Welcoming service
Regulars describe staff as accommodating, attentive and familiar with their usual orders.
Costa Coffee - Deira City Center
Port Saeed
Costa Coffee - Deira City Center is a counter-service coffee shop in Port Saeed for hot drinks, iced coolers, sweet snacks and sandwiches. Reviews make it appealing for a comfortable coffee break, with particular praise for the matcha, Basque Cheesecake and welcoming service.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
161 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Comfortable setting
The café is repeatedly described as clean, cozy and comfortable, with seating that works for relaxing or meeting friends.
Matcha customisation
A reviewer enjoyed the matcha after a barista suggested a sweetened version at no extra cost.
Spacious seating
One review found ample seating and a normal weekday-evening crowd, making it easier to sit and talk.
Fresh salad
The tuna salad was specifically described as fresh, healthy and tasty.
Free WiFi
Free WiFi was noted as useful for business meetings, work or a casual coffee stop.
Good cake
The Basque Cheesecake surprised a cheesecake skeptic with its rich, smooth texture.
Tips for a Better Visit
Request less ice. If ordering iced matcha, ask for much less ice; one reviewer said the small drink was finished in three to five sips.
Ask about tea. If tea is what you want, check availability before ordering because one customer found no tea on repeated visits.
Bring a charger. For laptop work, bring your own charging solution because a review says there are no universal charging boards.
Try off-peak. For easier seating or working, consider a quieter period; one review found the café uncrowded on a weekday evening.
Try sweetened matcha. If you prefer a sweeter drink, ask whether sweetened matcha suits your order; one customer enjoyed it without an extra charge.
Plan the visit
Practical details
MAF Tower - Al Ittihad Rd - next to Deira City Centre
Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
Iced Americano
The Iced Americano is described as refreshing, with another review praising a large serving.
matcha latte
The matcha latte can be ordered sweetened, and one reviewer enjoyed that version without an extra charge.
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate was singled out as a favourite and enjoyed during a visit to DCC.
carrot cake
The carrot cake was described as moist and fresh.
Common Concerns
Tea shortages
One customer said tea was unavailable on repeated visits.
Too much ice
The small iced matcha latte was mostly ice, leaving only three to five sips of drink.
Service inconsistency
Several reviews praise the team, but others describe rude or unwelcoming interactions around coupons and an almond-milk order.
Dry bagel
A customer found the grain bagel with cheese unusually dry and disliked the extra cheese charge.
Weak cappuccino
One review found the cappuccino lacklustre, although the service and ambience were satisfactory.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
3 dhs
cheese
“Charge me 3 dhs for the cheese”Google review · January 2024
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The Bottom Line
Costa Coffee - Deira City Center is a practical Port Saeed stop for a coffee, a quick bite or a relaxed catch-up. You can order familiar hot drinks and iced options, with reviews calling out the matcha, Iced Americano and hot chocolate. The Basque Cheesecake also gets a memorable mention from someone who normally does not enjoy cheesecake.
The setting is one of the stronger reasons to linger. Customers describe the café as clean, cozy and comfortable, with ample seating and free WiFi. That makes it workable for a casual business meeting or laptop session, although one reviewer notes there are no universal charging boards, so bring your own charging solution.
Service is generally the standout: many regulars mention friendly, accommodating and attentive interactions, including staff remembering orders and suggesting a sweetened matcha at no extra cost. Still, the experience is not perfectly consistent. Reviews report tea being unavailable on repeated visits, a lack of napkins, a dry grain bagel with cheese and some uncomfortable exchanges over coupons or milk substitutions.
For iced matcha, ask for much less ice—the small drink was reportedly only three to five sips. If you want to work or secure a table, a quieter weekday period may be more comfortable.