Travel Stop
Its Terminal 3 location works well for a quick coffee, a connection wait or meeting arriving family and friends.
Costa Coffee
Al Garhoud
In Al Garhoud, Costa Coffee is a counter-service coffee shop suited to airport travel, with hot drinks, iced coolers, snacks and sandwiches. Reviews particularly highlight the flat white made with premium beans and filling pre-flight choices such as Mediterranean quiche and an egg, tomato and cheese croissant.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
329 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Coffee Choices
Customers specifically praise the flat white with premium beans, cappuccino variations and caramel macchiato.
Pre-flight Food
The Mediterranean quiche and egg, tomato and cheese croissant were described as delicious, inexpensive and filling before a flight.
Dairy Options
One review notes a broad range of non-dairy choices, alongside strong coffee and fresh muffins.
Helpful Service
Several reviews describe patient, friendly staff; one employee helped a traveller download and use the app without rushing them.
Lounge Option
A review reports a free Costa coffee shop in the Gate B Emirates Business Lounge, with Chocolate Chip Cookies also available.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. Build in extra time at busy departure periods; one customer reported waiting 30 minutes for an order.
Check Food. Check that heated items are warm and served with your drink, since a croissant was reportedly left cold on the counter.
Check Discounts. If you have an Airport pass, confirm it was scanned before paying; one customer was charged full price.
Ask Options. Ask about non-dairy milk if needed; a reviewer found many alternatives available.
Use Lounge. If you have access, the Gate B Emirates Business Lounge was reported to have a free Costa coffee shop.
Find Seating. For a sit-down visit, look for a table early because the Terminal 3 outlet is small and seats can be difficult to secure.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Terminal 3 Departure, Inside Gate B7
Dubai Int'l Airport, 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 |
Common Concerns
Long Queues
The Terminal 3 departure branch can become slow, with one traveller reporting a 30-minute wait and another describing a long line.
Limited Seating
The outlet is described as small and busy, making seats difficult to find during the steady flow of travellers.
Food Freshness
Reviews mention cold, stale French toast and pastries or snacks that were not always fresh.
Order Errors
Reported problems include an unscanned Airport pass, a cold croissant left waiting and food not being served together.
Uneven Service
Service appears inconsistent when the branch is busy, with one review describing staff as sometimes good and sometimes bad.
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The Bottom Line
Costa Coffee in Al Garhoud is mainly a convenient airport stop: grab a hot or iced drink, pick up a snack, or settle in briefly while waiting for a flight, connection or arriving family member. Reviews point to the flat white with premium beans, caramel macchiato and cappuccino as dependable drink choices, while the Mediterranean quiche and egg, tomato and cheese croissant have been praised as filling pre-flight food. There are useful extras for different travellers.
One reviewer found plenty of non-dairy options and fresh muffins, while another reported a free Costa coffee shop in the Gate B Emirates Business Lounge, where the Chocolate Chip Cookies were good. Staff feedback is often warm and patient, including help with downloading the app. The main caution is timing.
The Terminal 3 branches can be busy, queues may stretch, and seating is limited; one customer reported waiting 30 minutes. Food quality is less consistent than the coffee, with complaints about cold or stale French toast, pastries and a croissant left cold while a hot chocolate was prepared. Check heated food and confirm any Airport pass or discount has been applied before you leave the counter.