CASSETTE was conceived as more than a restaurant. Inspired by the role of Parisian cafés as cultural meeting points, CASSETTE blends French bistro culture with a contemporary sensibility, offering an all-day dining experience rooted in simplicity, quality ingredients, and classical technique. Food sits at the centre, but music, art, and design have always been equally present, shaping an environment where creativity and everyday life intersect.
Over the years, CASSETTE has become a place where Dubai’s creative community naturally gathers. Located at The Courtyard in Al Quoz, the restaurant is embedded within one of the city’s most culturally active districts. Surrounded by galleries, studios, and independent spaces, CASSETTE reflects the energy of its location, bringing together good food, thoughtful music, and a shared appreciation for culture in a setting designed for connection and conversation.
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Led by Craig Small, CASSETTE’s award-winning Culinary Director and former MasterChef: The Professionals quarter-finalist, the kitchen is driven by over 22 years of experience across Michelin-starred and AA-rosetted kitchens. Craig brings a level of culinary rigour, taste, and refinement that defines everything on our menu. His expertise shapes how dishes are conceived, balanced, and executed, from flavour development and technique to consistency across every service. Under his direction, the menu is guided by classical training, modern sensibility, and an uncompromising commitment to quality, ensuring that every plate reflects the same standard of excellence, intention, and craft that CASSETTE is proud to stand behind.
Since day one, CASSETTE has been more than a place to eat. Rooted in Al Quoz, and set within The Courtyard, CASSETTE sits at the heart of one of the city’s most culturally active neighbourhoods.
We have always believed that creativity thrives where people connect. CASSETTE exists to empower both established voices and the next generation of creatives by offering an environment that encourages conversation, collaboration, and creation. Here, good food fuels ideas, carefully curated music sets the rhythm, and the space itself invites people to stay, work, meet, and make.
This is where Dubai’s creative energy comes together. A cultural destination shaped by its community, and proud to continue hosting, supporting, and inspiring the creatives who define the city.
Rooted in Parisian bistro culture, the CASSETTE menu is an expression of refined simplicity and timeless technique. Drawing from classic French cooking and inspired by the philosophy of Marco Pierre White, our approach celebrates clean aesthetics, confident flavours, and an uncompromising respect for ingredients. Each dish is built with intention, allowing quality produce, classical methods, and thoughtful execution to speak for themselves.
From all-day breakfast staples to bistro classics and comfort-driven mains, the menu reinterprets French cuisine through a modern lens. Familiar dishes are elevated through precision, balance, and restraint, staying true to tradition while feeling relevant, approachable, and contemporary.
CASSETTE sits within The Courtyard, part of Al Quoz’s long-established creative landscape and one of the city’s most culturally active districts. Surrounded by galleries, studios, and independent creative spaces, the area has long been a meeting point for artists, designers, and cultural tastemakers. Just moments from Alserkal Avenue, this location places CASSETTE at the centre of Dubai’s creative energy, where culture, community, and everyday life naturally come together.
THE COURTYARD
AL QUOZ, DUBAI
MONDAY – SUNDAY
XXAM – XX PM