Aqaya Café and Restaurant – City Walk

Name: Aqaya Café and Restaurant – City Walk
Address: City walk - Al Safa Road, Al Wasl, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145681159

Al Wasl

Restaurant Open now 04 568 1159

Aqaya Café and Restaurant is a polished café-restaurant in City Walk, Al Wasl, serving breakfast, savoury dishes, coffee and an eye-catching range of desserts. Reviews make it especially appealing for a relaxed brunch, a coffee break or a sweet treat such as the soft brownie and crème brûlée cheesecake.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

121 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Dessert Counter

The long dessert counter is a real draw, with reviews praising the soft brownie, pastries and creative cakes.

Varied Menu

The menu covers breakfast, salads, wraps, pasta, burgers and baked goods, giving regulars plenty to rotate through.

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What to Eat at Aqaya Café and Restaurant – City Walk

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Aqaya Café and Restaurant – City Walk, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 10

Beef burger Net +1

“We’ve ordered pasta, beef burger, watermelon salad and chicken nugget, they were yummy, i will come again for their nice service and delicious food”
Chicken caesar salad wrap Net +1

“the food was delicious and the café itself is very beautiful! we had the shrimp salad, spicy boneless chicken, and chicken caesar salad wrap. highly recommend 😊”
Chicken nugget Net +1

“We’ve ordered pasta, beef burger, watermelon salad and chicken nugget, they were yummy, i will come again for their nice service and delicious food”
Chicken salad Net +1

“I had the chicken salad and I loved every bit of it. I like practically cleaned my plate.”
Chicken wrap Net +1

“We try syrniki, fish, chicken wrap, coffee and mashroom soup , everything perfect 👍”
Crème brule cheesecake Net +1

“The winter cocoa was really a treat and the crème brule cheesecake is great as well.”
Hot chocolate Net +1

“Great coffees, pistachio cappuccino and classics, spanish latte etc., smoothies and hot chocolate are great as well.”
Mashroom soup Net +1

“We try syrniki, fish, chicken wrap, coffee and mashroom soup , everything perfect 👍”
Mushroom croissant Net +1

“I ordered mushroom croissant, sweet potato nachos, and iced spanish latte. The mushroom croissant was soo yummy💯 and the sweet potato was good👍🏻 but not like the mushroom😍💯, the iced spanish latte was too weird🤔, it's not like the Spanish latte that we all drink it, it's test different but you will drink it by the way😅.”
Nachos Net +1

“We had wonderful time ,, good vibes and the staff were friendly and their nachos were extremely delicious also they have I wide range of variety of deserts”

Honorable mentions (15)

Sansbastian cake Net +1

“Sansbastian cake is really yummy We loved it”
Sausage roll Net +1

“Tried their sausage roll and it was so good with a cup of the Kadak tea.”
Shrimp salad Net +1

“the food was delicious and the café itself is very beautiful! we had the shrimp salad, spicy boneless chicken, and chicken caesar salad wrap. highly recommend 😊”
Soft brownie Net +1

“Loved the soft brownie … ohh it’s 5/5”
Spicy boneless chicken Net +1

“the food was delicious and the café itself is very beautiful! we had the shrimp salad, spicy boneless chicken, and chicken caesar salad wrap. highly recommend 😊”
Steak and eggs Net +1

“The steak and eggs were cooked perfectly, with high-quality ingredients and great flavor.”
Steak and salad Net +1

“My brother, he had the steak and salad and he said it was lovely also”
Steak salad Net +1

“Awesome service and delicious Steak Salad😍”
Sweet potato nachos Net +1

“I ordered mushroom croissant, sweet potato nachos, and iced spanish latte. The mushroom croissant was soo yummy💯 and the sweet potato was good👍🏻 but not like the mushroom😍💯, the iced spanish latte was too weird🤔, it's not like the Spanish latte that we all drink it, it's test different but you will drink it by the way😅.”
Syrniki Net +1

“We try syrniki, fish, chicken wrap, coffee and mashroom soup , everything perfect 👍”
V-60 Net +1

“I didn’t try the food, but the peach ice tea is one of the best ice tea i had in a while, and the v-60 is nice as well.”
Watermelon salad Net +1

