Italian Coffee
Reviewers praise the Italian-style espresso, balanced Americano and coconut-milk latte.
Cipriani Dolci Jumeirah
Jumeirah
Cipriani Dolci Jumeirah is an upscale Italian restaurant and café in Jumeirah, suited to a polished coffee break, relaxed meal or dessert stop. Reviewers repeatedly single out the Italian-style espresso, meringue cake and elegant yacht-style setting.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
675 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Signature Desserts
The meringue cake is described as light and airy, while the signature cheesecake and apple pie also earn praise.
Italian Classics
Beef pepperoni pizza and penne bolognese were both described as rich, delicious and made with high-quality ingredients.
Yacht Interior
The unique yacht-style interior gives the café-restaurant a distinctive, elegant setting.
Breakfast Eggs
A breakfast review found the Eggs Benedict and scrambled eggs in croissants well executed, with eggs cooked medium as requested.
Family Welcome
One family of four said their waiter was professional and especially kind to the children.
What to Eat at Cipriani Dolci Jumeirah How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Cipriani Dolci Jumeirah, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Cipriani Dolci Jumeirah got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Beef pepperoni pizza Net +1
“I ordered the beef pepperoni pizza and penne bolognese—both were absolutely delicious, rich in flavor, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients.”
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“I ordered the beef pepperoni pizza and penne bolognese—both were absolutely delicious, rich in flavor, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients.”April 2025
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Berry cheesecake Net +1
“Lovely place for some good dessert and coffee. Friendly staff and professional service! Highly recommend their fresh apple pie that comes with ice cream & their berry cheesecake.”
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“Lovely place for some good dessert and coffee. Friendly staff and professional service! Highly recommend their fresh apple pie that comes with ice cream & their berry cheesecake.”November 2024
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Eggs benedict Net +1
“We ordered Eggs Benedict and scrambled eggs in croissants. The eggs were cooked perfectly, just as I asked for—medium.”
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“We ordered Eggs Benedict and scrambled eggs in croissants. The eggs were cooked perfectly, just as I asked for—medium.”December 2024
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Flat whites Net +1
“I like the atmosphere and the great service, breakfast is average and coffee was nice I ordered flat white , overall recommend place to visit .”
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“I like the atmosphere and the great service, breakfast is average and coffee was nice I ordered flat white , overall recommend place to visit .”June 2024
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Fresh apple pie Net +1
“Lovely place for some good dessert and coffee. Friendly staff and professional service! Highly recommend their fresh apple pie that comes with ice cream & their berry cheesecake.”
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“Lovely place for some good dessert and coffee. Friendly staff and professional service! Highly recommend their fresh apple pie that comes with ice cream & their berry cheesecake.”November 2024
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Meringue cake Net +1
“And then there is the meringue cake… absolutely to die for. Light, airy, indulgent, and dangerously addictive — one of those desserts you start craving long after you leave.”
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“And then there is the meringue cake… absolutely to die for. Light, airy, indulgent, and dangerously addictive — one of those desserts you start craving long after you leave.”April 2026
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Penne bolognese Net +1
“I ordered the beef pepperoni pizza and penne bolognese—both were absolutely delicious, rich in flavor, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients.”
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“I ordered the beef pepperoni pizza and penne bolognese—both were absolutely delicious, rich in flavor, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients.”April 2025
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Pistachio croissant Net +1
“Everything is made on the spot and the quality of the product is top. Pistachio croissant it’s best one I’ve ever tried. Well recommended.”
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“Everything is made on the spot and the quality of the product is top. Pistachio croissant it’s best one I’ve ever tried. Well recommended.”August 2024
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Scrambled eggs in croissants Net +1
“We ordered Eggs Benedict and scrambled eggs in croissants. The eggs were cooked perfectly, just as I asked for—medium.”
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“We ordered Eggs Benedict and scrambled eggs in croissants. The eggs were cooked perfectly, just as I asked for—medium.”December 2024
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Signature cheesecake Net +1
“Beautiful place. Im not a big fan of cheesecakes because normally they are too heavy and sweet but this place has a very tasty signature cheesecake. Make sure to try it”
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“Beautiful place. Im not a big fan of cheesecakes because normally they are too heavy and sweet but this place has a very tasty signature cheesecake. Make sure to try it”October 2025
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Americano coffee Net +1
“Best Americano coffee ☕️ in my whole life.. Well balanced coffee taste ... Perfecto ... Bravoooo 🔥👌”
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“Best Americano coffee ☕️ in my whole life.. Well balanced coffee taste ... Perfecto ... Bravoooo 🔥👌”December 2025
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Cappuccino Net +1
“We also had a latte and cappuccino, and both drinks were great. The breakfast and coffee were both delicious, and I especially loved the Christmas tree next to us.”
