Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 19 April, 2015 9:20 am |

The Rebirth:
Forrey & Galland was born at a time when Europe enjoyed the golden years of La Belle Epoque. It was an era in the 1900s where Paris became a vibrant capital and all sought to genuinely experience the joy of life; a time of all things beautiful and luxurious and a time when the concept of haute-couture was being born. 100 years later, Isabelle Jaouen and Vincent Moret decided to rejuvenate the old Parisian chocolatier, choosing Dubai for the perfect ground to spread their wings!
Dubai is now home to Forrey & Galland, a haute-couture chocolate house with a Parisian touch, adding another achievement to its impressive list of accomplishments. The flagship store of Forrey & Galland in the Dubai Mall is the only one in the world offering a sumptuously tailored experience. Its online boutique makes the desired brand accessible to chocolate aficionados in the UAE.

The Boutique:
The Forrey & Galland boutique was created by Aude Cousin, a well-known French architect that has already created many other luxurious boutiques. Cousin collaborated with a famous Iranian artist who has worked on the restoration of ancient monuments in Europe. Their task was to build the quintessential haute-couture boutique of chocolates. In the spirit of luxury, the boutique is designed with a handmade ceiling and breathtaking hallmark crystal chandelier created with perfection. Copper leaves are pressed against the ceiling and crystals are laid intricately against each other to craft an artistic masterpiece. A VIP room caters to the customer’s specific needs. Clients can enjoy a nice cup of hot tea or coffee while picking a design of their choice or even creating their own arrangements.

The Product Know-How:
Forrey & Galland only sells Haute-Couture luxurious and hand-made chocolates with a true commitment to excellence that surpasses the expectations of many. All of Forrey & Galland creations are absolute delicacies with original flavours such as flowers, spices, fruits and tea, with carefully selected ingredients from all over the world. The chefs at Forrey & Galland make sure to lavishly choose only the best in order to create a collection that is simply seductive. A combination of Arabic flavours with a French expertise pays tribute to the local surroundings by creating a truly exceptional collection. A taste of its “Halwa” (chocolate with Halwa) is just an example of Forrey & Galland’s novelty, or even the well-loved “Rose Truffle” whose real rose petals come from Taif.
Their products also offer an array of delectable treats such as Biscuits, Petits Fours, Tartelletes, Fruit Tarts, Chocolate Cups, Lollipops, Pates A Choux, Financier, Cupcakes and Cakes. Forrey & Galland also takes pride in capturing its clientele’s fascination with assorted pyramids made of macaroons, meringue, cookies, marzipan, marshmallow and cake.
The Forrey & Galland spirit is to extend its Atelier values to each and every patron; handmade sweets to ensure perfection, local production to guarantee freshness, innovation in their products to continually connect with the region and customizing each arrangement to extend that feel of luxury.
The brand asserted itself as a unique lavish chocolate house when it got invited to sell at the luxurious Harrods in the heart of London. Since October 2014, it has been making waves in the elite store with its exclusive velvet boxes, filled with some of its bestselling truffles and pralines. Designed exclusively for Harrods, not only have some of them quickly sold out, but the biscuits are also proving to be incredibly popular!

The Speciality:
Forrey & Galland makes unforgettable gifts, thanks to the uniqueness of the designs, handmade craftsmanship and infusion of local flavours into their French expertise. Home to over fifty artisans, the Forrey & Galland Atelier in the UAE witnesses an abundant explosion of artistic ideas. The boutique is the perfect luxury gifting destination offering delicious chocolates as well as exquisite home accessories items ranging from crystal to porcelain to hand painted ceramics.
Forrey & Galland differentiates itself from the rest by its unique flair to add flowers to its chocolates and compositions. Shoppers can customize their own decorative flowers whether inside the box or outside; whether a subtle arrangement or an extravagant one, there’s a collection fitting for every style and taste.
Keeping true to its haute couture philosophy, Forrey & Galland’s packaging is a testament to its promise of quality and customization. Each piece is carefully handmade to guarantee impeccable finishing and quality.

The Lifestyle:
Forrey & Galland has the ability to identify trends that are timeless and is well known for its classic eye.
Its Dubai Mall boutique boasts of exclusive brands showcasing exquisite brands to compliment the experience of the chocolates and pastries. Whether it is a beautiful porcelain plate to arrange the chocolates or a mesmerizing candle to entice your senses, Forrey & Galland is always thinking of ways to make the experience it proposes a more complete and satisfying one.
Gracing the shelves of the boutique are exclusive items from Laure Seligniac, a specialist porcelain maker. It is considered one of the most luxurious brands as this brand supplies to the White House as well as the Élysée Palace and Senate in Paris. Each item is carefully hand-painted and intricately adorned with 18K fine gold, a truly unique and rare ‘savoir-faire’.

Another porcelain brand which chose to keep the whiteness and finesse of the finest Limoges porcelain and embellishes them with refined designs of gemstones and pearls is sold exclusively at Forrey & Galland. The artist of Fradkof’s unique work is appreciated and admired by many connoisseurs around the world.

Further affirming its position as a luxury lifestyle brand, Forrey & Galland is the official distributor of Gold Emotion. Gold Emotion, born out of the Luxor brand, is an exclusive beverage with 24-carat food-grade gold flakes produced in France. The perfect blend of elusive gold flakes dancing in the alcohol-free sparkling apple juice can turn any celebration into festive and magical moments.
Forrey and Galland offers exclusive bottle engraving services and customization giving a personal touch to this already exquisite product.

The Collections:
With each occasion, Forrey & Galland has a special theme dedicated to mark its celebration. Every year, its team of artists always make sure to differentiate the look and feel of each collection. Forrey & Galland’s unique artisanal approach to the creation of these delectable goodies plays with endless flavors and intense colors.
Forrey & Galland also prides on its unmissable collections; The Ganache Chocolate Collection, The Truffles Collection, The Crunchy Collection, The Sugar Free Collection, The Caramel Collection and The Arabic Collection, all offering the promise of hand-made, luxury chocolates.

Apart from its signature collections, Forrey & Galland also offers a large variety of other palate-seducing sweet creations such as The Imperial Collection, The Marzipan Collection, The Pastries, The Nougats Collection, The Dates and The Cookies.