Smooth shisha
Reviews repeatedly describe the shisha as smooth, flavorful and adjustable to personal preferences.
COALYARD
Al Barsha
COALYARD is a 24/7 resto-cafe in Al Barsha with a rustic industrial feel, Western and Lebanese food, speciality drinks and shisha. Reviews make it especially appealing for relaxed breakfasts, late-night lounging and laptop sessions, with comfortable sofas and both indoor and outdoor seating.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,310 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
24/7 opening
The café is open around the clock, making it useful for early breakfasts, morning shisha or late-night visits.
Comfortable work
Comfortable sofas, calm surroundings and late hours suit extended laptop sessions; one visit lasted from 2 AM to 5 AM.
Indoor seating
Indoor and outdoor seating gives shisha visitors a choice, including an indoor option during Dubai’s hotter weather.
Breakfast choice
Breakfast includes varied Oriental dishes and build-your-own options, with manakeesh and filling bowls also mentioned.
Easy parking
A reviewer found the café easy to reach and parking straightforward, which is useful for casual or office-area visits.
Healthy options
The menu includes well-liked lighter choices such as açaí bowls, smoothies, salads and fresh juices.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check matches. For match nights, confirm the seating policy before going; one reviewer received conflicting information about reservations and availability.
Try indoors. Choose indoor shisha seating if you want to avoid the outdoor heat.
Avoid weekends. For quieter work or conversation, consider a weekday visit because weekends can be busy.
Work late. The 24/7 hours and comfortable sofas make a late laptop session possible; one reviewer worked there from 2 AM to 5 AM.
Check Monday offers. On Monday evenings, ask about the ladies-night deal for shisha and drinks before ordering separately.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al BarshaAl - 73 37 St
Al Barsha Third - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
avocado smoothie
The avocado smoothie was described as creamy and delicious, making it a useful lighter drink choice.
lemon ginger drink
The lemon ginger drink was praised as refreshing alongside shisha.
double beef burger
The double beef burger was specifically recommended with the café’s latte.
Impossible Bowl
The Impossible Bowl was described as light but satisfying within the all-day breakfast menu.
Alfredo pizza
The Alfredo pizza was described as creamy and fresh from the oven.
Common Concerns
Seating confusion
One match-night visitor received conflicting information about reservations and was turned away despite seeing several empty tables.
Loud music
Music was reported as too loud for business meetings, even though separate business seating was available.
Weekend crowds
The café can get busy on weekends, so it may be less suitable for an unhurried work session then.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
49aed
ladies night with shisha and drinks
“Ps: on Monday evenings they have ladies night where you can get shisha and drinks for just 49aed”Google review · June 2025
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The Bottom Line
COALYARD is a 24/7 café in Al Barsha built around relaxed meals, drinks and shisha. Breakfast is a strong draw: reviews mention an Oriental breakfast, build-your-own breakfast plates, manakeesh, açaí bowls and filling egg dishes. It also works for a long catch-up or laptop session, with one visitor staying from 2 AM until 5 AM on comfortable sofas.
The shisha is the most consistent highlight in the reviews, described as smooth, flavorful and prepared to individual preferences. You can sit indoors or outdoors, and indoor shisha is useful during hot weather. The menu goes beyond café snacks too, with mentions of a double beef burger, pasta, steaks, mixed grill and fresh juices.
Parking was described as easy, and several office workers found the location convenient for lunch. There are a couple of things to keep in mind. One match-night visit exposed confusion over reservations and seating, while another review found the music too loud for business meetings.
Weekends can also be busy. If you visit on a Monday evening, check the ladies-night offer: one customer reported shisha and drinks for 49aed.