al Tayer Group, a well-established name in bringing international brands to the UAE market. For more information or to place an order, call +97142881539 or email youfirst@altayer.com.