Meringue cake
The vanilla meringue cake is repeatedly praised, with one reviewer calling it light, perfectly sweet and melt-in-the-mouth.
Cipriani Dolci Dubai Mall
Downtown Dubai
Cipriani Dolci Dubai Mall is an Italian café in Downtown Dubai, suited to a polished shopping break over coffee and dessert. Reviews most often point to the vanilla meringue cake and cappuccino, while the blue-and-white setting adds a stylish pause in the Fashion Avenue area.
Reputation Score
3.4
★★★☆☆
618 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Coffee quality
Espresso-based drinks are a strong point: reviewers describe the espresso as rich and smooth and the cappuccino as excellent.
Stylish setting
The clean blue-and-white aesthetic and elegant setup make it an attractive place to pause during a Dubai Mall shopping trip.
Fresh pastries
One review found the pastries fresh and nicely presented, making the café more compelling for a dessert-and-coffee stop than a full meal.
Breakfast options
Breakfast is basic rather than extensive, but scrambled eggs, eggs Benedict and coffee were all described positively by one visitor.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit early. Avoid rush hour or try a Friday morning, when one reviewer found it usually less crowded and the line moving fast.
Check the bill. Ask to see the bill before tapping your card and check whether a service charge has been added.
Share dessert. The vanilla meringue slice may be large enough for two, which helps offset its AED 100 price.
Expect basics. Breakfast is tasty but limited, and the coffee selection is mainly espresso-based rather than broad filter or specialty coffee.
Use parking. For drivers, a review notes free parking at Fashion parking and valet service.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue, Ground Floor - Unit GF - 027 - 1 Financial Ctr St
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Pistachio Ice Cream
The pistachio ice cream is described as rich and creamy, and another reviewer particularly enjoyed its flavour.
Tiramisu
Tiramisu is another dessert people specifically recommend, especially alongside a latte.
Argentinian prawns
One returning diner names the Argentinian prawns as a favourite main course and also praises the accompanying bread.
Strawberry tart
The strawberry tart receives a strong recommendation, with one review noting its lemony taste and restrained sweetness.
Common Concerns
High prices
Cake portions can feel expensive: several reviews mention around AED 100 for a slice, with some calling the value poor.
Long queues
The café is small and often crowded, with reviews reporting evening lines and waits of around 10 to 30 minutes.
Uneven service
Service experiences vary sharply, from quick and polite visits to complaints about dismissive managers, delayed ordering and unwelcoming staff.
Inconsistent food
Dessert opinions are mixed: some call the meringue cake exceptional, while another compared a bestseller cake to supermarket cake.
Food concerns
One review reported vomiting and diarrhoea after four people ate the vanilla meringue cake; this is an allegation, not an established finding.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
75 aed
small crepe
“The only downside is the price as this little crepe is 75 aed for a very tiny piece and the cake was 100 aed 😱 Other done that, the place is nice and the staff were helpful”Google review · February 2026
100 aed
cake
“The only downside is the price as this little crepe is 75 aed for a very tiny piece and the cake was 100 aed 😱 Other done that, the place is nice and the staff were helpful”Google review · February 2026
237 AED
2 cakes and 2 coffees
“All 2 cakes and 2 coffees was for 237 AED”Google review · November 2024
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The Bottom Line
Cipriani Dolci is an Italian café in Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue area, and its clearest draw is a glamorous coffee-and-dessert break rather than an ambitious full meal. The vanilla meringue cake is the headline order: some diners describe it as exceptionally light, while others find it ordinary for the price. Cappuccino, espresso and iced coffee also receive stronger feedback than the tea or black coffee.
The setting is elegant, with a clean blue-and-white look, and the café works well as a stylish pause during shopping. Breakfast is available, including eggs Benedict and scrambled eggs, though the selection is described as basic. Reviews also mention tiramisu, pistachio ice cream, strawberry tart and Argentinian prawns, so there is more than cake if you want a meal.
Plan around the queues. The small café can have an evening line or a 30-minute wait, while Friday mornings may be calmer. Prices are firmly premium: one review paid AED 100 for a cake slice and another paid AED 75 for a small crepe.
Check the bill before paying, as guests report service charges being added or presented unclearly. Service is notably inconsistent, ranging from quick and warm to dismissive, so expectations matter as much as the décor.