Beach setting
Outdoor tables sit between Kite Beach and the running track, giving breakfast and post-workout stops a relaxed seaside feel.
Jumeirah
Common Grounds - Kite Beach is an outdoor cafe in Jumeirah for beachside breakfasts, brunches and post-jog drinks. Reviews particularly point to the avocado toast, acai bowl and relaxed views between the sand and running track.
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Outdoor tables sit between Kite Beach and the running track, giving breakfast and post-workout stops a relaxed seaside feel.
The acai bowl is repeatedly described as fresh and generous, with one review noting a large portion packed with varied fruits.
Low-carb breakfasts, protein porridge and chicken-avocado wraps give health-conscious diners substantial options rather than just light snacks.
Several reviews describe staff as welcoming and attentive, with regulars saying their usual coffee order is remembered.
Protein smoothies are a standout for some visitors, and calorie listings on smoothies help people tracking daily intake.
Takeaway coffee can be quick even when the cafe is full, which suits beach walks and morning runs.
Avoid weekends. Visit outside busy weekend mornings if you want a better chance of finding comfortable seating without a wait.
Request beach seating. If crowded tables bother you, ask for a spot closer to the beach or water before settling in.
Check add-ons. Confirm the cost of extras before ordering: additional eggs were reported at 20 dhs on one visit.
Use digital ordering. Digital ordering and payment are available, a useful option when you prefer a quicker, more self-directed visit.
Try smoothies. For calorie-conscious orders, check the listed smoothie calories; protein smoothies received especially strong feedback.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Tue | 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wed | 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thu | 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Fri | 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sat | 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sun | 5:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
A recurring breakfast choice, with reviews describing it as enjoyable and recommending it for a Kite Beach morning.
The Mexican Wrap is singled out as a brunch dish worth trying and is described as healthy in another review.
A named drink that one reviewer found especially refreshing after swimming.
Some diners found the food expensive for basic ingredients; one specifically called a roast chicken salad priced at 72 dhs overpriced.
Coffee feedback is mixed, ranging from top-notch flat whites to complaints that the latte tasted like an Americano and the beans were bitter.
Tables can feel packed, with one diner reporting that people kept bumping into their chair.
Although many reviews praise the team, others mention slow or inattentive service, including forgotten dishes and bills.
Paid add-ons can push the bill higher; one review described a 20 dhs charge for additional eggs.
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
additional eggs
“The avocado toast was enjoyable, but the 20 dhs charge for additional eggs felt steep, totaling 80 dhs”Google review · November 2023
yogurt, chocolate porridge and smoothie
“We 153AED for a little yogurt, chocolate porridge and smoothie”Google review · December 2024
The Bottom Line
Common Grounds - Kite Beach is an outdoor cafe in Jumeirah positioned between the beach and running track, so it naturally suits breakfast after a jog, a takeaway coffee before a walk, or a relaxed brunch with a sea view. The menu leans healthy: reviewers mention the avocado toast, acai bowl, chicken avocado wrap and protein porridge. One protein porridge serving was described as containing 30g of protein and being lightly sweetened with honey.
The acai bowl is a frequent favourite, with a notably large portion and a wide variety of fruit. Low-carb plates, protein smoothies and calorie listings also make the menu useful for people watching what they eat. Mexican Wrap and French toast are other named brunch picks, while coffee feedback is less consistent: some regulars call it excellent, but others found it bitter, sour or lacking flavour.
The beach atmosphere and friendly staff are strong reasons to come, though the experience is not always seamless. Weekend mornings can be busy, tables may be tightly packed, and some visitors felt prices were high for simple dishes. Extras can add up, so check charges before ordering.
Ask about seating nearer the water if you want more space, and consider digital ordering and payment when available.