Ask us for our most-ordered dish, CQ French Brasserie Steak Frites, and we won’t hesitate: it’s Ziad and Rowan’s steak frites at CQ. Across the brasserie’s two outposts, JLT and Barsha Heights, this is the dish that’s built a cult following.

From the candy-striped, tree-lined terrace of the new CQ French Brasserie, it's hard to believe you're in the heart of high-rise Barsha Heights.

We're excited to be featured in Time Out Dubai as one of the best no-dress-code restaurants in the city! CQ French Brasserie has been highlighted in their latest list for its relaxed JLT vibe, classic French favourites like steak frites, and welcoming neighbourhood feel where you can truly come as you are.

Great French dining should feel generous, warm, and lived in. That is the belief that brought Ziad and Rowan Kamel to launch CQ French Brasserie

From 1-17 May, We're thrilled to be part of Dubai Restaurant Week 2026, one of the city's most exciting culinary celebrations!
Join us as we showcase special menus and offers throughout the event.

Relaxed afternoons are best enjoyed with CQ Brasserie’s Sunday Lunch, where guests gather over a two-course meal of the cosy brasserie’s best-loved dishes.

The group is behind concepts including CQ French Brasserie and Girl & the Goose, each rooted in warmth, music, storytelling, and genuine hospitality.

CQ French Brasserie is proudly featured in the latest edition of Caterer Middle East emagazine. This recognition celebrates our authentic French brasserie dining experience.

CQ French Brasserie JLT is proudly featured in the What's On Brunch Guide for April 2026. This recognition highlights our exceptional French brasserie experience and vibrant brunch offerings in Jumeirah Lake Towers.

If you live in or around JLT, chances are you've clocked a few solid nights at CQ French Brasserie - steak frites, ladies' night, and a wallet-friendly glass of grape on repeat.

The Time Out Dubai team has carefully and independently vetted each of these restaurants to ensure that not only is it pretty damn brilliant, but offers a meal for two, including two courses each and a house beverage each, for Dhs400 or less.

Discover CQ French Brasserie's new location in Barsha Heights, praised in What’s On magazine for its Parisian vibes, glamorous touches, and classic dishes like escargot and steak frites. Read the full March 2026 review to explore our special nights, friendly service and menu.

We've been featured in FooDiva's 2026 Dubai Restaurant Guide, her personal selection of 40 homegrown spots she frequents socially and for reviews. This eleventh edition highlights the places she chooses to visit, including CQ French Brasserie in Barsha Heights.

CQ French Brasserie JLT has been officially shortlisted as one of Dubai's best restaurants in the French category for the Time Out Dubai Restaurant Awards 2026. This recognition celebrates our commitment to authentic French brasserie cuisine and warm hospitality right here in Jumeirah Lake Towers.

CQ French Brasserie's video featured on all Emirates Airlines and FlyDubai aircraft under 'DINING IN DUBAI' on the plane's entertainment system ICE.

CQ French Brasserie offre une vision contemporaine de la cuisine française à Dubaï, mêlant patrimoine culinaire, exigence de qualité et convivialité intergénérationnelle.

One of the most popular restaurants in Jumeirah Lake Towers has opened a brand-new restaurant in Barsha Heights. Serving up a bit of that je ne sais quoi, CQ French Brasserie has officially opened at the Grand Millennium Hotel Barsha Heights.

Dubai’s love affair with French brasserie dining has a new address. CQ French Brasserie, the homegrown concept by Rosy Hospitality, has officially opened its second location at the Grand Millennium Hotel in Barsha Heights, following the success of its much-loved JLT outpost.

CQ French Brasserie's founder, Ziad Kamel, has been honored in Caterer Middle East's Power List 2025 for his innovative contributions to Dubai's F&B scene through Rosy Hospitality. This recognition highlights the region's culinary growth and leaders driving it forward.

One of the most popular restaurants in Jumeirah Lake Towers is set to open a brand new restaurant in Barsha Heights. Serving up a bit of that je ne sais quoi, CQ French Brasserie will open soon at the Grand Millennium Hotel Barsha Heights. While no official date has yet been revealed, diners can expect to tuck into steak frites at the new location in either December 2025 or January 2026.

This independent concept by Ziad Kamel stays true to classic French brasserie traditions while bringing fresh energy to Dubai's casual dining scene. Known for exceptional steak frites and other bistro classics, CQ features a fully licensed bar, comfortable dining spaces, a children's corner, and regular special events.

CQ French Brasserie, aims to emulate true Parisian brasserie culture by introducing a modern, fine-casual approach. The venue blends old-world charm with contemporary sophistication, creating a welcoming space for friends and family to gather over expertly crafted dishes. The menu at CQ French Brasserie celebrates both timeless French classics and new culinary creations. Guests can enjoy iconic dishes such as steak frites, escargots and pain perdu, alongside exciting additions like poisson frites and croquette de short ribs et comté.

The Rosy Hospitality co-founder reflects on a decade of shaping the UAE’s premium casual dining scene. In a city where restaurants open and close by the dozen, surviving is tough. Thriving is almost unheard of. But Ziad Kamel has never played by the rulebook.

Dubai’s leisure, entertainment and dining scene really has captured the world’s attention – and for good reason. The pace of its development, the strength and depth of homegrown ingenuity, and the critical mass of its creative core – draws in the world’s finest talent and biggest names, so they too can get a seat at the grand table.

As you’ve probably noticed, we’re in the midst of a steak frites renaissance, with restaurants offering everything from casual, neighbourhood-style dishes to indulgent, luxe versions worth every penny. Dubai’s culinary scene can easily support multiple steak-frites-only spots, as evidenced by the long lines at Le Relais L’Entrecôte that opened earlier this year.

CQ French Brasserie brings a fresh identity to Dubai’s dining scene with a homegrown concept, a refined new look, and a few exciting additions to the menu. But the real star? The signature steak frites—280g of perfectly cooked steak, always medium-rare, and always a crowd favorite.

With over a decade in Dubai’s F&B scene, Rowan Mansour Kamel led the launch of CQ French Brasserie, blending authentic French cuisine with a fresh, contemporary twist.

In a city obsessed with steak frites, CQ Brasserie continues to stand out with its buttery sauce, quality cuts, and unbeatable wine-paired Monday deal. A true classic, reimagined.

CQ was featured in a wonderful roundup of best casual spots for dinner dates, highlighting your restaurant. The piece was accompanied by a lovely image as well.

CQ was featured in a fantastic industry piece about Steak Frites, which included quotes from Ziad sharing his opinion as an F&B expert. The article also showcased beautiful images of CQ’s food and Ziad.

The newly transformed JLT spot is bringing a cosy but classic iftar menu for Dhs169. Starting with onion soup or harissa cauliflower, you’ll then move on to mains from steak frites to wild mushroom risotto. Paired with dates and water for two, you can opt to add on a dessert for Dhs30.

Ziad Kamel, CEO and co-founder of Rosy Hospitality, is a passionate entrepreneur with an unstoppable drive for the hospitality industry. His latest venture, CQ French Brasserie, brings a new wave of French dining to Dubai—merging timeless culinary tradition with a modern touch that’s refreshing the city’s dining scene.

This night is going to make all ladies go like "ooh la la"! CQ in JLT remains one of Dubai's all-time favorite French brasserie and the ladies are gathering every Thursday to enjoy a staggering deal to savor some French culinary delicacies as they sip on endless wine glasses - sounds très bien to us!