Karak tea
Karak and other teas are repeatedly praised, including a review describing the tea as fresh milk tea.
Chaska Chai Cafeteria
Dubai Investment Park
Chaska Chai Cafeteria is an Indian-style tea and snacks stop in Dubai Investment Park, known in reviews for karak tea, samosas and shawarma. It suits a quick, budget-friendly breakfast or evening bite, though seating and service can be uneven when the counter gets busy.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
154 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Samosas
Samosas receive consistent praise, with one review also calling the samosa chaats excellent.
Shawarma
Several customers enjoyed the shawarma, including one who specifically recommended the Arabic version.
Low budget
Reviews describe breakfast and Indian-style street food as affordable, making it a practical everyday stop.
Breakfast option
The Burata Omlet is singled out as a worthwhile morning order by one customer.
Late snacks
A review says tea, coffee and snacks were available until 11.00pm.
Tips for a Better Visit
Beat crowds. For a quieter visit, avoid the weekend rush that one reviewer says starts around 4pm.
Ask fresh. Ask for shawarma to be made fresh rather than accepting one already prepared and kept aside.
Clarify spice. If ordering spicy shawarma, explain the flavour you want; one customer received mostly chilli instead.
Try breakfast. Consider visiting in the morning for the Burata Omlet, which a reviewer specifically recommends.
Budget tea. The tea was reported at about 1 dirham per cup, useful for a quick low-cost stop.
Family visit. If visiting with family, check the atmosphere first, as one dinner visit was disrupted by nearby drinking.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop No 7
Dubai Investment Park Second, Dubai
Common Concerns
Inconsistent shawarma
One customer reported three poor shawarma experiences, including fries-heavy filling and an overly chilli-focused version.
Slow service
Service was described as poor, and another review mentions queues at the counters when fresh food is being prepared.
Limited seating
The chai was praised, but the seating was specifically described as not very good.
Family atmosphere
A diner left with a takeaway order after people were drinking in front of their table during a family dinner.
Online ordering
One customer could not get through when trying to order online.
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The Bottom Line
Chaska Chai Cafeteria is a casual Indian-style tea and snacks stop in Dubai Investment Park. Reviews make the karak tea and samosas the safest reasons to come: customers repeatedly praise both, while the samosa chaats also receive a strong mention. Breakfast is another draw, especially the Burata Omlet recommended by one reviewer.
Shawarma is more mixed. Several customers call it tasty or recommend the Arabic shawarma, but one detailed review describes three disappointing orders, including a fries-heavy filling and a version dominated by chilli. If you order it, ask whether it will be made fresh and be clear about the spice level.
This is a budget-oriented place rather than a polished sit-down cafe. One reviewer reported tea at around 1 dirham per cup, and another found breakfast available at very low cost. Seating is not consistently comfortable, and service can slow down at busy times.
A weekend review says the crowd builds from 4pm, while an older review mentions queues when waiting for fresh fast food. Families may want to check the atmosphere before settling in: one diner left after people nearby were drinking during dinner. For a quick tea, samosa or breakfast, though, the late availability of snacks and drinks can be convenient.