Majlis by Pierre Hermé: Parisian Patisserie Rewritten for an Abu Dhabi Majlis

A French pastry house speaking the language of the majlis

The cleverness of Majlis by Pierre Hermé is not simply that Rosewood Abu Dhabi serves famous macarons. The concept takes the social idea of a majlis – a place for conversation, hospitality and lingering – and overlays it with the precision of French haute patisserie. Rosewood calls it a celebration of the art of taste, while Experience Abu Dhabi describes a deliberate meeting of Middle Eastern hospitality and Parisian elegance. The room therefore works differently from a boutique counter. Guests can arrive for breakfast, coffee, a meeting, afternoon tea or dessert after dinner, which gives Pierre Hermé’s creations a daily-life context rather than turning them into museum pieces.

Ispahan, Mogador and coffee with equal ambition

The signature language is unmistakably Hermé. Rosewood highlights Ispahan, built around rose, raspberry and lychee, alongside the richer chocolate profile of Mogador. Macarons sit beside cakes, chocolates and pastries, but the current offer goes further through a dedicated coffee collaboration with The Espresso Lab. Classic espresso drinks are joined by rotating single-origin pour-overs, giving the beverage programme enough seriousness to stand beside the sweets. Afternoon tea is the fullest expression of the concept: savouries, an amuse-bouche, Ispahan, signature pastries and warm scones served with rare teas and Geisha coffee. Advance booking is required, which is sensible given how much of the experience is assembled to order.

A luxury lounge that remains genuinely useful

Pierre Hermé’s own boutique directory lists the Abu Dhabi location open daily from 7am to 11pm, and Rosewood’s current contact number is +971 2 813 5550. Recent 2026 guest reviews continue to praise the afternoon tea, service and pastry quality, but the more important point is versatility. Majlis works when you want a single macaron and coffee just as well as when you want a full celebratory tea. For Simply Abu Dhabi, it represents a more contemporary kind of hotel luxury: recognisable global craftsmanship adapted to the social habits of the city. Come hungry for pastry, but pay equal attention to the coffee and tea; the best experience here is built from the pairing, not the sugar alone.

Practical details

Location: Rosewood Abu Dhabi, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Cuisine: French patisserie, afternoon tea, breakfast and cafe dining
Telephone: +971 2 813 5550
Hours: Daily 7am-11pm
Afternoon tea: Advance booking required
Editorial status: Open
EMAIL: abudhabi@rosewoodhotels.com