Perched on the 51st floor of Dubai’s architectural marvel, ICD Brookfield Place, Bar des Prés by renowned Chef Cyril Lignac offers a dining experience that feels like a reverie above the clouds. It’s not simply a restaurant, but an immersion into a world where Parisian elegance intersects with Japanese restraint, and the city itself becomes part of the mise en scène. By day, sunlight floods through vast floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating an arresting panorama—from the graceful minarets of Jumeirah Mosque to the iconic profiles of Emirates Towers. By night, the skyline transforms into a sea of glittering silhouettes, setting the stage for a culinary performance that unfolds with every course.
The interior, curated by award-winning studio Lázaro Rosa-Violán, carries the refined DNA of its Parisian origin while fully embracing its new context. Mustard-hued marble tables and peacock-embroidered upholstery whisper of European glamour, while bamboo, rattan, and copper nod subtly to Eastern minimalism. The result is a space that is both grounded and elevated, where every design choice mirrors the duality of the cuisine—refined yet bold, classic yet daring.
At the centre of it all is the Sushi Counter—an intimate theatre of taste and technique, with ten coveted seats offering a ringside view to culinary craftsmanship at its most precise. Meanwhile, the main dining room buzzes with energy and quiet sophistication, a place where conversation and cuisine flow in tandem. Here, Chef Lignac’s vision comes to life in dishes that marry French richness with Japanese clarity, each plate an homage to balance and creativity.
Bar des Prés moves with the rhythm of the city. It’s suited to a midday escape, a golden-hour rendezvous, or a long, indulgent night. Its versatility, like its menu, is designed to impress without ostentation. Every visit feels like an occasion—whether it’s a whispered meeting, a celebratory toast, or simply a moment of pause with the city at your feet. The food lingers on your palate, the view in your memory, and the experience in your story.
In a city that never stops building new wonders, Bar des Prés reminds us that some of the most memorable journeys are the ones we take at the table—one course, one view, one moment at a time.
By seamlessly bringing together the spirit of two cultures and the pulse of one extraordinary city, Bar des Prés creates a dining atmosphere that is equal parts electric and intimate. The experience is not defined solely by its menu, but by its rhythm—from the quiet confidence of the design to the graceful cadence of service. The restaurant pulses with an energy that shifts from midday lightness to after-dark allure, inviting diners into a space that constantly evolves with the hour and the mood.
Chef Cyril Lignac’s signature culinary philosophy plays out in dishes that seduce through contrast. A delicate carpaccio might arrive with a kiss of citrus and umami, while a rich foie gras finds harmony with yuzu. Sushi rolls are reinterpreted with French sophistication, while classic Japanese ingredients are recast through a Parisian lens. Each plate offers something more than taste—it offers point of view. It’s a menu that refuses predictability and celebrates the dynamic conversation between precision and passion.
What makes Bar des Prés more than a restaurant is how it captures the sensory essence of Dubai—its vertical ambition, its cosmopolitan nature, its embrace of art and craftsmanship. It’s a place where skyline and palate meet, where the familiar is reimagined, and where each return feels like discovering it all over again. Whether for locals looking to rediscover the city from above or travellers in search of a defining Dubai moment, Bar des Prés stands as a new landmark in the story of urban dining.
