Open 24 Hours
The branch stays open 24 hours, which suits late-night work or an off-hours coffee.
Costa Coffee
Barsha Heights
Costa Coffee in Barsha Heights is a counter-service coffee shop for hot drinks, iced coolers, sweet snacks and sandwiches. This branch stands out for its 24-hour opening, cosy indoor seating and small outdoor area, making it useful for late-night laptop work, quick coffee stops or casual meet-ups.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
492 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Outdoor Seating
The outdoor seating is described as especially appealing during Dubai’s cooler winter months.
Laptop Friendly
Reviews mention Wi-Fi, phone-charger sockets and wireless charging built into the tables.
Quick Service
Even when busy, service is often described as quick, with one regular receiving coffee in about one to two minutes.
Regular Recognition
Several regulars say staff remember their usual coffee preferences, including sugar and milk choices.
Clean Space
One review specifically describes the café as clean, alongside friendly service.
Desserts
Customers call the desserts delicious and specifically praise options such as banana bread, cakes and muffins.
Tips for a Better Visit
Clarify Seating. If you plan to eat in, say so when ordering; one customer received a takeaway cup by mistake.
Avoid Rushes. Allow extra time during busy periods, as one review says there is usually a rush.
Try Outdoors. Consider the outdoor tables during the cooler winter months, when the seating is described as especially pleasant.
Check Modifications. Confirm custom coffee requests at handover, especially if you want an Americano with less water.
Plan Toilets. Plan a toilet stop elsewhere before settling in, since reviews say the café has no toilet inside.
Plan the visit
Practical details
TECOM Thuraya Building Ground Floor
Al Thanyah First - Barsha Heights, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Iced Matcha with coconut milk
A customer’s recommended order, described as a lasting favourite.
Toffenut frappe
A reviewer suggests this frappe as a worthwhile try during a visit.
Cheese sandwich
The cheese sandwich receives a positive mention, although the supplied plastic cutlery was criticised.
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is praised alongside the branch’s cakes.
Cold Americano
A customer reported being pleased with both the cold Americano and Hibiscus drink.
Common Concerns
No Toilet
Several reviews say there is no toilet inside the café, which can be inconvenient during longer stays.
Small Interior
The café has limited space, so indoor seating can feel cramped when it is busy.
Drink Inconsistency
Reviews report inconsistent Mocha flavour and repeated problems following an Americano request for less water.
Weak Cutlery
Plastic knives and forks reportedly break when customers try to cut the cheese sandwich.
High Prices
One customer considered the prices slightly high despite finding the drink quality good.
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The Bottom Line
Costa Coffee in Barsha Heights is a counter-service chain for hot drinks, iced coolers, sweet snacks and sandwiches. Reviews make this branch especially useful for a quick coffee, a laptop session or a catch-up: it has indoor seating, a small outdoor area and is described as open 24 hours. There is more to try than a standard latte.
Customers mention the iced Matcha with coconut milk, Toasted Banana bread, Toffenut frappe, cheese sandwich, and hot chocolate with cakes. The food gets mixed feedback: desserts and some sandwiches are enjoyed, while one regular found the food less fresh and another struggled with the plastic knife and fork. Drink consistency is also not completely foolproof; an Americano order for less water was repeatedly missed, and a reviewer found the Mocha’s flavour changed between visits.
The atmosphere is generally calm and welcoming, with charging points at tables and, in one review, Wi-Fi and phone-charger sockets for laptop work. It can get busy, though service is often called quick. The shop is small, and several reviews say there is no toilet inside.
Prices were described as slightly high, without specific amounts. If you are sitting in, make the dine-in request clear when ordering, and consider the outdoor tables during Dubai’s cooler months.