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Staff are repeatedly described as welcoming, polite, quick and helpful, with regulars saying the team remembers their usual orders.
Jumeirah Village Circle
Coffee Planet is a specialty coffee shop in Jumeirah Village Circle’s Circle Mall, with a cozy indoor setting suited to coffee breaks, catch-ups and remote work. Customers mention drinks such as the pistachio latte and Kenyan V60, along with light bites and cake.
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Staff are repeatedly described as welcoming, polite, quick and helpful, with regulars saying the team remembers their usual orders.
Good internet, comfortable seating and a calm atmosphere make it a practical spot for studying or getting work done.
Soft lighting, comfortable seats and a peaceful indoor atmosphere make the café easy to settle into.
The menu includes specialty coffee, and one review specifically recommends trying a Kenyan V60.
Customers specifically praise the pistachio latte, Spanish latte, cold café frappe and flat white.
Reviews mention a very good chocolate chip cookie, tasty pastries and a warm, fluffy peanut butter stack.
Ask first. Ask the barista for a specialty recommendation; a review specifically suggests trying a Kenyan V60.
Keep receipt. Keep your receipt after ordering: one review says it contains the internet password for the café.
Check food. If ordering a pastry or prepared food, check its freshness and temperature before settling in.
Indoor seating. Plan for indoor seating only, as one customer explicitly noted that there is no outdoor seating.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Several reviews report stale or less-than-fresh food, including croissants, sandwiches and other prepared items.
Food temperature and quality have varied between visits; one review found packaged food close to its expiry date.
Although many customers enjoy the coffee, others found some drinks burnt, weak or below specialty-coffee expectations.
One customer considered the specialty items expensive and reported paying 35 DHS for a cup.
A review reported finding hair on a cake and alleged that the cake was returned to the display.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
single cup of that coffee
“a single cup of that coffee cost 35 DHS”Google review · February 2025
The Bottom Line
Coffee Planet is a specialty coffee shop in Jumeirah Village Circle’s Circle Mall, and its strongest appeal is the combination of capable, welcoming service and a comfortable place to linger. You can order everyday coffee or try more distinctive drinks such as a pistachio latte, Spanish latte, cold café frappe or Kenyan V60. The café works well for a laptop session or a quiet catch-up.
Reviews mention comfortable seats, soft lighting, peaceful surroundings and reliable internet, while another customer calls it an excellent place to meet or work. It is indoors only, so do not expect an outdoor table. There are worthwhile food and sweet options, including a chicken-mushroom sandwich, chocolate chip cookie and peanut butter stack.
The food is the less dependable part of the visit: customers have described stale items, limited healthy choices and inconsistent serving temperatures. One review also raised a serious hygiene concern after finding hair on a cake. Coffee feedback is mostly positive but not uniform.
Some specialty-coffee drinkers found certain cups burnt or too commercial, and specialty items were described as expensive; one review reported 35 DHS for a cup. Asking for a recommendation before ordering is sensible, especially if you want a more distinctive brew.