Gelato Range
The gelato selection includes unusual flavours such as Ferrero Rocher, cheesecake, Snickers and unicorn.
Café Barbera
Dubai Hills Estate
Café Barbera is a coffee shop in Dubai Hills Estate with a distinctly Italian-leaning menu. It is worth considering for traditional coffee, gelato and desserts such as Nutella crepes or molten lava cake, though reviews suggest checking prices and order details carefully.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
381 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Turkish Coffee
One reviewer specifically found the Turkish coffee very well made, alongside a satisfying smoothie.
Iced Coffee
The iced coffee has received a clear thumbs-up from reviewers, making it a safer choice than some of the mixed iced-drink feedback.
Custom Drinks
Staff have sometimes taken the time to prepare a special drink to a customer's request, with the result described as excellent.
Nutella Crepe
The Nutella crepe was reported to arrive quickly and taste good, while another review enjoyed it with banana and flavoured ice cream.
Mall Setting
The café has open views across the walkway and faces the kids play area, which can suit a short family break.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm Promotions. Ask whether the AED 10 gelato offer is takeaway-only before ordering; one visitor found that restriction handwritten on the advert.
Check Your Bill. Review the itemised bill before paying, especially for biscuits, cookies or add-ons you did not request.
Confirm Size. Repeat the drink size and price when ordering; one customer said a small drink was charged as large.
Ask Availability. If you are visiting specifically for gelato, confirm it is available first because one advertised ice-cream dish was not being sold.
Choose Flavours. For a stronger Nutella-style flavour, one reviewer preferred the Hazelnut flavour over the Nutella option.
Expect Open Seating. This is a kiosk-style setup in the mall, so surrounding food-court and walkway noise can be part of the experience.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khail Rd
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Pistachio latte
The pistachio latte appealed to one customer because it was tasty without added sugar.
Molten lava
The molten lava dessert was recommended and received positive feedback from reviewers.
Açaí bowl
The Açaí bowl was described as very good, with the café also receiving praise for its friendly service.
Common Concerns
Promotion Confusion
A customer went for the AED 10 double-scoop offer but was told it was takeaway-only, with that restriction handwritten on the tabletop advert.
Unexpected Charges
Several reviews report unrequested biscuits or cookies being added to the bill, including a separate AED 4 charge.
High Prices
One reviewer paid AED 32 for a simple Americano and considered it heavily overpriced.
Watery Drinks
A reviewer found the iced Spanish latte, hot latte and hot chocolate noticeably watery rather than concentrated.
Mixed Quality
Reviews include disappointing gelato texture and artificial-tasting ice cream, as well as a flavourless cookie.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED32
simple Americano
“AED32 for a simple Americano”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
Café Barbera is a mall coffee shop in Dubai Hills Estate that combines coffee with Italian-style desserts and gelato. The menu gives you more than a quick espresso: reviewers mention Turkish coffee, iced coffee, Nutella crepes, molten lava cake and an Açaí bowl. The gelato counter is a draw for adventurous sweet-tooth visits, with flavours including Ferrero Rocher, cheesecake, Snickers and unicorn.
Service is often described as warm and helpful, and staff have been praised for explaining coffee choices and taking time over customised drinks. The setting is convenient for a break, with open views along the walkway and a position facing the kids play area. It is not a quiet, enclosed café, though; one reviewer found the kiosk-style seating exposed to mall noise.
Quality is inconsistent. Some customers enjoyed rich coffee, hot chocolate and desserts, while others found several drinks watery or disliked the cookie and ice cream texture. Pricing and billing deserve attention: an Americano was reported at AED 32, and multiple reviews describe unrequested cookies or add-ons appearing on the bill.
Promotions have also caused confusion, so confirm restrictions, sizes and extras before paying.