Common Grounds - Palm Jumeirah Mall

Name: Common Grounds - Palm Jumeirah Mall
Address: Ground Floor - Nakheel Mall, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971509001699

Palm Jumeirah

Restaurant 0 509 001 699

Common Grounds in Palm Jumeirah is a café-restaurant suited to coffee breaks, brunch and family visits. Reviews highlight its Spanish latte, fresh pastries and a children’s play area that lets parents sit with a drink while little ones stay occupied.

Reputation Score

4.9

★★★★★

418 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Kids’ area

The play area keeps children occupied while parents enjoy coffee or a meal, with books and toys available.

Spanish latte

The Spanish latte is a standout order; one customer called it unbelievably good, while another requests it less sweet.

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What to Eat at Common Grounds - Palm Jumeirah Mall

These items at Common Grounds - Palm Jumeirah Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 1

Turkish eggs Net +2

“This place has a vibe.. excellent menu.. good food.. great coffee.. humble staff and they have detox water too.. if we were to rate açai bowls in Dubai.. this place will win the first spot 👍 and my personal fav is their Turkish eggs 🥰”

Honorable mentions (12)

Avi on toast Net +1

“We came for a breakfast and Aileen and Ruth were so amazing they even brought a cake with candle for my boys birthday 🎂 nice Avi on toast”
Avocado toast Net +1

“I had a delightful experience at common grounds cafe! The avocado toast was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.”
Banana bread Net +1

“The banana bread is the best 😊”
Blueberry pancakes Net +1

“The blueberry pancakes were the best I had so far.”
Burger Net +1

“They have good burger and cupcakes too. 😍”
Cheesecake Net +1

“it's my first time to visit this restaurant.the food i tasted was Tulum Prawn Tacos.and my drinks was ice cold spanish Latte.and my dessert was cheesecake.all the food is delicious.and specialy all the staff are kind.and they are all friendly loveyah see you again❤️🥰”
Cookies Net +1

“It was my birthday, and she went out of her way to make it super special by baking fresh cookies just for me and even singing the birthday song – such a thoughtful and heartwarming gesture that I’ll never forget!”
Croissants Net +1

“I’ve been in this place for 7 times already and still counting. They have the best croissants in town.”
Cupcakes Net +1

“They have good burger and cupcakes too. 😍”
Eggs benedict Net +1

“We keep coming back here because my husband love the eggs benedict.”
Hot chocolate Net +1

“Rachael & mj are very accommodating staff at common ground very friendly staff i like the way mj assist me and the way she smile to customer BEST HOT CHOCOLATE I EVER TRY! GOOD JOB GUYS BEST EMPLOYEE”
Tulum prawn tacos Net +1

“it's my first time to visit this restaurant.the food i tasted was Tulum Prawn Tacos.and my drinks was ice cold spanish Latte.and my dessert was cheesecake.all the food is delicious.and specialy all the staff are kind.and they are all friendly loveyah see you again❤️🥰”

Drinks 6

Bondi acai smoothie Net +1

“We also love their bondi acai smoothie.”
Chai latte Net +1

“Rachel prepared our drinks chai Latte and spanish Latte and taste so god.”
Coffee latte Net +1

“I order coffee latte. And my two kids playing in the play center while im enjoying my coffee.”
Espresso Net +1

“My absolute favorite place to get an espresso and enjoy vibrant and delicious food. The staff are very attentive and always ready to provide you with whatever you require or crave. Definitely worth a try!”
Iced latte Net +1

“Kid-friendly place with great tasting coffee! They have a play area where my daughter played while my husband and I had our conversation over coffee. The staff are accommodating and good with kids (MJ, Aileen and Earl). Ordered iced latte and really happy with it!”
Matcha latté Net +1

“The best Matcha Latté because they do one thing here. Housemade Almond Milk. This changes the taste of everything to extremely tasty!”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Order Spanish. Try the Spanish latte; if you prefer less sweetness, ask for it that way, as one regular customer does.

Bring kids. For family visits, use the play area and its books and toys to keep toddlers occupied during the meal.

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Practical details

Ground Floor - Nakheel Mall

The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

0 509 001 699

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Common Concerns

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Child noise

The play area can make the café less peaceful, with reviews mentioning uncontrolled children and balls reaching dining tables.

Work distractions

Online meetings and the family-friendly setup can make it difficult to enjoy a quiet coffee or work session.

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The Bottom Line

Common Grounds in Palm Jumeirah is a café-restaurant with a strong family angle but enough coffee-and-brunch appeal for adults too. You can come for breakfast, Turkish eggs, avocado toast or a Spanish latte, then add pastries or a smoothie if you are stopping in for something lighter. The children’s play area is the defining practical feature: reviews describe books, toys and space that keep toddlers occupied while parents eat or read.

Food feedback is consistently specific. Croissants, blueberry pancakes, banana bread and pastries all receive individual praise, while the menu also includes healthy choices and food for little babies. Housemade almond milk is used in the matcha latte, and one customer found the Spanish latte especially good; regulars sometimes request it less sweet.

Power outlets are another useful detail for a café visit. The atmosphere depends heavily on what you want. Families may appreciate the lively setup, but uncontrolled children, close tables and customers taking online meetings can undermine a quiet meal or work session.

Service is usually described as warm and attentive, though one visit reported slow, disorganised handling. If bringing your own water, check the beverage policy first: one reviewer said outside water was refused and mentioned a 20 AED replacement.