Leafy setting
Greenery, bougainvillaeas and a quiet outdoor area make the cafe feel removed from Downtown’s bustle.
Apricot Dubai, Downtown Dubai
Downtown Dubai
Apricot is a casual European eatery and cafe in Downtown Dubai, valued for its leafy, relaxed setting near the city’s busiest sights. Breakfast is the main draw, with Turkish breakfast spreads and popular pancakes, while indoor seating gives you a cooler alternative in summer.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
698 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Turkish breakfast
The Turkish breakfast is praised for fresh bread, cheeses, dips and generous sharing portions.
Pancakes
Pancakes are a recurring favourite, including blueberry versions and pancakes with caramel sauce and fresh pecans.
Burj Khalifa
Outdoor tables can give you a Burj Khalifa view, adding a distinctive backdrop to breakfast or dinner.
Work friendly
The calm atmosphere and plentiful power outlets suit remote work, casual meetings or an unhurried catch-up.
Fast seating
Even during a busy brunch, one visitor was seated in under five minutes.
Tips for a Better Visit
Share breakfast. Consider sharing the Turkish breakfast; one reviewer found it a good portion for two people.
Arrive early. For an easier table, try around 10am; one visit found empty seats before the cafe became crowded.
Choose indoors. In summer, choose indoor seating; a reviewer specifically noted that the inside area works well during hot weather.
Use outlets. If you need to work, ask for a table near the available power outlets, which reviewers found useful for remote work.
Try manti. Leave room for the Turkish dumplings and pancakes; both were specifically recommended after a Turkish-inspired meal.
Ask about dogs. If arriving with a dog stroller, check the current entry rules first; one summer visit reported being refused entry.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Manzil, Old Town
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Bodrum Breakfast
The Bodrum Breakfast is described as generous, with one reviewer saying it was enough for three people.
Shrimp tacos
Shrimp tacos were recommended for their generous guacamole topping.
Turkish dumplings
Turkish dumplings, also referred to as manti in the supplied menu, were recommended alongside pancakes.
Common Concerns
Slow service
One breakfast visit involved no table attention and coffee arriving only after a second reminder, half an hour later.
Inconsistent staff
Service is usually described positively, but some reviewers found certain staff unapproachable or inattentive.
Limited vegetarian
Vegetarian choice may feel restricted, with one review mentioning only a salad and toast.
Coffee variation
Coffee feedback is mixed: one customer found it excellent, while another said their coffee tasted burnt.
Dish inconsistency
A reviewer found the French toast soggy and its cream overpowering, despite liking some other dishes.
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The Bottom Line
Apricot is a relaxed cafe in Downtown Dubai where breakfast is the main reason to visit. The Turkish breakfast spread, Bodrum Breakfast and pancakes are the clearest crowd-pleasers, while the menu also covers dishes such as Turkish dumplings, avocado smash eggs and burgers. It works for a slow brunch, a family meal or a casual catch-up rather than a rushed coffee stop.
The setting is a big part of the appeal. Reviewers describe leafy outdoor seating with bougainvillaeas, a calm old-Dubai feel and, from some outdoor tables, a Burj Khalifa view. Inside seating is useful in summer, and the venue has been praised as a workable spot for remote work because of its power outlets.
It can become busy at brunch, although one visitor was seated within five minutes even when it was packed. Food feedback is mostly strong but not perfectly consistent. Turkish breakfast portions were called modest by some and suitable for two by another reviewer; coffee has ranged from excellent to burnt.
Vegetarian choice may feel narrow, and one visit reported very slow service. Check entry arrangements in advance if bringing a dog stroller. Parking details should also be confirmed, as customer reports and the supplied business information differ on the free-parking duration.