Coffee quality
Reviewers describe the coffee as rich, smooth and well-balanced, with Ethiopian and other bean choices available.
% Arabica Dubai Mall Fountains
Downtown Dubai
% Arabica Dubai Mall Fountains is a specialty coffee stop in Downtown Dubai, with a sleek, open seating area beside the Apple Store. Reviewers come for well-made drinks such as the honey latte and Spanish iced latte, and for a comfortable break while shopping.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,291 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Honey latte
The honey latte is notably creamy without being too sweet, making it a useful recommendation if you prefer a balanced milk coffee.
Open seating
The branch has social seating areas suitable for chatting, resting after shopping or spending some time with a laptop.
Milk choices
Plant-based and lactose-free milk options are mentioned, including oat and almond milk.
Warm service
Several reviews describe staff as welcoming, patient and friendly, including when customers needed help choosing a drink.
Distinctive drinks
The espresso tonic is described as a unique new flavour, while the Summer Americano is praised for tasting fresh.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid peaks. Visit outside busy periods if you are in a hurry; one customer reported a 30-minute wait when the shop was crowded.
Carry smaller cash. Bring a card or smaller notes because one customer could not order after finding that large bills were not accepted and no change was given.
Ask extra hot. If you like very hot cappuccino, ask for it extra hot; a reviewer specifically recommended that approach.
Try honey latte. The honey latte is worth considering if you want a creamy coffee that is not overly sweet.
Plan laptop use. The open seating works for a chat, but laptop users should note that some tables are too small for comfortable computer use.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Bauhaus - First Floor, Between Apple Store and
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Kmix
A unique, flavourful drink recommended by a customer alongside the lemon cake.
Spanish iced latte
A smooth iced latte that one reviewer found especially well balanced with ice.
Lemon cake
A moist, rich cake praised for balancing sweetness with citrus flavour.
Common Concerns
Long waits
Busy periods can mean a 30-minute order wait, while other reviews report nearly 20 minutes for espresso.
Hygiene concern
One reviewer reported seeing a cockroach climbing the cabinet and felt the response was inadequate.
Drink inconsistency
A reviewer ordered a flat white but received a foamy cappuccino, while another described a latte with coffee clumps.
Crowded atmosphere
The shop can feel very crowded and less cozy, despite having seating.
Small pastries
The croissant was described as small and not fresh, and one reviewer found the cookie hollow inside.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
70 aed
300 gram bag of coffeebeans
“We paid 70 aed for a 300 gram bag”Google review · October 2024
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The Bottom Line
% Arabica Dubai Mall Fountains is a useful coffee break in Downtown Dubai, especially if you are already shopping in Dubai Mall. You can order espresso-based drinks, Japanese-style brews and matcha; the honey latte, Spanish iced latte and espresso tonic are among the more distinctive choices mentioned by customers. The coffee is often described as rich, smooth and carefully brewed, with options to choose beans and milk.
The branch’s minimalist white design and open seating area, near the Apple Store, give it more room than some café counters. It can work for a chat or a post-shopping rest, although tables are not always laptop-friendly. Staff are commonly praised as warm and patient, but service is not perfectly consistent.
Timing matters. Reviews mention waits ranging from nearly 20 minutes for espresso to 30 minutes during a crowded visit, and orders are called out by number rather than shown on a screen. Carry a card or smaller notes, since one customer said large bills were not accepted and no change was available.
Food is secondary: the lemon cake received praise, but the croissant and cookie drew freshness and quality complaints. Prices are described as high by some reviewers; one customer paid 70 aed for a 300 gram bag of coffee beans.