Warm service
Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming and professional, including during a late closing-time visit.
Costa Coffee
DIFC
Costa Coffee is a counter-service coffee shop in DIFC for hot drinks, iced coolers, sweet snacks and sandwiches. Reviews point to a warm, peaceful setting where you can settle in with a flat white, grab a quick snack or work on a laptop.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
124 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quick orders
Morning service is reported to stay fast even during the busy rush.
Peaceful setting
The cosy interiors and calm atmosphere suit a quiet coffee, meeting or short work session.
Laptop friendly
One visitor worked on a laptop for four hours using the available unlimited free Wi-Fi and parking.
Outdoor seating
There is outdoor seating that one reviewer particularly liked during the cooler months.
Snack options
Reviews mention tasty muffins, cakes and snacks alongside the coffee selection.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check hours. For a late coffee, check the closing time first: a reviewer found the store closed at 10 PM.
Use Wi-Fi. Bring your laptop if useful; a review highlights simple Wi-Fi access and a four-hour work session.
Try outdoors. Choose the outdoor seats in the cooler months, when one reviewer found them especially pleasant.
Ask for guidance. If you are unsure what to order, ask the barista for help; one indecisive customer found that useful.
Check the app. If you have not downloaded the app before, ask about the first-download free drink mentioned by a reviewer.
Specify coffee. If you prefer a stronger flat white, clarify the milk-to-coffee balance after one reviewer found theirs too milky.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Zayed Rd
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
flat white
A regular visitor typically pairs a flat white with a quick snack.
chocolate Frappuccino
The chocolate Frappuccino was specifically praised as yummy.
ice chai latte
One reviewer singled out the ice chai latte as tasty.
new maple nut Spanish latte
A reviewer recommended trying the new maple nut Spanish latte and also noted speedy delivery.
Common Concerns
Mixed coffee
Coffee feedback is uneven: one visitor called the taste below average, while another found a flat white overly milky.
Milky flat white
A flat white medio was reported to contain so much milk that the coffee was barely noticeable.
Early closing
The branch closes at 10 PM, which may feel early if you are planning a late coffee.
Gluten-free choice
One reviewer specifically asked for a wider selection of gluten-free products.
Service inconsistency
Older reviews include complaints about poor service and a morning opening-door issue.
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The Bottom Line
Costa Coffee in DIFC is a practical stop for a flat white, iced drink or quick snack, with a calm room that works for a short meeting or laptop session. The reviews suggest the branch’s strongest point is its service: staff are often described as welcoming and fast, even during the morning rush. The setting is more than a grab-and-go counter.
Visitors mention cosy interiors, peaceful surroundings, outdoor seating that is pleasant in cooler months, and simple Wi-Fi access. One reviewer stayed on a laptop for four hours, while another used the café before or after a meeting in the business building. Cakes, muffins and snacks provide an easy accompaniment to coffee.
There are a few useful ordering notes. Reviews mention a tasty ice chai latte, a chocolate Frappuccino and the new maple nut Spanish latte, while the flat white feedback is less consistent. One customer found a flat white medio so milky that the coffee was barely noticeable, and another rated the overall coffee taste below average.
Check the 10 PM closing time before planning a late visit. Gluten-free choices may also feel limited, and older reviews record occasional service and opening-time problems, so expectations should focus on a convenient, generally friendly coffee stop rather than specialty-coffee precision.