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Tucked away on Jumeirah Road, between the sea and the palm trees, lies a sanctuary that feels more like a stylish, eclectic home than a store. Since its launch in 2012 by Parisian founder Emma Sawko, Comptoir has carved out a unique space in Dubai’s landscape—part concept store, part healthy café, and entirely a reflection of curated, conscious living.
The space defies easy categorization. Step inside, and you’re met with an atmosphere recognized as the city’s Best Design Shop. The vibe is distinctly boho-chic, but with an edge—what the team calls “rock chick” energy. It’s comfortable yet unconventional, filled with one-of-a-kind furniture, dynamic décor, and pieces that tell stories of travel and discovery. The counter acts as the heart of the space, around which everything else orbits: fashion, jewelry, beauty, homeware, and food.
It’s more like browsing through a globally sourced edit of items you’re unlikely to find anywhere else, rather than just shopping in the conventional sense. The design and furniture selection includes works from internationally renowned names like India Mahdavi, Astier de Villatte, Piet Hein Eek and Nada Debs. The fashion racks boast an alluring mix of French, European, and American labels, handpicked for their trend-setting yet timeless appeal.
Perhaps most notably, Comptoir has been acclaimed as one of the world’s top nine destinations for or the best jewellery selection. Each piece is chosen for its emotion and authenticity, representing designers with strong identities and incredible artistry.
Then, there’s the beauty corner—Beauty 102. Aligning with the store’s philosophy, the collection is clean, organic, and sustainable, featuring brands like Aesop, Susanne Kaufmann, Agent Nateur, Odacite and others. It’s a carefully sourced range for those who care about what they put on their skin as much as what they put in their home.
But Comptoir is about an experience, and that extends to what you eat and drink. Comptoir, the winner of multiple awards for best healthy restaurant, is the embodiment of the store’s ethos. The philosophy is simple: real food for everyday life. The menu changes daily based on local, organic harvests, supporting nearby farmers and ensuring freshness. It’s sugar-free, dairy-free, and full of vegan and gluten-free options, prepared using age-old techniques like fermenting and slow cooking to maximize nutrition and flavor.
Whether you’re settling into the earthy, intimate front dining area or the rustic-meets-modern back section, the café invites you to pause. It’s a place for a Friday breakfast, a coffee break, or a nourishing lunch with friends.
In many ways, Comptoir is a personal project of its founder. Emma Sawko, a Parisian with a sharp eye for fashion, design and passion for wholesome food, identified a gap in the market for a curated, lifestyle-driven space that also championed well-being. The result is a destination that has not only become a favorite for discerning shoppers but also helped pioneer Dubai’s healthy food scene. The space, in succession to having served its incrredible community across the years, is also in the works to have its health section open. In line with the best of the beauty world and its products, the health section will be stocked with the best patent supplement brands for health & longevity.
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