Hugo Café opens its doors

Hugo Café is an innovative concept outlet that delivers a cerebral ambience and the finest in French Vietnamese cuisine. Located right in the heart of posh Jumeirah, the café seamlessly blends traditional French eatery style with the mystic flavours of the Far East; a must-visit for connoisseurs and those with finer palates.

Primarily aimed at intellectuals and poetry fans, Hugo Café features a uniquely styled interior that fuses timeless French elegance with élan and plenty of memorabilia. It is the definitive place if you're passionate about gourmet food, literature, poetry and classical music. Thought-provoking pieces of poetry and literature will be on permanent display at the café, presenting visitors with the chance for a good read while they indulge in the unique culinary delicacies on offer.

The café sports a fastidious selection of literature available for use within its premises, including highly influential contents, related books, collections of poems and audio/visual materials.

Hugo Café supports existing and upcoming talents, and will constitute a platform for poets and writers to showcase their work and seek recognition on the local scene. A number of associated events will be regularly staged at Hugo Café, including book launches, autograph sessions, art exhibitions, contests and artist interviews or open Q&A sessions with fans and the media.

Located at the first floor of Palm Strip Mall along Jumeirah Beach Road, Hugo Cafe is open from 7:00 am until 12:00 midnight. The café has 60 indoor and 70 outdoor seats and there are distinct dining areas available for group bookings offering privacy, comfort and alfresco dining.