Italian cooking
Customers praise the authentic Italian ingredients, al dente pasta and handmade bread served with Italian chili oil.
Al Barsha South
Café Barbera Miracle Garden is an Italian coffee shop and restaurant in Al Barsha South, handy for a coffee stop or meal near Miracle Garden. Reviews point to carefully made coffee—especially the flat white—and a food menu that includes dishes such as Bolognese pasta.
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Customers praise the authentic Italian ingredients, al dente pasta and handmade bread served with Italian chili oil.
The coffee gets specific praise, from an excellent flat white to strong roasted Italian coffee.
Several reviews describe staff as genuinely kind, attentive and welcoming, including toward families.
The open, clean space has indoor and outdoor seating, natural light and a small bookshelf for lingering or working.
It is a convenient post-visit stop, set near Miracle Garden and roughly 200 metres from the garden exit.
Reviews specifically mention Italian gelato, including pistachio and milk chocolate flavours.
One diner found the prices accessible, while another described the menu as not overly expensive.
These items at Café Barbera Miracle Garden got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“One of the best coffee shop in Arjan area next to Miracle garden,with amazing foods .their coffee is great and their pasta delicious, try the " Alfredo "! Lotus cake must be try as well.”
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“One of the best coffee shop in Arjan area next to Miracle garden,with amazing foods .their coffee is great and their pasta delicious, try the " Alfredo "! Lotus cake must be try as well.”November 2023
“Great beef sandwich, nice environment, friendly and attentive staff. Coffee ok!”
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“Great beef sandwich, nice environment, friendly and attentive staff. Coffee ok!”July 2023
“Me and my friend ordered Iced Caramel Latte and Iced Spanish Latte, iced coffee cause in Dubai is hot weather, and for lunch Beef Steak and Lasagna Emiliana, for dessert the best ice cream: pistachio and milk chocolate. Everything soo tasty.”
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“Me and my friend ordered Iced Caramel Latte and Iced Spanish Latte, iced coffee cause in Dubai is hot weather, and for lunch Beef Steak and Lasagna Emiliana, for dessert the best ice cream: pistachio and milk chocolate. Everything soo tasty.”September 2023
“The food was absolutely delicious — I had the Bolognese pasta, and it was definitely worth the price.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious — I had the Bolognese pasta, and it was definitely worth the price.”April 2025
“We ordered seafood risotto, carbonara and pizza at a decent price and excellent quality. The owners treated us with heavenly coffee. We will definitely go back!”
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“We ordered seafood risotto, carbonara and pizza at a decent price and excellent quality. The owners treated us with heavenly coffee. We will definitely go back!”August 2022
“The cold chocolate I had here was simply amazing.”
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“The cold chocolate I had here was simply amazing.”October 2024
“- Egg Fritatta was taste nice but doesnt look like it was fritatta felt more like omelette. My understanding was normally fritatta are baked and you can cut them into pizza like pieces or bakes in bite size pieces so was an odd”
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“- Egg Fritatta was taste nice but doesnt look like it was fritatta felt more like omelette. My understanding was normally fritatta are baked and you can cut them into pizza like pieces or bakes in bite size pieces so was an odd”September 2024
“They brought us handmade bread with real Italian chili oil, which was a lovely touch.”
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“They brought us handmade bread with real Italian chili oil, which was a lovely touch.”March 2026
“Me and my friend ordered Iced Caramel Latte and Iced Spanish Latte, iced coffee cause in Dubai is hot weather, and for lunch Beef Steak and Lasagna Emiliana, for dessert the best ice cream: pistachio and milk chocolate. Everything soo tasty.”
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“Me and my friend ordered Iced Caramel Latte and Iced Spanish Latte, iced coffee cause in Dubai is hot weather, and for lunch Beef Steak and Lasagna Emiliana, for dessert the best ice cream: pistachio and milk chocolate. Everything soo tasty.”September 2023
“One of the best coffee shop in Arjan area next to Miracle garden,with amazing foods .their coffee is great and their pasta delicious, try the " Alfredo "! Lotus cake must be try as well.”
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“One of the best coffee shop in Arjan area next to Miracle garden,with amazing foods .their coffee is great and their pasta delicious, try the " Alfredo "! Lotus cake must be try as well.”November 2023
“An excellent and warm service. The Mashrum soup was the best I ever tasted !. Salads were fresh and very tasty, So were the risotto and the pasta boloneze. Fresh squeezed orange and apple juice were NICE AND REFRESHING.”
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“An excellent and warm service. The Mashrum soup was the best I ever tasted !. Salads were fresh and very tasty, So were the risotto and the pasta boloneze. Fresh squeezed orange and apple juice were NICE AND REFRESHING.”October 2022
“Great meatballs as an appetiser, served in a rich tomato sauce.”
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“Great meatballs as an appetiser, served in a rich tomato sauce.”March 2024
“I ordered Spanish latte and mozzarella cheese in panini bread. I am surprised that they are using a proper mozzarella cheese and the while food was very fresh.”
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“I ordered Spanish latte and mozzarella cheese in panini bread. I am surprised that they are using a proper mozzarella cheese and the while food was very fresh.”May 2022
“An excellent and warm service. The Mashrum soup was the best I ever tasted !. Salads were fresh and very tasty, So were the risotto and the pasta boloneze. Fresh squeezed orange and apple juice were NICE AND REFRESHING.”
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“An excellent and warm service. The Mashrum soup was the best I ever tasted !. Salads were fresh and very tasty, So were the risotto and the pasta boloneze. Fresh squeezed orange and apple juice were NICE AND REFRESHING.”October 2022
“We also had a salad with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes that was absolutely delicious.”
