Around The Block

Name: Around The Block
Address: 53B Street - 51 Al Wasl Rd, Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971503489700

Jumeirah

Restaurant Open now 0 503 489 700

Around The Block is an all-day casual dining restaurant in Jumeirah, suited to everything from breakfast and coffee to later meals. Reviews especially highlight its avocado toast and ramen, while the relaxed, leafy setting gives people a reason to stay awhile.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

1,184 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Warm service

Reviewers repeatedly describe the team as unusually welcoming, with one family saying staff treated them like relatives.

Coffee craft

The coffee programme includes a strong selection of beans and brewing methods, not just standard café drinks.

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What to Eat at Around The Block

These items at Around The Block got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 1

Avocado toast Net +4

“Avocado toast is a must, and burgers are surprisingly good 🍔”

Honorable mentions (30)

Balaleet Net +1

“Around the block in Al Wasl 51. Service is superb and staff are amazing! I love love loved the atmosphere. Special thanks to Zoe Loisa for the hot chocolate samples. The Balaleet did not taste authentic yet it was still good, and the brioche was good as well.”
Basque cheesecake Net +1

“- Basque Cheesecake, we devoured this so fast couldn't snap a picture of it lol”
Brioche Net +1

“Around the block in Al Wasl 51. Service is superb and staff are amazing! I love love loved the atmosphere. Special thanks to Zoe Loisa for the hot chocolate samples. The Balaleet did not taste authentic yet it was still good, and the brioche was good as well.”
Chewy cookies Net +1

“We cant stop coming back here and the kids are addicted to the chewy cookies.”
Cinnamon pastry Net +1

“for dessert we got a cinnamon pastry and french toast. The french toast was one of the best i tried in Dubai, it’s so soft and the flavour is so so good and the cinnamon pastry is so wow! it’s what i expect to taste when i get a pastry from a pastry shop abroad.”
Cinnamon roll Net +1

“• Cinnamon Roll: Absolutely delicious and perfectly baked.”
Cinnamon toast crunch Net +1

“drinks are also so soft good, highly recommend the cinnamon toast crunch.”
Coconut melt cookies Net +1

“Also do try the coconut melt cookies. Too delicious.”
Egg benedict croissant Net +1

“The Egg Benedict Croissant here is absolutely delicious and perfectly made.”
Egg truffle brioche bun Net +1

“Great service…plenty of parking 🅿️…the flat white was exquisite..i had the egg truffle brioche bun it was delicious enough”
French toast Net +1

“for dessert we got a cinnamon pastry and french toast. The french toast was one of the best i tried in Dubai, it’s so soft and the flavour is so so good and the cinnamon pastry is so wow! it’s what i expect to taste when i get a pastry from a pastry shop abroad.”
Fried chicken burger Net +1

“Great ambiance and service. Loved the fried chicken burger and Nutella pancakes. Good coffee. The place looks very popular but there is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Would go back and highly recommended.”
Garden eggs Net +1

“The garden eggs and the ricotta pancakes were phenomenal - will definitely come back over and over.”
Heaven on earth Net +1

“We went for drinks after taraweeh and the Heaven on Earth I had was amazing! The service was great (unfortunately we didn’t get our waitress’s name, she deserves credit). Definitely recommend.”
Honey butter french toast Net +1

“• Honey Butter French Toast: A standout dish that I highly recommend, especially since it’s completely free of any eggy taste—it was delightful!”
Hot v60 - pina colada Net +1

“• Hot V60 - Pina Colada: A creative and unique mix of coffee with piña colada flavors. It was quite good and definitely worth trying.”
Ice drip brazil sta. Net +1

“For coffee, their ice drip with the Brazil Sta. was incredible”
Katsu Net +1

“The katsu I ordered was good but nothing exceptional.”
Mushroom toast Net +1

“The food is AMAZING! Tops to the chef. We got mushroom toast, avocado toast, and simit nista and they were all so so good especially the simit and mushroom toast.”
Nutella croissant Net +1

“Very good service, nice coffee, sweet Nutella croissant.”
Nutella pancakes Net +1

“Great ambiance and service. Loved the fried chicken burger and Nutella pancakes. Good coffee. The place looks very popular but there is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Would go back and highly recommended.”
Paratha dish Net +1

“Every dish we tried was spot-on: the croissants were perfectly flaky and buttery, the avocado toast was fresh and flavorful, and the paratha dish was a real standout.”
Pasta arrabbiata Net +1

“- Pasta Arrabbiata, pasta cooked al dente and the sauce was super well done.”
Portobello brioche Net +1

“- Portobello Brioche, I am not a fan of scrambled eggs, and honestly this is the only dish where I would have it scrambled because it's THAT good.”
Ramen Net +1

“Wasl’s secret spot has the best ramen! Shoutout to Riad for the awesome service. Nice ambiance and yummy food.”
Ricotta pancakes Net +1

