Lake Views
Cosy seating faces Festival City lake, with strong views of the Imagine water show at night.
Art of Living Cafe
Dubai Festival City
Art of Living Cafe is a cafe inside Art of Living Showroom in Dubai Festival City, combining coffee and meals with a furniture-shopping setting. Reviews point to window seating over the lake and water shows, plus options such as Full Monty breakfast and V60 coffee.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
255 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Furniture Setting
The cafe sits inside a decorated furniture shop, making it feel unlike a standard mall coffee stop.
Brew Options
Coffee drinkers can order speciality preparations including V60, Chemex and Ethiopian beans.
Breakfast
The Full Monty breakfast was specifically praised as satisfying and not disappointing.
Work Friendly
Reviewers use the cafe for sitting and working, as well as for coffee, breakfast and meeting friends.
Salmon Dish
The tropical salmon with mango salad and rice was described as moist, with a naturally full flavour.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Window. Ask for a window seat if the lake, fountain and evening show are part of your plan.
Visit At Night. For the strongest show views, visit in the evening; one reviewer highlighted the night-time Imagine water show.
Use Buttons. Table service can be requested using the buttons on the table, with staff available to help.
Try Specialty. If you want more than standard drip coffee, ask about V60 or Chemex brewing.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for your meal because one customer reported slow service.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall - Number MW019 - First Floor
Al Kheeran - Dubai Festival City, Dubai
Popular Mentions
Pasta alla norma
A customer enjoyed this dish and specifically noted the care involved in preparing it.
Speciality teas
The cafe’s speciality teas were recommended by a customer who regularly uses the space.
Common Concerns
Slow Service
One customer found the service slow, so allow extra time if you are visiting between mall activities.
Coffee Varies
Although many reviews praise the coffee, one visitor found the taste merely average rather than remarkable.
Higher Prices
A review described the prices as higher than average, while another considered them reasonable.
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The Bottom Line
Art of Living Cafe is tucked inside the Art of Living furniture showroom in Dubai Festival City. It is a useful stop when you want coffee or a meal in a quieter, more artistic setting rather than a typical mall cafe. Breakfast is a strong draw, with one reviewer enjoying the Full Monty, while other reviews mention pasta alla norma and tropical salmon with mango salad and rice.
Coffee choices go beyond the usual: customers have tried Ethiopian beans, V60 and Chemex, as well as iced matcha, teas and mocktails. The setting is the bigger part of the appeal. Window seats look towards the lake and Festival City waterfront, and evening visitors may catch the Imagine water show, fountain performances or laser displays.
Outdoor seating is also mentioned. The calm atmosphere suits a breakfast date, a relaxed coffee break or working with a laptop. Table buttons make it easy to call for help, though one review found service slow.
Price feedback is mixed: one customer called prices higher than average, while others described them as reasonable. The cafe’s showroom location also means you can browse home accessories before or after eating.