Ski Dubai view
Seats overlooking Ski Dubai let you watch skiers, snow play and even penguin shows while having coffee.
Costa Coffee
Al Barsha
Costa Coffee is a counter-service coffee shop in Al Barsha, with hot and iced drinks, pastries and light bites. Its standout draw is a comfortable Mall of the Emirates seating area overlooking Ski Dubai, alongside popular orders such as the Spanish latte and cappuccino.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
805 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Spacious seating
The large seating area suits coffee breaks, small meetings, laptop work or a quiet solo stop.
Spanish latte
The Spanish latte is described as smooth, rich and velvety, with a sweetness that works well at breakfast.
Friendly service
Many reviews describe staff as friendly, professional and helpful, with quick service even during busy hours.
Croissants
Croissants and muffins are useful snack choices, with one traveller specifically enjoying both the coffee and croissants.
Tips for a Better Visit
Arrive early. If you want a Ski Dubai-facing seat, go early: those premium spots can be difficult to secure.
Ask about coconut. If ordering matcha, ask whether coconut milk is available; one customer preferred it in a hot matcha latte.
Check flavours. Confirm flavoured add-ins at ordering, especially vanilla, since one vanilla latte reportedly tasted like plain latte.
Check app offers. Verify app promotions before relying on them; a customer could not redeem a free coffee because it was not showing in the app.
Expect noise. The Ski Dubai view and mall setting come with background noise, so choose another spot if you need silence for focused work.
Avoid rushes. Consider visiting outside the busiest periods if you prefer a calmer experience; one review describes the outlet as overwhelming when busy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall of the Emirates 1st Level Near Ski Slope
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Hot cappuccino
Customers mention enjoying a delicious hot cappuccino while looking towards the Ski Dubai and ice-park view.
Matcha Frappe
One customer especially enjoyed a Matcha Frappe and described it as a satisfying drink.
Strawberry coconut matcha
A customer’s order included strawberry coconut matcha, another option beyond the standard coffee menu.
chai
Chai is another beverage customers enjoy, alongside hot and cold coffee drinks.
Common Concerns
Weak WiFi
The view is appealing, but one customer found the WiFi too poor to justify returning.
Table cleaning
Tables may not be cleared promptly, leaving the next customer to clean up after the previous one.
Weak flavour
A vanilla latte arrived without noticeable vanilla, and another seasonal ginger drink lacked flavour.
Stale pastries
Reviews include complaints about an unfresh pain au chocolat, stale bread and disappointing older food orders.
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The Bottom Line
Costa Coffee in Al Barsha is a practical Mall of the Emirates stop for a cappuccino, Spanish latte, iced drink or a pastry while shopping. The main reason to linger is the seating near Ski Dubai: several customers mention watching skiers, snow play and even penguin shows from the café. There is enough room for a laptop session, a small meeting or a coffee with friends, although the mall atmosphere can be noisy.
The Spanish latte gets particularly specific praise for its smooth, rich flavour and gentle sweetness. Hot matcha, matcha frappes, chai, croissants and muffins also appear in customer recommendations, and plant-based milk—including almond and coconut options—is available. If you like flavoured drinks, check the finished order: one vanilla latte reportedly had no noticeable vanilla, while a ginger seasonal drink was also considered too mild.
Service is mostly described as friendly, professional and quick, but it is not perfectly consistent. Reviews mention awkward handling of Fazaa payment and staff discounts, slow table clearing and occasional stale or disappointing pastries. Ski-facing seats are popular and hard to secure, so arriving early helps; for app promotions, confirm the offer is visible before counting on it.
No customer-reported prices were provided.