“The garden eggs and the ricotta pancakes were phenomenal - will definitely come back over and over.”
Simit nista Net +1

“The food is AMAZING! Tops to the chef. We got mushroom toast, avocado toast, and simit nista and they were all so so good especially the simit and mushroom toast.”
Spanish brioche toast Net +1

“I had breakfast at Around the Block and really enjoyed it. The Spanish brioche toast was delicious and the coffee was good. The place has a clean, modern design and a calm atmosphere — also a nice spot to sit and work for a while. I’ll definitely come back.”
Truffle burger Net +1

“It has a perfect truffle burger that Full of flavor and spicy, and they have as well great salmon.”
Turkish egg Net +1

“Everything is perfect. Food is yummy we had Turkish egg and avo toast all good. Cozy place and amazing friendly staff. Finally, nice views.”

Drinks 10

Dubai flame tree inspired drink Net +1

“The new Dubai Flame tree inspired drink was delicious and we loved the initiative.”
Espresso Net +1

“Love the new atmosphere, it feels more relaxed, I had an espresso and filtered coffee and it was great.”
Filtered coffee Net +1

“Love the new atmosphere, it feels more relaxed, I had an espresso and filtered coffee and it was great.”
Flame tree drink Net +1

“We also tried the Flame Tree drink which was also delicious.”
Flat white Net +1

“Great service…plenty of parking 🅿️…the flat white was exquisite..i had the egg truffle brioche bun it was delicious enough”
Iced latte Net +1

“The food was quite good and iced latte as well.”
Pistachio matcha Net +1

“Honestly one of my favorite restaurants in Dubai! Service is always amazing feels like one big family, nista is always so hospitable, the best pistachio matcha too!”
Signature latte Net +1

“Loved their signature latte and the fact that Loisa knows each drink they offer and can assist you as to which coffee suits your taste is amazing.”
Summer edition mango smoothie Net +1

“How cute is this package? Tried the Summer Edition Mango Smoothie and it definitely did not disappoint 🥭✨ Plus, they gave me the cutest tote bag. Loved the whole experience”
Summer flame smoothie Net +1

“Just tried the new SUMMER FLAME SMOOTHIE from Around the Block and it’s amazing! 🥤☀️ Razel reccomend me this drink. Super creamy, refreshing, and packed with perfect summer vibes in every sip. The flavor is smooth, rich, and really satisfying. Definitely a must-try drink this season. Don’t miss it!🔥”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 3

Babka french toast Net −1

“Babka French toast was under average it mention with pineapple with coconut but it was tasteless at all!!”
Berry pancake Net −1

“The berry pancake was not my type and I didn't enjoy it.”
Truffle fries Net −1

“The truffle fries looked equally sad (especially the box it came in.. Why are they trying to feel like a fast food place) and had no taste of truffle, until we tried some towards the end of our meals and realized that the truffle flavouring they used needed time to seep through and create depth in flavour, bit of a fail on their end. They were a lot better when I first ate at the place.”

Drinks 1

Moroccan tea Net −1

“Moroccan tea was bags and no taste too”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Ask about coffee. If you are particular about coffee, ask the barista which drink suits your taste; the team can guide you through the choices.

Go earlier. For a calmer working or coffee visit, aim before evening because one reviewer found it gets busy after 6 pm.

Plan the visit

Practical details

53B Street - 51 Al Wasl Rd

Al Wasl - Jumeira First, Dubai

0 503 489 700

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 – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Bitter coffee

One reviewer found the coffee quite strong and bitter, so the house style may not suit every palate.

Order confusion

A visit included repeated questions about water and receiving a different option than requested.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

approx 300aed

casual small lunch for 3 people

“our last visit was approx 300aed for 3 people for a casual small lunch”

Google review · July 2021

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The Bottom Line

Around The Block is an all-day restaurant in Jumeirah where breakfast, coffee and relaxed catch-ups are the main draw. The menu has enough range for different visits, but the most useful starting points from reviews are avocado toast, the Egg Benedict Croissant, specialty coffee and ramen. Pastries also perform well, with the cinnamon roll, French toast and croissants receiving specific praise.

Coffee is more than an afterthought here. Reviews mention a wide bean selection and several brewing methods, including an ice drip and V60, while matcha fans praise the pistachio matcha. If you prefer sweeter drinks, seasonal options such as the Flame Tree drink and mango smoothie have also been well received.

The team is often described as warm and attentive, and families appreciate the chewy cookies. The space is bright, modern and calm, with indoor and outdoor seating; it has also worked well as a place to sit with a laptop. Parking is described as plentiful.

For a quieter visit, go before the evening rush or try late-night coffee and pastries. Do note that one reviewer found the coffee strong and bitter, service occasionally inconsistent, and pricing high for a casual lunch, so asking for coffee guidance and checking the bill may be sensible.