Coffee quality
Reviews consistently highlight rich, balanced coffee and carefully sourced beans, with single-origin options worth considering.
% ARABICA DUBAI MALL OF EMIRATES
Al Barsha
% Arabica at Mall of the Emirates in Al Barsha is a coffee-focused stop known for carefully made drinks and quality beans. Order a hot Spanish Latte or Kyoto iced latte, then settle into the minimalist café if you can find a seat.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
804 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Spanish Latte
The Spanish Latte is a reliable choice if you like a sweeter, stronger milk coffee; both hot and iced versions receive praise.
Kyoto Latte
The Kyoto Latte is recommended for a less-sweet drink with more intensity, while the Kyoto iced latte has its own loyal following.
Friendly baristas
Several reviews describe the team as welcoming and professional, with baristas who pay attention to how drinks are made.
Minimalist setting
The compact, minimalist design gives the mall stop a calmer feel than a typical café, when seating is available.
Beans to go
You can buy the café’s beans to take home; one customer even bought beans to take to the US.
Tips for a Better Visit
Add a shot. For a medium or large drink, ask for an extra espresso shot if you prefer a richer flavour; the standard single shot may taste diluted.
Visit off-peak. Allow extra time or visit outside busy periods, since customers report long queues and waits even when the café looks quiet.
Expect crowds. Treat seating as limited rather than guaranteed: one review describes fewer than fifteen places across three benches.
Try single-origin. If you want a more distinctive cup, spend a little extra on the single-origin option, which a reviewer specifically recommended.
Choose sweetness. For a sweeter, stronger latte choose Spanish Latte; for less sweetness and more intensity, try Kyoto Latte instead.
Plan the visit
Practical details
city of Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road 783 Mall of the Emirates, Floor 1
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, 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
Americano
A straightforward black-coffee option chosen by a reviewer alongside single-shot espresso.
Dark Latte
A stronger, intense latte that one reviewer enjoyed with reduced sweetness.
Power Date Ball
A chewy snack made from dates, nuts and sometimes seeds, suggested as a pairing with Dark Latte.
Common Concerns
Slow queues
Ordering can take 10–15 minutes even when the branch is not crowded, and queues are a recurring complaint.
Limited seating
This branch is compact, with fewer than fifteen seats reported, so finding a table can be difficult during busy periods.
Rider delays
Delivery riders reported waiting 30–40 minutes for orders, suggesting delivery timing can be particularly frustrating.
Drink inconsistency
One review found two flat whites made by the same barista with the same beans tasted different.
Weak pastries
The coffee receives stronger feedback than the food; one customer found the chocolate croissant poor and not warmed as requested.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
29 AED
Dark Latte
“In my opinion, the Dark Latte (29 AED) pairs excellently with the Power Date Ball (14 AED)”Google review · April 2026
14 AED
Power Date Ball
“In my opinion, the Dark Latte (29 AED) pairs excellently with the Power Date Ball (14 AED)”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
% Arabica at Mall of the Emirates in Al Barsha is mainly about the coffee rather than a long café session. The menu gives you dependable classics such as espresso, cappuccino and latte, alongside more distinctive choices including the Spanish Latte and Kyoto Latte. Reviewers often point to well-sourced beans and carefully made drinks, making this a worthwhile mall stop for a proper coffee break.
The Spanish Latte suits a sweeter, stronger milk coffee, while the Kyoto Latte is suggested for a less-sweet, more intense cup. The Kyoto iced latte is another recurring favourite. If you order a medium or large drink and prefer bold coffee, ask for an extra espresso shot: one reviewer found the standard single shot slightly diluted in larger sizes.
The main drawback is the branch’s compact layout. A review describes fewer than fifteen people seated on three benches, and other customers mention queuing 10–15 minutes or struggling to find a seat. Delivery riders have reported waits of 30–40 minutes, so this is not always a quick pickup.
There are beans to buy for home, plus snacks such as the Power Date Ball. A customer reported Dark Latte at 29 AED and Power Date Ball at 14 AED; treat those as review-era prices, not a current menu quote.