Airfield views
The balcony and open seating give coffee drinkers a clear view of airport activity and departing or arriving aircraft.
Costa Coffee - Emirates Group HQ - Crew Arrivals
Al Garhoud
Costa Coffee is a counter-service coffee shop in Al Garhoud at Emirates Group HQ, serving hot and iced drinks with snacks and sandwiches. Reviews make it especially appealing for matcha and almond croissants, relaxed meetings, and watching aircraft from the open seating area.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
195 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Plane spotting
A distinctive stop for aviation enthusiasts: you can watch planes while having coffee, a muffin or a donut.
Helpful service
Several reviews describe staff as friendly and accommodating, including a quick replacement when the wrong drink size was served.
Matcha option
The branch is a regular matcha stop for customers who avoid dairy, including one reviewer who orders it with coconut water.
Food choices
Customers specifically praise the salmon quiche, falafel wrap, cheesecake and almond croissant alongside the coffee.
Metro access
The Emirates Metro station is attached to the building, with the café reached by escalator according to a review.
Late hours
One review reports the café was open 24 hours, useful for early starts and late airport-related visits.
Seating space
There are many seats indoors, plus an outside terrace for customers who want to linger and watch airport activity.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try terrace. Choose the large outside terrace when you want to watch airport activity, but check the weather before settling outdoors.
Ask clearly. If ordering matcha with coconut water, confirm the serving size first: one customer received only half a cup.
Use metro. The attached Emirates Metro station and escalator make the branch practical if you are travelling without private transport.
Carry card. Pay by card rather than cash if possible; an older review alleges that cash change was rounded down.
Go early. For an early coffee or breakfast, reviews describe this branch as a good stop before the day gets busy.
Watch flights. Allow time to sit and plane-spot rather than treating it as only a takeaway stop; the open seating is a major part of the appeal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Emirates Group Headquarters Bldg, Ground Floor - 35th St
Al Garhoud, 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
Matcha drink
A customer praised the matcha drink and said it was fresh and well prepared.
Coconut latte
A reviewer called the coconut latte perfect and paired it with a croquet monsieur.
Iced Spanish latte
The iced Spanish latte is a recurring personal order, including a small size for one visit.
Common Concerns
Inconsistent service
Reviews include complaints about reluctant service, rudeness and a staff member refusing a promotion until a supervisor intervened.
Matcha portion
A large matcha made with coconut water was reportedly served half full, leaving the customer feeling they should have ordered small.
Drink quality
One customer felt coffee quality had declined as daily traffic increased; another described a drink as watery.
Balcony heat
The outdoor balcony can become uncomfortable in hot weather, with one reviewer asking for large fans.
Price concerns
One review calls the branch pricey, while another reports being short-changed when paying cash.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
2 AED
refund if you brought your own cup
“20% discount for Emirates Airline staff plus a chance to refund your 2 AED if you brough your own cup”Google review · March 2019
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The Bottom Line
Costa Coffee at Emirates Group HQ is more than a routine coffee counter. In Al Garhoud, it gives you a convenient place to order drinks and light food, then settle in for aircraft views from the open seating area. Plane spotting is the main draw, with reviewers also mentioning conversations with cabin crew and Emirates staff.
The menu highlights include matcha, iced Spanish latte, coconut latte, salmon quiche, falafel wrap and almond croissant. One reviewer particularly enjoyed the matcha and almond croissant, while another praised the quiche and wrap. Seating is plentiful, and the café has been described as clean, cosy and suitable for a work break or informal meeting.
The attached Emirates Metro station makes access straightforward without a car. Service is not perfectly consistent. Many customers describe warm, accommodating staff, but others report rudeness, missing cutlery, incorrect drink sizes and confusion over a card promotion.
A large coconut-water matcha was reportedly served half full, so confirm the size when ordering. The terrace is a pleasant aircraft-watching spot in good weather, though it can get hot. If paying cash, consider using a card because one older review alleges incorrect change.