Tea favourites
Zafrani Chaye and Karak Chai are the clearest standouts in the reviews, praised for their rich flavour.
Cha Cha Chai
Port Saeed
Cha Cha Chai is a tea-and-coffee shop in Port Saeed with a relaxed setting for chai, coffee, snacks and light meals. Reviews point especially to the Zafrani Chaye, Karak Chai, generous portions and indoor-outdoor seating.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,983 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Roomy seating
There is spacious indoor seating alongside an outdoor area, making it easy to settle in rather than just grab a drink.
Combo value
Reviewers specifically praise the wrap and mojito combo and the milkshake and burger combo.
Quick service
Several reviews describe service as fast, including one visitor who said food arrived quickly.
Generous portions
One food review found the portions big, useful if you are ordering more than tea and a snack.
Work-friendly
A review describes the seating as suitable for catching up, relaxing or conducting business meetings.
Fresh coffee
The coffee is described as fresh-smelling and good-tasting in one detailed review.
Tips for a Better Visit
Start with tea. For a first order, the Zafrani Chaye or Karak Chai has stronger review support than the cakes.
Check combos. Ask about the wrap and mojito combo or milkshake and burger combo if you want a fuller order.
Try outdoors. If the indoor air-conditioning is uncomfortable, choose the outdoor seating; one review found the AC was not functioning properly.
Budget for chai. Expect a reported 6 AED for a cup of chai, notably above the 1–2 AED range mentioned for the area.
Inspect delivery. If ordering through Talabat, check the delivered ingredients and sandwich against the listing before eating.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Business Village, B Block, Near Clock Tower، Deira
Port Saeed - Deira, 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
Lotus Cheesecake
A specifically recommended dessert mentioned alongside the combo deals.
Chilli cheese toast
A toast item praised for its quality in a service review.
Common Concerns
Food inconsistency
Some food reviews are notably negative, including cold, hard eggs and a sausage described as slightly sour.
Mixed dishes
A reviewer found the keema chicken unappealing and the coconut-milk coffee unlike expectations.
Sweet cake
The red velvet cake was criticised for being overwhelmingly sweet and lacking flavour.
Chai pricing
One reviewer considered the 6 AED chai expensive compared with the area's usual 1–2 AED range.
Delivery issue
One Talabat order reportedly arrived with rotten tomatoes and a soggy sandwich that differed from the listing.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
6 AED
a cup of chai
“Typically, chai in this area costs between 1 to 2 AED, but here, a cup of chai is priced at 6 AED”Google review · June 2024
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The Bottom Line
Cha Cha Chai is a tea-and-coffee shop in Port Saeed where people come for chai, coffee, snacks and light meals. The strongest review pattern is around the tea: Zafrani Chaye and Karak Chai are repeatedly described as rich and flavourful, while another customer liked the fresh taste and aroma of the coffee. It is also a practical place to sit, with spacious indoor seating and an outdoor area.
There is more than drinks on the menu. Reviews mention chilli cheese toast, sandwiches, smoothies, cheesecake and combo meals; the wrap and mojito combo and the milkshake and burger combo receive specific praise, as does the Lotus Cheesecake. Portions were called big in one review, and the space has been used for catching up, relaxing and business meetings.
Service is a consistent strength, with multiple visitors describing staff as friendly, patient, welcoming and fast. Still, food quality is not completely even. One order arrived with cold, hard eggs and a slightly sour sausage, while another reviewer disliked the keema chicken and coconut-milk coffee.
Delivery also drew a complaint about rotten tomatoes and a soggy sandwich. Finally, budget for chai carefully: one review reports 6 AED per cup, compared with the 1–2 AED local range mentioned there.