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“We also had a salad with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes that was absolutely delicious.”March 2026
“We ordered seafood risotto, carbonara and pizza at a decent price and excellent quality. The owners treated us with heavenly coffee. We will definitely go back!”
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“We ordered seafood risotto, carbonara and pizza at a decent price and excellent quality. The owners treated us with heavenly coffee. We will definitely go back!”August 2022
“We ordered a special square pizza with a crispy crust exactly the way I like it not too thin and not too thick, but perfectly balanced and baked to perfection.”
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“We ordered a special square pizza with a crispy crust exactly the way I like it not too thin and not too thick, but perfectly balanced and baked to perfection.”March 2026
“An excellent and warm service. The Mashrum soup was the best I ever tasted !. Salads were fresh and very tasty, So were the risotto and the pasta boloneze. Fresh squeezed orange and apple juice were NICE AND REFRESHING.”
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“An excellent and warm service. The Mashrum soup was the best I ever tasted !. Salads were fresh and very tasty, So were the risotto and the pasta boloneze. Fresh squeezed orange and apple juice were NICE AND REFRESHING.”October 2022
“The best espresso and the friendliest staff ever which will welcome you smiling every time you go 😉”
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“The best espresso and the friendliest staff ever which will welcome you smiling every time you go 😉”March 2024
“Me and my friend ordered Iced Caramel Latte and Iced Spanish Latte, iced coffee cause in Dubai is hot weather, and for lunch Beef Steak and Lasagna Emiliana, for dessert the best ice cream: pistachio and milk chocolate. Everything soo tasty.”
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“Me and my friend ordered Iced Caramel Latte and Iced Spanish Latte, iced coffee cause in Dubai is hot weather, and for lunch Beef Steak and Lasagna Emiliana, for dessert the best ice cream: pistachio and milk chocolate. Everything soo tasty.”September 2023
“Me and my friend ordered Iced Caramel Latte and Iced Spanish Latte, iced coffee cause in Dubai is hot weather, and for lunch Beef Steak and Lasagna Emiliana, for dessert the best ice cream: pistachio and milk chocolate. Everything soo tasty.”
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“Me and my friend ordered Iced Caramel Latte and Iced Spanish Latte, iced coffee cause in Dubai is hot weather, and for lunch Beef Steak and Lasagna Emiliana, for dessert the best ice cream: pistachio and milk chocolate. Everything soo tasty.”September 2023
“The nicest staff! They let us sit outside with our dog. Favorite place for a latte in Arjan.”
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“The nicest staff! They let us sit outside with our dog. Favorite place for a latte in Arjan.”February 2024
“An excellent and warm service. The Mashrum soup was the best I ever tasted !. Salads were fresh and very tasty, So were the risotto and the pasta boloneze. Fresh squeezed orange and apple juice were NICE AND REFRESHING.”
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“An excellent and warm service. The Mashrum soup was the best I ever tasted !. Salads were fresh and very tasty, So were the risotto and the pasta boloneze. Fresh squeezed orange and apple juice were NICE AND REFRESHING.”October 2022
“Roasted Italian coffee is just incredible.”
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“Roasted Italian coffee is just incredible.”March 2023
“Plus the steak that was brought to us was so cold and in a way boiled and like it was made in the microwave… I am disappointed as I brought guest there and they were so sad they didn’t get to eat.”
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“Plus the steak that was brought to us was so cold and in a way boiled and like it was made in the microwave… I am disappointed as I brought guest there and they were so sad they didn’t get to eat.”November 2022
Plan nearby. Pair it with Miracle Garden: one review places the café about 200 metres from the garden exit.
Try coffee. If coffee is your priority, consider the flat white; one visitor called it among their best in Dubai.
Check bills. Check the final bill against the menu, since one iced latte was listed at 18 AED but charged differently.
Choose indoors. If smoke bothers you, choose indoor seating rather than the outdoor area, where a reviewer noticed smoking.
Clarify breakfast. When ordering eggs, mention your preferred poaching level; one customer had overcooked eggs replaced successfully.
Expect hot cups. Ask about the coffee cup if needed: a past guest found the handleless cup uncomfortable because it was very hot.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
One recent customer was surprised that the coffee shop did not have sweeteners available.
Smoking outside can interfere with an outdoor meal or coffee, according to one review.
A customer saw an iced latte listed at 18 AED, billed at 20 AED and charged 21 AED on the card machine.
A breakfast visit found overcooked poached eggs and juice with an overpowering ginger taste.
Past reviews include a 25-minute wait for two coffees and a steak arriving cold and apparently microwaved.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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“According to the menu, the latte was priced at 18 AED, but when I received the bill, it showed 20 AED”Google review · July 2023
The Bottom Line
Café Barbera Miracle Garden is a coffee-led Italian restaurant in Al Barsha South, and the reviews make it sound useful for more than a quick caffeine stop. You can settle in with a flat white or Spanish Latte, then order Italian food such as Bolognese pasta, Lasagna Emiliana or pizza. Italian gelato is another recurring draw.
The setting is a strong part of the appeal. Customers describe a clean, modern, air-conditioned interior with natural light, casual seating and a small bookshelf, plus outdoor tables when the weather suits. Several people use it to work, read or chat, and it is conveniently near Miracle Garden—one review places it about 200 metres from the exit.
Service is usually described as warm and attentive, with staff offering recommendations and welcoming families and even a guest’s dog outdoors. Prices were called accessible or decent in several reviews, but check the bill: one iced latte was listed at 18 AED, then appeared at 20 AED and was charged at 21 AED. There are a few practical caveats.
Outdoor smoking can spoil a meal, sweeteners may not be available, and older reviews report delays, including 25 minutes for two coffees. Breakfast execution has also been uneven, particularly poached eggs and ginger-heavy juice.