Indoor garden
The plant-filled indoor garden feels bright, calm and airy, giving breakfast or coffee a greenhouse-like setting.
Artisan Bakers - Umm Suqeim
Umm Suqeim
Artisan Bakers is a French-style bakery and café in Umm Suqeim, with a leafy indoor garden atmosphere. Customers come for fresh croissants and cakes, then browse the bakery and cheese room or stay for breakfast and coffee.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
2,362 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh croissants
Croissants are repeatedly praised for being buttery, flaky, fresh and well baked, including the almond and cheese versions.
Cheese room
The cheese room gives visitors something distinctive to browse alongside the bakery, with cheeses from different countries.
Gluten-free choices
A reviewer specifically noted that gluten-free options are consistently available, useful for mixed-diet groups.
Strong breakfast
Breakfast stands out, with positive mentions of shakshuka, Full English, croissants, fresh juices and generous portions.
Late opening
One regular says the bakery is open around the clock, making it an unusual late-night option for pastries, coffee and drinks.
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve when possible for breakfast or brunch; one reviewer says the restaurant fills quickly.
Allow parking time. If you are driving, leave extra time to park, as finding a space has been described as difficult.
Try shakshuka. For breakfast, consider the shakshuka; the bread served with it was reported as complimentary.
Browse bakery. Leave time to visit the side bakery after eating, where customers pick up fresh breads, pastries and cakes to take home.
Use late hours. For a late coffee or pastry stop, a reviewer says you can order before midnight and stay until around 3 or 4 AM.
Check offers. If using Entertainer, confirm the eligible items and current conditions before ordering, as staff gave conflicting information.
Plan the visit
Practical details
3 Umm Suqeim St
Umm Suqeim Third - Umm Suqeim 3, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Mango pistachio cake
A reviewer singled out this cake as an especially memorable dessert.
Baked Camembert
This was described as creamy, flavorful and a highlight of the meal.
Turkey ham sandwich
The sandwich was reported to have a very large portion, with leftovers taken home.
Dark chocolate gelato
One regular visits specifically for this less-common gelato flavour.
Common Concerns
Parking pressure
Parking can take patience; one reviewer described finding a spot as a headache.
Noisy periods
The dining room can become loud, especially with live violin and closely spaced tables, making conversation harder.
Slow start
A few reviews mention that service was slow to begin, even when the food arrived quickly afterward.
Cake delivery
One birthday-cake order arrived damaged and poorly packaged, forcing the customer to reorder at the last minute.
Main-course pricing
Although pastries are described as fairly priced, one reviewer felt the main courses were expensive.
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The Bottom Line
Artisan Bakers in Umm Suqeim is more than a cake shop: it combines a bakery, café and restaurant in a leafy indoor garden. You can sit down for breakfast, coffee or dessert, then browse the side bakery for take-home breads and pastries. The cheese room adds a distinctive stop, while gluten-free options help when a group has different dietary needs.
Breakfast is a strong reason to visit. Reviews specifically mention the shakshuka with complimentary bread, the Full English, flaky croissants, fresh juices and generous portions. The almond and cheese croissants, mango pistachio cake, baked Camembert and dark chocolate gelato are among the more memorable named choices.
Pastries are generally described as fairly priced, though one review found the main courses expensive. The greenery makes the space feel calm and cool in Dubai’s hotter months, but it is not always quiet: live music, close tables and busy periods can make conversation difficult. Service is often warm and attentive, though a few diners experienced a slow start.
Parking may take patience, despite another review mentioning free parking assistance. Book ahead for busy brunches, and confirm any Entertainer terms before ordering.