Sunset views
Arriving around golden hour can give you fiery desert-horizon colours alongside your coffee.
8th Cafe
Al Warqa
8th Cafe is a coffee shop in Al Warqa with an outdoor desert setting and a relaxed, winter-friendly atmosphere. Customers come for sunset views, coffee and hot chocolate, while the food menu includes standouts such as the Wagyu Royal Burger and cheese noodles.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
189 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Burger standout
The Wagyu Royal Burger was described as one reviewer’s top three burgers in Dubai.
Coffee variety
Reviews mention Brazilian-bean espresso and cortado, Spanish latte, salted caramel macchiato and smooth, rich coffee.
Cozy seating
Tables set well apart, comfortable seating and warm lighting give the outdoor café a calm, almost private feel.
Movie nights
Tuesday movie nights add an occasional activity beyond coffee and food.
Tips for a Better Visit
Time sunset. Arrive around golden hour if the desert sky is your priority; one visitor said the sunset was magical.
Check orders. If drinks or food have not arrived, follow up early: one order was forgotten for nearly an hour.
Ask about spice. Ask whether a milder preparation is available if you do not enjoy spicy food.
Clarify parking. Check the parking arrangement with staff before settling in, as one visit was affected by parking instructions.
Visit in winter. The outdoor desert setup is most appealing in the cooler season, when several visitors enjoyed the weather and winter atmosphere.
Mind the drive. If you are travelling from far away, weigh the journey against the compact size and mixed food feedback.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Margham - Dubai
Margham, Dubai
| Mon | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 3:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is one of the café’s most repeated drink mentions, including a marshmallow-and-chocolate-ball version.
Cheese noodles
One visitor singled out the cheese noodles as especially delicious.
San Sebastian tiramisu
San Sebastian tiramisu appears among the desserts tried during one visit.
Common Concerns
Service lapses
Several reviews describe being ignored or having orders forgotten, including one nearly hour-long wait caused by an unentered order.
Long waits
Two reviews report waiting around 20 minutes for drinks, even after following up.
Spicy food
One customer found the food very spicy and wanted a milder option.
Highway noise
A visitor found the nearby highway noisy and the parking area affected by plastic and dirt.
Small footprint
The café is not especially large, which may limit the appeal of a long-distance visit.
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The Bottom Line
8th Cafe is a coffee shop in Al Warqa built around an outdoor desert setting rather than a quick indoor caffeine stop. The draw is the atmosphere: visitors describe calm seating, open skies and striking sunset colours. It works well for a winter coffee outing, a relaxed catch-up or a family visit, with Tuesday movie nights adding an occasional extra.
There is more than coffee on the menu. Reviews specifically mention the Wagyu Royal Burger, cheese noodles, Spanish latte, hot chocolate with marshmallows and chocolate balls, and desserts such as cheesecake, éclair and San Sebastian tiramisu. The Wagyu Royal Burger received especially strong praise, while coffee feedback ranges from rich and smooth to disappointing on individual drinks.
Service is inconsistent. Some guests found staff attentive, welcoming and quick; others waited about 20 minutes for drinks, were ignored on arrival or discovered after nearly an hour that their order had never been entered. Food can also be very spicy, and one hot chocolate remained overly sweet despite a request for little or no sugar.
Time a visit for golden hour if the view matters, and clarify parking on arrival. The café is not especially large, and highway noise and untidy parking were drawbacks for one visitor, so a long drive may not feel worthwhile unless the desert setting is the main attraction.