JLT Dubai’s Renowned Restaurant, CQ French Brasserie Is Opening An New Outlet At Barsha Height!

Dubai’s dining scene never really sits still, does it? One minute you’re queueing up for ramen in DIFC, the next a beloved French brasserie is hopping across town. CQ French Brasserie, the name that’s already got a cult following in Jumeirah Lake Towers, is getting ready to open doors in Barsha Heights. The chosen spot? The Grand Millennium Hotel.

CQ French Brasserie Brings Its Parisian Charm To Barsha Heights

 

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Now, here’s the catch: there’s no official date stamped yet. The whispers say December 2025 or maybe January 2026. Either way, it’s close enough that foodies are already sharpening their knives (or, more fittingly, polishing their forks).

What’s On The Menu? Think Classics With That “Je Ne Sais Quoi”

If you’ve been to CQ in JLT, you know the vibe. No overcomplication, no unnecessary flourishes, just French comfort food done properly. Expect the Barsha Heights outpost to follow the same rhythm. We’re talking steak frites that make you pause mid-bite, buttery pain perdu that’s basically dessert heaven, and yes, croquette de short ribs et comté that makes you forget your diet instantly.

And let’s face it, you don’t open a brasserie in Dubai without putting poisson frites on the menu. To be fair, CQ knows how to do it without it feeling like a cliché.

From JLT to Barsha Heights A Natural Leap

Truth be told, part of CQ’s charm in JLT has been its ability to feel both polished and laid-back. You could dress up and call it a date night, or you could stroll in after work and tuck into escargots with a glass of red. If the Barsha Heights spot stays true to form, it’ll keep that balance: refined plates, casual atmosphere. The kind of place you could take your boss or your best mate, without either raising an eyebrow.

And here’s a little extra: the team is planning to launch their very own grape label. Affordable, high-quality wines designed to pair with the food, so you don’t need to remortgage your apartment just to order a bottle. Now that’s very French in spirit, good food, good wine, without all the pretension.

Beyond the Dining Table

One of the more charming touches? They’re selling their freshly baked baguettes and butter to go. Imagine swinging by for dinner and leaving with a loaf under your arm like you’ve just strolled through a Parisian market. Come on, we all know half the fun of a brasserie is the bread basket, so why not take it home?

Add in the likelihood of a seafood spread, veggie-friendly plates, and indulgent desserts like crème brûlée, and it’s shaping up to be one of those restaurants that sneak onto your “regular rotation” list pretty quickly.

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The Final Bite

So here’s the gist: CQ French Brasserie Barsha Heights is set to open at Grand Millennium Hotel around the turn of the year. No flashy gimmicks, just tried-and-tested French favourites delivered with style.

Dubai’s got plenty of restaurants, but not many that pull off that oh-so-French mix of comfort and elegance. CQ has already proven it can. Now it’s time for Barsha Heights to get a taste.

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