The “Picasso of Pastry” is setting up permanent residence in Abu Dhabi. Pierre Hermé Paris, the pâtisserie house behind some of the world’s most obsessed-over macarons, is opening its first UAE flagship destination at Marina Mall this September, following the success of Majlis by Pierre Hermé at Rosewood Abu Dhabi.
An All-Day Address, Not Just A Pâtisserie Counter
Unlike a standalone dessert counter, the new Marina Mall location is built as an all-day dining destination, where indulgence “à la français” meets a full food menu. It’s Pierre Hermé’s singular vision translated into a space where breakfast, lunch and dinner sit alongside his celebrated pastry work, rather than treating dessert as an afterthought.
The Man Behind The Maison
Pierre Hermé was named the World’s Best Pastry Chef in 2016 and ranked by Vanity Fair as the fourth most influential French personality in the world. Since founding his Maison in 1998, he’s built a reputation for treating pâtisserie like fine art: rigorously sourced ingredients, exacting technique and flavour combinations designed to provoke an actual emotional response, not just satisfy a sugar craving.
What’s On The Menu
The signature pieces headline, as expected: the rose-raspberry-lychee Ispahan, the intensely layered Infiniment Vanille and the reimagined 2000 Feuilles all take centre stage, alongside an extended pastry and viennoiserie selection built around avant-garde flavour pairings. On the savoury side, the menu includes a Pierre Hermé take on the Chicken Croque Monsieur, an Avocado Toast with Confit Egg Yolk and Pistachio Vinaigrette, and a Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Crushed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables and Beef Jus. For gifting, the destination also offers Pierre Hermé’s elegantly packaged confectionery, including its iconic macaron boxes.
Part Of A Bigger Middle East Push
The Marina Mall opening builds on the momentum of Majlis by Pierre Hermé at Rosewood Abu Dhabi and marks the Maison’s continued expansion across the region, with plans already in motion to enter Saudi Arabia in the coming years. Further details on the exact opening date and full experience are expected in the coming weeks.
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The Bottom Line
For Abu Dhabi’s pastry devotees, this is the moment Pierre Hermé stops being an occasional Rosewood treat and becomes a full-blown, all-day destination in its own right.
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FAQs
Is Pierre Hermé Paris expanding elsewhere in the region?
Yes, the brand has plans to expand into Saudi Arabia in the coming years as part of its continued growth across the Middle East.
Is this Pierre Hermé's first location in the UAE?
It's the Maison's first standalone flagship destination in the UAE, following the earlier launch of Majlis by Pierre Hermé at Rosewood Abu Dhabi.