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Chatime - Satwa Branch
Al Satwa
Chatime - Satwa Branch is a bubble tea shop in Al Satwa, with takeaway-friendly drinks ranging from milk teas to fruity iced teas. Reviews point especially to the Pearl Milk Tea, Passion Fruit QQ and Cream Cheese Series, while the small shop is better suited to a quick stop than a long sit-down.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
236 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fruit Options
Passion Fruit QQ combines passion fruit with black pearls and coconut jelly for a refreshing alternative to creamy tea.
Cream Cheese
The Cream Cheese Series is a recurring favourite, with one reviewer saying it paired especially well with cheesecake.
Sweetness Choice
You can request regular sweetness or reduce it to 80%, 50% or 30%.
Helpful Service
Several reviews describe the counter team as welcoming and useful for flavour recommendations, including brown sugar and passionfruit drinks.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try QQ. For a refreshing order, consider Passion Fruit QQ with its black pearls and coconut jelly.
Adjust Sweetness. Ask for 80%, 50% or 30% sweetness if regular sweetness feels too much.
Skip Taro. Taro is the riskiest order: reviews mention sourness, clumping and inconsistent preparation.
Check Karak. If you want Karak, check availability before travelling because one review says it is often out of stock.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Satwa - Dubai
Al Satwa, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Passionfruit Green Tea with Lychee Jelly
A recommended fruit tea with lychee jelly that one reviewer called an exceptional tea flavour.
Caramel Macchiato
A coffee-based drink that received specific praise for its preparation.
Common Concerns
Taro Quality
Taro milk has drawn repeated complaints about sour, powdery or inconsistent preparation.
Karak Availability
Karak has reportedly been unavailable often, despite being a favourite for some customers.
Parking
Finding a parking or stopping space can be difficult, particularly for quick pickup by car.
Small Interior
The outlet has limited room to relax and is mainly suited to takeaway orders.
Price Concerns
Some customers consider certain drinks, particularly taro and coffee, overpriced for what they receive.
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The Bottom Line
Chatime - Satwa Branch is a small bubble tea shop in Al Satwa that works best for takeaway. The menu gives you a choice between creamy classics such as Pearl Milk Tea, refreshing Passion Fruit QQ with black pearls and coconut jelly, and the richer Cream Cheese Series. Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea and iced coffee also receive positive mentions, while the counter team is often credited with recommending flavours and adjusting orders.
The sweetness options are useful if you do not want a very sugary drink: one review mentions regular sweetness as well as 80%, 50% and 30%. Passionfruit drinks are a safer starting point for something fresh, while taro is the main caution. Multiple customers describe the taro as sour, powdery or inconsistent, so it may be worth choosing another flavour first.
This is not a roomy café. Reviews describe a small outlet with little space to sit, and parking or even a brief stopping spot can be frustrating. Check Karak availability before making a special trip, since it has reportedly been out of stock often.
One customer reported paying around AED 19 for a 16oz drink, but treat that as an older customer-reported price rather than a current menu quote.