Bean variety
Beans from different countries are roasted in-house, with staff explaining the flavour and brewing options.
Black Coffee by Cafe Younes
Trade Centre
Black Coffee by Cafe Younes is a specialty coffee roaster and cafe in Trade Centre, with beans from different countries and several brewing methods to explore. It also works as a relaxed breakfast and work spot, with customer favourites including V60 coffee and shakshuka.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
953 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Brewing choice
You can explore different beans through methods such as V60, French press, Syphon and other preparations.
Coffee quality
Reviews consistently single out the coffee, from the house blend to a standout cold brew and carefully prepared filter cups.
Warm service
Customers repeatedly describe the team as cheerful, helpful and welcoming, with recommendations and coffee explanations available.
Work friendly
Fast Wi-Fi, a calm atmosphere and seating suited to focus make it a practical place to work for a while.
Breakfast
Breakfast receives strong feedback, including fresh food, generous portions and dishes such as shakshuka and croissant benedict.
Seating
The cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating, with reviewers describing the interior as cosy and the atmosphere as quiet.
Tips for a Better Visit
Use valet. Consider valet parking: street-side spaces fill quickly, and stopping on the narrow service road can be awkward.
Ask about beans. Ask the team to recommend a bean and brewing method; reviews highlight their explanations and wide selection.
Try V60. For a filter coffee, ask about the V60 Geisha, which one experienced coffee drinker called exceptional.
Work inside. Bring your laptop if useful: the Wi-Fi is fast and the quiet setting suits focused work or a longer coffee stop.
Skip pastries. If bakery quality matters most, prioritise the coffee or breakfast dishes rather than the pastries.
Try indoors. Choose indoor seating if you want shade or more natural comfort; one review noted the outdoor terrace had no shades.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Duja Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, World Trade Center Area
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
V60 Geisha
This premium filter option was recommended by a long-time specialty coffee drinker.
Shakshouka
Shakshouka paired with V60 coffee was praised for its flavour, portion and price.
Lazy cake
Lazy cake is recommended as a dessert, with one review noting it came with ice cream.
Common Concerns
Difficult access
The main-road location can be hard to reach by car, especially when stopping for valet on the narrow service road.
Pastries
Several reviews were unimpressed by the bakery selection, including complaints about undercooked croissants.
Brunch value
One customer found the AED85 brunch pricier than nearby DIFC options and not good value.
Roast inconsistency
One visit found the Americano slightly over-roasted, despite praise for the house blend and other specialty coffees.
Limited sunlight
The indoor atmosphere can feel a little dull because there is not much natural sunlight.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED85
brunch
“Their brunch at AED85 is pricier than many DIFC offerings and is not good value for money”Google review · June 2026
57 Aed
power breakfast
“I had to indulge myself to their signature power breakfast at 57 Aed”Google review · October 2021
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
Black Coffee by Cafe Younes is a specialty coffee roaster and cafe in Trade Centre, and coffee is clearly the main event. You can choose beans from different countries and explore brewing styles such as V60, French press and Syphon. The house blend, V60 Geisha and cold brew all receive particularly strong mentions.
Breakfast is a serious supporting act rather than an afterthought. Shakshouka, croissant benedict, sandwiches and the power breakfast appear across the reviews, while the food is often described as fresh and well portioned. The setting is calm, with indoor and outdoor seating, fast Wi-Fi and a layout that suits working or lingering over coffee.
There are a few practical caveats. The cafe can be difficult to reach from the main road, and street parking fills quickly, so valet is useful even though stopping on the narrow service road may be stressful. Pricing opinions vary: one reviewer considered the AED85 brunch poor value for the area, while another found the food reasonably priced.
Coffee quality is not entirely uniform—one Americano was slightly over-roasted—and the bakery selection gets noticeably weaker feedback, particularly the croissants. For a first visit, ask about the beans and brewing method, then start with a specialty coffee and a well-regarded breakfast dish.