Couqley Continues at Pullman Dubai Downtown & Expanding in UAE & the GCC!

23 December 2025 – Dubai, UAE — Couqley confirms the continuation of its French Brasserie at Pullman Dubai Downtown, Business Bay, reaffirming the strong and ongoing partnership between Couqley, Pullman, and the Accor Group. Now entering its fourth year at the hotel, the collaboration reflects a shared commitment to quality, consistency, and delivering a dining experience that resonates with both hotel guests and the wider Business Bay community.

Over more than 16 years since its founding in Lebanon and 10 years in the UAE, Couqley has established itself as a casual, affordable French dining institution. The brand’s DNA is rooted in honest cooking, accessible pricing, and a welcoming atmosphere, offering classic French food without formality, and quality without pretension. This balance has made Couqley a reliable neighborhood favorite for everyday lunches, relaxed dinners, and long-standing regulars.

“Couqley has always been about making classic French food approachable,” says Chef Alexis Couquelet, Co-Founder and Group Executive Chef. “It’s generous, comforting food, fairly priced, in a place where people feel at ease. That philosophy has guided us from day one and remains at the heart of everything we do.”

At Pullman Dubai Downtown, the concept naturally evolved into a more upscale brasserie expression of the brand, shaped by the scale and architecture of space, while remaining true to Couqley’s bistro soul. The result is a vibrant, energetic setting that combines the warmth of the brand with a refined city-brasserie atmosphere.

Building on this strong foundation, Couqley is now preparing for its next phase of growth, with confirmed expansion plans across the UAE, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah, alongside wider GCC ambitions.

“Our focus is long-term brand building,” says Ali Daoud, Co-Founder and CEO of Couqley. “Growth matters only when it respects the identity, affordability, and guest experience that have defined Couqley for more than 16 years. We will continue to expand carefully, staying true to what makes the brand special.”