“We’ve ordered pasta, beef burger, watermelon salad and chicken nugget, they were yummy, i will come again for their nice service and delicious food”
Winter cocoa Net +1

“The winter cocoa was really a treat and the crème brule cheesecake is great as well.”
Zaatar chicken cesar salad Net +1

“Am amazed by their Zaatar Chicken Cesar salad! The portion is very good comparing to the price, the chicken was so juicy and their salad is really fresh. Normally I find salad dressing is quite sour but this place make it beautifully!!”
Walnut brownie Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The walnut brownie is ok ok”

Drinks 8

Cappuccino Net +1

“I had the Aqaya Omelette, cappuccino, orange crème brûlée and I can’t wait to try all the other interesting items on the menu 💯💯”
Cold coffee Net +1

“Enjoy the cold coffee and the hot coffee lengo”
Hot coffee lengo Net +1

“Enjoy the cold coffee and the hot coffee lengo”
Matcha with pistachio Net +1

“I tried matcha with pistachio. It tastes really good.”
Peach ice tea Net +1

“I didn’t try the food, but the peach ice tea is one of the best ice tea i had in a while, and the v-60 is nice as well.”
Pistachio cappuccino Net +1

“Great coffees, pistachio cappuccino and classics, spanish latte etc., smoothies and hot chocolate are great as well.”
Spanish latte Net +1

“Great coffees, pistachio cappuccino and classics, spanish latte etc., smoothies and hot chocolate are great as well.”
Strawberry milkshake Net +1

“I enjoy going to it with my children best strawberry milkshake from my daughter's point of view.”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 3

Honey cake Net −1

“We had honey cake and two Brazilian V60 (Hot & Iced). Unfortunately the cake was like a chewing gum and the coffee was the worst we’ve had in years.”
Medium rare steak Net −1

“I ordered medium rare steak but they bring me well done 😞”
Truffle mushroom benedict Net −1

“Two weeks ago, I ordered truffle mushroom Benedict through deliveroo and it looked different from the picture. The taste was okay not good, the restaurant is nearby me but it didn’t look appetizing when it reached me, I tried to contact the restaurant through Instagram, but they didn’t reply”

Drinks 1

Iced spanish latte Net −1

“I ordered mushroom croissant, sweet potato nachos, and iced spanish latte. The mushroom croissant was soo yummy💯 and the sweet potato was good👍🏻 but not like the mushroom😍💯, the iced spanish latte was too weird🤔, it's not like the Spanish latte that we all drink it, it's test different but you will drink it by the way😅.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check Doneness. For steak or salmon, confirm the requested doneness when ordering; reviews include a well-done steak ordered medium rare.

Ask About Salt. If you prefer lightly seasoned food, ask about salt before ordering because one guest found the dishes far too salty.

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Practical details

City walk - Al Safa Road

Al Wasl, Dubai

04 568 1159

Mon	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun	9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent Cooking

One guest received a medium-rare steak well done, while another reported salmon that was completely dry.

Heavy Salt

A reviewer found the food extremely salty despite liking the menu, atmosphere and service.

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The Bottom Line

Aqaya Café and Restaurant is a City Walk, Al Wasl café-restaurant suited to breakfast, brunch, relaxed coffee and dessert stops. Reviews mention steak and eggs, shrimp salad, the Zaatar Chicken Caesar salad, baked goods and a broad menu that works for family meals as well as casual visits. The atmosphere is repeatedly described as attractive, calm or comfortable, and one customer uses the café for morning work sessions.

Desserts are one of the clearest reasons to come. The soft brownie received a particularly strong mention, while the crème brûlée cheesecake, pastries and larger dessert counter also stand out. Coffee receives mostly positive feedback, including V60, cappuccino and a pistachio cappuccino, although one honey cake and Brazilian V60 visit was disappointing.

Service is generally warm and attentive, with reviewers noting clear explanations for dietary restrictions. There are a few things to watch: vegetarian choices may feel limited, some dishes have been criticised for excessive salt, and cooking accuracy has not always been consistent, including a medium-rare steak arriving well done and salmon described as dry. A reported AED90 spend covered two brownies and two coffees, useful context for budgeting, though one reviewer found the café pricey for an everyday coffee.