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“We also had a latte and cappuccino, and both drinks were great. The breakfast and coffee were both delicious, and I especially loved the Christmas tree next to us.”December 2024
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Espresso Net +1
“Hard to really find a good quality espresso the Italien way in dubai, but here you definitely find one.”
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“Hard to really find a good quality espresso the Italien way in dubai, but here you definitely find one.”May 2026
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Latte Net +1
“We also had a latte and cappuccino, and both drinks were great. The breakfast and coffee were both delicious, and I especially loved the Christmas tree next to us.”
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“We also had a latte and cappuccino, and both drinks were great. The breakfast and coffee were both delicious, and I especially loved the Christmas tree next to us.”December 2024
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Latte with 🥥 milk Net +1
“Today I ordered latte with 🥥 milk. Honestly, it was one of the most delicious latte I’ve tried before. Just yummy 😋”
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“Today I ordered latte with 🥥 milk. Honestly, it was one of the most delicious latte I’ve tried before. Just yummy 😋”May 2026
What to Avoid (3)
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Avocado toast Net −1
“The pancakes arrived lukewarm and hard, and the avocado toast tasted like something you’d expect from a basic diner, not a high-end restaurant.”
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“The pancakes arrived lukewarm and hard, and the avocado toast tasted like something you’d expect from a basic diner, not a high-end restaurant.”December 2025
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Chicken in the sauce Net −1
“very bad service, waiters have no desire to work, you sit with your arm outstretched for 20 minutes and wait for them to come even though there are no guests in the room, they didn't offer a chair for your handbag, the chicken in the sauce is fatty and has skin and some scraps”
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“very bad service, waiters have no desire to work, you sit with your arm outstretched for 20 minutes and wait for them to come even though there are no guests in the room, they didn't offer a chair for your handbag, the chicken in the sauce is fatty and has skin and some scraps”August 2025
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Pancakes Net −1
“The pancakes arrived lukewarm and hard, and the avocado toast tasted like something you’d expect from a basic diner, not a high-end restaurant.”
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“The pancakes arrived lukewarm and hard, and the avocado toast tasted like something you’d expect from a basic diner, not a high-end restaurant.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Minimum. If you are only coming for coffee, confirm the current minimum spend first: one Sunday visit was told it was Dhs. 100 per person.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for service, especially during busy periods; one guest waited 35 minutes before receiving a menu.
Confirm Booking. When reserving or joining a queue, reconfirm the arrangement with the host because reviews describe cancelled reservations and uneven seating.
Choose Dessert. For a lighter visit, make the meringue cake the main order; a reviewer called it light, airy and dangerously addictive.
Try Croissant. At breakfast, consider the pistachio croissant, which one reviewer called the best they had tried.
Plan the visit
Practical details
629 Al Wasl Rd
1 - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
| Mon | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven Service
Several reviews describe long waits, including 30–35 minutes before menus or table service arrived.
Seating Friction
Guests report inconsistent queue and reservation handling, including being skipped while later arrivals were seated.
High Prices
A group lunch review called the prices above average and very high for what was offered.
Food Misses
One visit found the pancakes lukewarm and hard, while the avocado toast felt more diner-like than upscale.
Venue Disturbance
A review reported the fire alarm sounding every 15 minutes and initially uncomfortable warmth from low air conditioning.
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The Bottom Line
Cipriani Dolci Jumeirah is an upscale Italian café-restaurant in Jumeirah, with a polished but generally relaxed atmosphere. It works for an Italian-style coffee, breakfast, dessert or occasional meal rather than an especially casual drop-in. The yacht-style interior is a major part of the appeal, and several reviews describe the setting as elegant, comfortable and suitable for a relaxed business meeting.
Coffee and sweets are the clearest strengths. Reviewers mention well-balanced espresso and Americano, a delicious coconut-milk latte, meringue cake, signature cheesecake and fresh apple pie with ice cream. Breakfast brings Eggs Benedict, scrambled eggs in croissants and a notably praised pistachio croissant.
For a fuller meal, beef pepperoni pizza and penne bolognese received strong reviews, although breakfast quality was described as average by some guests. Service is the main reason to be cautious. Alongside accounts of attentive, professional staff, others report waiting 30–35 minutes for menus, inattentive table service and confusing queue or reservation handling.
Prices are considered high by some diners, and one Sunday coffee visit was quoted a Dhs. 100-per-person minimum spend. Confirm current conditions before going, and allow extra time during busy periods.