La Promenade — Restaurant in Dubai

La Plage has one of the most beautiful views of Dubai, set in the Region's nicest resort. It doesn't end here either, as it's the best culinary experience I've had in Dubai so far.

There are many so-called high-end so called "Mediterranean" restaurant that claim your dirhams but don't give much in return, it is not the case at La Plage. It started with the welcome and the table we were given, right on the beach in a corner, and with Maria's (our waitress) nice smile, who brought us a truffle pizzette, with compliments of the chef. We wanted to have a light dinner, so we ordered the Beetroot Tartare, it was perfectly cut and topped with a bright green apple-mustard sorbet with a distinct herbal flavor (that we couldn't make out), it was a great start. We also had a Tatin made of onion that was sweet, melty, on a crumbly base perfectly complemented by a Parmesan ice cream that tasted like a good aged Parmesan, not like cream and emulsifiers. It has a silky texture without feeling too fatty. We continued with the heirloom tomato salad, each quarter was peeled and cored, and topped with a cold foam of stracciatella and warm coulis of tomato and basil, where you could feel the pleasant taste of a quality Espelette. This is when I was truly impressed by a Chef who had the skills to turn something as basic as a tomato salad into a masterpiece bursting with flavors, contrasting yet complimentary tastes and incredible umami. The octopus, which is too often rubbery elsewhere was sliced into a tagliatelle, salted with a black olive tapenade and completed with roasted potatoes, and hazelnuts for crunch. Amazing. I asked Maria about the Chef as I was curious to meet such a talented man, and she called him, Mr. Kim Joinie-Maurin grew up in the Sud-Ouest, which made perfect sense, considering the flavors, colors and textures of his menu. A charming young Chef who trained with Robuchon in Singapore and had been with Jumeirah for years, which contributed to honing his skills and express his talent. We finished our meal with a fantastic Poulet Jaune, served with an outstanding wine sauce, that had the mouthfeel of a liquid meringue with notes of oak and vanilla, and a stock reduction or "jus" that was a thick concentration of meaty goodness.

La Plage - the place, the people and the food - is...

Today morning on the 18th oct 2022, me and couple of friends visited the restaurant to have breakfast. The place was nice with such a stunning view of Burj Al Arab, however the service was below standard for such a 5 stars hotel and is not worth the price we paid for. The woman who was in charge was a bit rude and serving us with an attitude, she was never smile and unhappy whenever she has to come to our table to serve us. I believe is because we were Asian, so she treated us differently because I saw her treating the other white guests with politeness. She never ask if we need anything and instead she just roaming around us several times and only observing us. They didn't even bother to offer us to change the plates when we ordered another food, so we have to ask them to do so. Most of the staff didn't wear the name badge so I couldn't tell the name but at least I saw 1 boy looked like a trainee, he is the only one who was wearing the name badge, he is from Bangladesh and he was nice. The price is a bit expensive for the small portion of dish and small cup of coffee, however the price we pay should also follows by the standard of the service not by the race or the color of our skin. We are not going there for free, we were staying at the Hotel for 2 days and we pay the same as anybody else even more because they were making the mistake and charge us twice for the rooms. After causing us trouble and waste my time dealing with the bank to cancel the second payment I even have to experience bad attitude in the restaurant. What a...

My recent visit to the French Riviera restaurant at Jumeirah Al Qasr hotel was clouded by disappointingly lackluster service that tarnished an otherwise exquisite experience.

Despite the alluring setting and captivating ambiance, the service left much to be desired. Even though the restaurant was only 20 percent occupied during our visit, the staff's attentiveness was sorely lacking.

Despite the tranquil setting and captivating atmosphere, the staff's attitude was a glaring flaw. Not a single smile or courtesy was extended during our visit. Basic service etiquettes like a simple "thank you" were absent, leaving an air of indifference that suggested the staff didn't wish to be there.

My friend, a smoker, had to manage without an ashtray as it was not provided, forcing her to set aside cigarette butts without any assistance or provision from the waitstaff.

Furthermore, the ordered burrata salad was simply placed on our table without any offer from the waiters to serve it, a gesture commonly expected, especially in upscale establishments across Dubai.

The absence of basic amenities and service etiquette detracted significantly from what could have been an outstanding dining experience. It's regrettable to witness such an elegant restaurant, boasting an awe-inspiring view, fall short due to a glaring oversight in service provision.

Extremely disappointed ! Please train your staff on service...