Italian Breakfast
Breakfast favourites include fluffy Benedict brioche, excellent coffee, croissants and a three-course breakfast.
Cipriani Dolci Mall of Emirates
Al Barsha
Cipriani Dolci is an elegant Italian cafe in Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha, suited to breakfast, lunch or an afternoon coffee and dessert. Reviews particularly highlight the Vanilla Meringue Cake and Italian breakfast dishes, while the mall setting provides both an airy interior and terrace-style seating.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
259 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Signature Desserts
The Vanilla Meringue Cake is repeatedly praised for its fluffy texture and generous size, with meringue desserts and lemon tart also mentioned.
Italian Dishes
Customers specifically enjoy the burrata and truffle pizza, burrata salad, pasta and eggplant alla parmigiano.
Calm Setting
Despite being in the mall, reviewers describe the location as cosy, airy and relatively quiet, especially around the luxury-brand area.
Dietary Help
One reviewer with coeliac disease received knowledgeable guidance and gluten-free bread with butter and balsamic vinegar.
Fresh Breakfast
A breakfast visit included fresh avocado and tomato-mozzarella sandwiches, pistachio bomboloni, coffee and orange juice, served quickly.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Breakfast. Choose breakfast for Benedict brioche, croissants or a three-course menu; one reviewer specifically found the Benedict fluffy and flavourful.
Share Cake. The Vanilla Meringue Cake is described as large enough for two or three people, making sharing more sensible at its premium price.
Visit Off-Peak. If noise or busy service would bother you, consider lunch rather than noisier periods; one reviewer said lunchtime seemed calmer.
Ask Allergies. Guests avoiding gluten should explain their requirements: a coeliac diner received helpful allergy guidance and gluten-free bread.
Check Orders. Confirm special pasta changes when ordering, as one guest received the wrong pasta and then faced an additional-charge discussion.
Reserve Ahead. For busy periods, plan ahead: a review notes that the restaurant can be especially busy on weekends and recommends reserving.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall of the Emirates - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Panettone
One breakfast regular described the Panettone as world-class and was pleased to find it in stock.
avocado and leek salad
The avocado and leek salad was described as light, refreshing and well balanced for a lighter meal.
Common Concerns
Service Lapses
Reviews include a 15-minute wait after an order was taken because it had not been entered into the system.
High Prices
Several customers consider the pricing high for the mall, including AED 100 for a cake slice and 85 dirhams for ice cream.
Noisy Seating
One repeat visitor found the cafe very noisy, while another found tables and service areas too close for comfortable dining.
Mixed Desserts
The Baba cake was reported as overly soaked with bitter syrup, and another reviewer found a signature torte too sweet and syrupy.
Order Disputes
A customer reported receiving the wrong pasta and being told a replacement would cost extra, despite the request being misunderstood.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
100 dhs
sponge cake
“The sponge cake is worth its 100 dhs price”Google review · May 2024
100 AED a slice
signature torte
“The Cipriani in MOE offered a variety of dessert and meals, I just wanted to try the signature torte, for 100 AED a slice it’s not entirely worth it”Google review · February 2024
85 dirhams
cup of ice cream
“However, no one should pay 85 dirhams for a cup of ice cream guys”Google review · August 2023
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The Bottom Line
Cipriani Dolci is an Italian cafe in Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha, where people stop for breakfast, lunch, coffee or a proper dessert break during shopping. Breakfast is a strong draw: Benedict brioche, croissants, sandwiches and a three-course breakfast all receive good mentions. For a sweet finish, the Vanilla Meringue Cake is the standout, while the burrata and truffle pizza is a recurring savoury favourite.
The setting feels more polished than a typical mall cafe. Reviews describe an elegant interior, an airy high-ceiling terrace within the mall and a quieter position near luxury brands. Some guests find it cosy and relaxing; others report significant noise or tables and service areas being too close, so the exact table can affect the experience.
Service is similarly mixed. Many diners describe attentive, warm hospitality and consistent visits, but others report an order left unentered for 15 minutes, disputed order changes and poor responses when food was criticised. Prices are firmly premium: one review cites 100 AED for a cake slice and another 85 dirhams for ice cream.
If you are visiting for dessert, sharing the generously sized Vanilla Meringue Cake may make more sense. Gluten-free guidance and bread were also available for one coeliac diner, though it is still worth explaining dietary needs clearly.