Bean Selection
Single-origin beans from different countries give coffee drinkers plenty to explore, including Ethiopian and Brazilian options.
Coffee Lab
Dubai Production City
Coffee Lab is a Greek speciality cafe chain in Dubai Production City, with specialty coffee, single-origin beans and a relaxed setting for breakfast, brunch or a work break. Reviews especially point to its coffee selection and dedicated quiet work area.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
200 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Coffee Quality
Many customers praise the coffee, with one reviewer calling an Americano made with Ethiopian beans their best coffee in the UAE.
Work Space
A separate quiet area and a work zone make it practical for laptop sessions, remote work and focused study.
Fresh Food
One customer specifically noted that breakfast and lunch items were freshly prepared rather than pre-prepared.
Outdoor Seating
The shaded outdoor seating is useful in cooler weather and gives guests a place to sit with dogs.
Pet Friendly
Dogs are allowed outside, with water bowls provided for them.
Friendly Service
Reviews consistently describe the team as welcoming and attentive, including during a visit close to closing time.
Meeting Room
A separate room can suit meetings with friends or colleagues when the main cafe is not the right setting.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask Beans. Ask about the current single-origin options; customers have enjoyed choosing beans from different countries, including Ethiopia.
Try V60. For a more distinctive coffee order, consider the Kenya iced V60, which one reviewer specifically recommended.
Use Quiet Room. If you need focused laptop time, ask for the quiet room rather than relying on the main seating area.
Bring Dogs Outside. Bring pets for the outdoor seating, where reviews say dogs can stay and water bowls are available.
Check Espresso. For a regular latte, confirm the shot size and cup dosage if you prefer a stronger coffee flavour.
Use Parking. If you are driving, a review says there is a parking lot directly in front of the cafe.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Midtown
Me'aisem First - Dubai Production City, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Kenya iced v60
The Kenya iced V60 is a specifically recommended choice for a more distinctive coffee.
San Sebastian cheesecake
San Sebastian cheesecake is one of the desserts customers call out by name.
pistachio latte
The pistachio latte is another named drink mentioned positively in the reviews.
chocolate waffle
The chocolate waffle was described as super yummy alongside tea.
Greek traditional Kagianas
The Greek traditional Kagianas was praised as an enjoyable breakfast dish.
Santorini Pie
The Santorini Pie was mentioned as part of a meal with a distinctive flavour.
Common Concerns
Weak Latte
One regular latte arrived in a 250–300ml cup with a single shot, tasting more like warm milk than coffee.
Bean Freshness
A specialty-coffee reviewer was disappointed by beans they described as five to six months old.
Tight Interior
The indoor seating was described as very cramped because of the space planning.
Outdoor Pets
Pet seating appears to be outside only, which can be difficult during Dubai’s very hot or cold weather.
Salad Freshness
One review liked the coffee and sandwich but specifically found the salad not fresh.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
26Aed
flat white
“At these prices (26Aed for a flat white) the coffee should be perfect”Google review · September 2024
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The Bottom Line
Coffee Lab is a Greek speciality cafe in Dubai Production City that works equally well for a short coffee stop, breakfast, brunch or a laptop session. The main draw is the coffee: reviews mention single-origin beans from different countries, an Americano with Ethiopian beans, and the Kenya iced V60. There is also a quiet work area for people who want to stay productive rather than just grab a takeaway.
Food and drinks go beyond espresso. Customers have enjoyed the Greek Kagianas, club sandwiches, San Sebastian cheesecake, pistachio latte and chocolate waffle. One breakfast-and-lunch visitor was pleased that dishes were freshly prepared rather than pre-prepared, while another specifically liked the shaded outdoor seating and calm atmosphere.
A separate meeting room is another useful option for colleagues or small gatherings. The cafe is welcoming to dogs outdoors and provides water bowls, but one reviewer was unhappy that pets could not sit inside during Dubai’s extreme temperatures. Indoor seating has also been described as tight.
Coffee quality is generally praised, though a regular latte review reported a single shot diluted in a 250–300ml cup, and another customer questioned the freshness of five-to-six-month-old beans. If driving, a review mentions parking in front of the cafe.