From chef Karim Bourgi, KAYU Bakehouse is an artisanal dessert boutique serving classic French patisseries. This location in Nad Al Sheba remains a favourite amongst locals and Bourgi’s loyal following, drawing visitors from far and wide to get a look and taste of his outstanding craftmanship. KAYU translates to ‘a patient, meticulous person who enjoys working in a very detailed, systematic way’, an apt description of Bourgi who trained at Le Cordon Bleu and worked at some of the finest patisseries in Paris, before going on to open La Maison Du Chocolat and Hermes Paris Café in Dubai. KAYU Bakehouse has sites in four locations, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and, as of 2023, Mayfair in London. The brand has been a resounding success thanks to Bourgi’s innovative and diligent design.
On the menu at KAYU Bakehouse in Nad Al Sheba, you’ll find traditional French pastries, viennoiseries, signature treats and petit fours, perfect to pair with a cup of tea or coffee if you’re stopping off for an afternoon pick me up. The dedicated ‘croissanterie’ menu features light and airy delights like the twice baked almond croissant, pistachio croissant, babka and kouign amann. In the signature section, there are items like the classic millefeuille (thousand sheets), mosaic roll cake and tiramisu. Macarons can be enjoyed in a variety of classic and contemporary flavours like raspberry rose, coffee cardamom, blueberry blackcurrant and salted caramel, and would make a wonderful gift.
The extensive menu features a whole host of other sweet treats, from cookies to cruffins, so you’re bound to find something that takes your fancy. If you’ll be having family and friends around for dinner, KAYU Bakehouse also sells whole tarts and cakes, such as caramel pecan pie, lemon basil meringue tart and Parisian vanilla flan, so you can sit back and leave the hard work to the professionals.