Michelin man headed to Dubai

Brasserie Boulud to open at Sofitel Dubai Wafi in September helmed by a top chef

One of the biggest names on the New York restaurant scene, Daniel Boulud, is making his Middle East debut in September. The award-winning chef will throw open the doors to Brasserie Boulud in the freshfaced Sofitel Dubai Wafi.

The Lyon-born chef will bring his signature flair for French cuisine to Dubai with a menu that’s described as “French-inspired contemporary cuisine, rooted in tradition.”

While we can’t expect to see Boulud at the pass every night, Dubai diners will be in the capable hands of Chef de Cuisine Nicolas Lemoyne, who’s worked at the New York flagship, Restaurant Daniel, and has 15 years’ experience under his belt. Signature tastes on the seasonally-driven menu will include duck and foie gras rillette, spiced lamb terrine, and the BB burger loaded with confit tomato, rocket and Raclette cheese. Desserts include the sublime-sounding apricot clafoutis with pistachio, and a chocolate tart with raspberries.