Coffee quality
Reviews consistently describe the coffee as rich, smooth and well balanced, with decaf also praised for matching the regular coffee.
% ARABICA UAE CITY WALK
Al Wasl
% Arabica UAE City Walk is a specialty coffee shop in Al Wasl with a calm, Japanese-inspired setting, indoor and outdoor seating, and a strong work-friendly feel. Customers come for carefully made drinks such as the Spanish Latte and for the welcoming team that often remembers regular orders.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
2,779 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Signature drinks
The Spanish Latte is repeatedly highlighted, while the Kyoto Latte, Honey Latte and iced Spanish latte each have strong individual recommendations.
Remembered orders
Regulars say the team remembers their coffee order, and one reviewer said staff knew the order after only a couple of visits.
Work friendly
The café is described as a good place to work, with great Wi-Fi, a calm seating area and a drive-thru option mentioned by one regular.
Calm setting
The seating is often described as quiet, clean and relaxing, with outdoor tables and a City Walk view adding flexibility.
Coffee guidance
A barista gave a detailed single-origin bean breakdown for a Chemex, useful for customers choosing between different flavour profiles.
Matcha option
Matcha is specifically praised alongside the coffee, including an iced green matcha latte served unsweetened.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check milk. If you need a milk substitute, repeat it when ordering and check the drink before leaving; one almond-milk order was reportedly mixed up.
Allow time. Leave extra time if ordering food: a pastrami bagel and another sandwich were each reported to take 20 minutes.
Ask beans. For a Chemex, ask the barista to explain the single-origin flavour profiles before choosing a bean.
Plan parking. Check parking before arriving, as spaces in the building may be limited and the next building may be needed.
Try outdoors. For an outdoor coffee, winter evenings were praised for the City Walk setting and views.
Work here. Bring work if useful: reviews specifically mention great Wi-Fi, a cozy atmosphere and enough calm for several hours.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Wasl and Al Safa Road Junction, Al Mustaqbal Street، City Walk II
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food delays
Two reviews mention waiting about 20 minutes for sandwiches or a bagel, with complaints that the filling was sparse and staff did not accommodate a change.
Limited food
Food is mainly small snacks and mini sandwiches, and one customer specifically wished for gluten-free options.
Parking limits
Parking can be inconvenient: spaces in the building are limited, with the next building mentioned as an alternative.
Service inconsistency
Most service reviews are warm, but some customers reported rudeness, dismissive behaviour and an incorrect baby spoon.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 2
empty paper cup
“Charging AED 2 for an empty paper cup feels excessive, especially when it is such a simple item and when loyal customers have supported the brand for many years”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
% Arabica City Walk is a coffee-led café in Al Wasl that suits a morning pick-me-up, a quiet catch-up or a few hours of remote work. The menu highlights drinks rather than substantial meals: customers repeatedly mention the Spanish Latte, Kyoto Latte, Honey Latte, iced green matcha latte and Chemex. Coffee is usually described as smooth, rich and carefully made, with one reviewer saying the decaf tastes as good as the regular coffee.
The atmosphere shifts between calm and lively. Reviews mention Japanese-inspired minimalist design, a clean and relaxing seating area, indoor tables, plenty of outdoor seating and a City Walk view. Great Wi-Fi, remembered regular orders and a drive-thru make it practical for repeat visits, while the coffee aroma and outdoor setting add a more leisurely feel.
Food is limited to pastries, snacks, mini sandwiches and items such as the pastrami bagel. Be prepared for possible delays: two customers reported roughly 20-minute waits, and some complained about sparse sandwich fillings. Parking is another consideration because building spaces can be limited.
If ordering almond milk or another dietary request, check the drink carefully; one customer reported receiving regular milk instead.