Green setting
The Century Village setting brings greenery, calm and birdsong, making coffee feel removed from the city.
Costa Coffee
Al Garhoud
Costa Coffee is a counter-service coffee shop in Al Garhoud serving hot and iced drinks alongside sandwiches and sweet snacks. Customers particularly value its calm greenery, shaded outdoor seating and suitability for a coffee meeting or a longer laptop session.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
171 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Outdoor seating
Shaded outdoor tables remain usable even during Dubai’s hot summer, and outdoor dining is a recurring favourite.
Work friendly
One customer worked here for up to nine hours, while another unexpectedly stayed on a laptop for two.
Meeting spot
The relatively quiet atmosphere works well for a one- to two-hour meeting over coffee, with the airport terminals nearby.
Coffee quality
Reviews mention consistently hot coffee, good flavour and reliable Costa staples such as flat whites and lattes.
Food choices
Customers specifically praise the Turkey Ham & 3 Cheese Simit, almond croissant pairing and three-cheese croissant.
Easy parking
The shop is immediately next to parking, which helps when you want a quick coffee stop.
App deals
A customer reports good-value coffee deals through the app, especially for a morning coffee or breakfast visit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose outdoors. For the calmer experience, ask for a shaded outdoor seat; reviews describe the trees and garden setting as a major part of the appeal.
Allow time. It suits a one- to two-hour meeting and can also work for extended laptop sessions, so it is not only a quick takeaway stop.
Check freshness. If ordering pastries or sweets, check what is fresh first, since one visitor reported occasional freshness issues.
Use the app. Before a morning coffee or breakfast visit, check the app for the deals mentioned by a customer.
Plan parking. Parking is next to the shop, but finding a space can be harder when nearby events are taking place.
Check late hours. If visiting late, confirm ordering is still open: one review found food options limited after 9pm and another reported an early refusal at 11:05pm.
Plan the visit
Practical details
31 A St, Al Garhoud Rd, The Century Village
Al Garhoud, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
Belgian chocolate shake
The Belgian chocolate shake was specifically praised alongside the café’s tarts.
Free WiFi
An older review mentions free WiFi as a useful feature for quick lunches and coffee visits.
Common Concerns
Cleanliness
Several reviews report old or dirty furniture, and one says dishes, spoons and mugs were repeatedly unclean.
Table upkeep
Outdoor areas may need more frequent cleaning around the trees, while another review reported house flies.
Freshness
One customer says pastries and sweets were sometimes not fresh.
Order handling
A group of 13 was unable to order after a slow checkout and a card problem, despite arriving before the stated closing time.
Noise control
A loud group reportedly disrupted other diners, and staff did not intervene when asked.
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The Bottom Line
Costa Coffee in Al Garhoud stands out less for an unusual menu than for its setting. Inside Century Village, the greenery and outdoor seating create a calm place for coffee, breakfast or a catch-up, with shaded tables that reviewers found usable even in hot summer. It is also close to Dubai airport terminals, making it practical for a meeting or stop before a flight.
The usual Costa drinks are available, and reviews specifically mention consistently hot coffee, flat whites, giant lattes and a Belgian chocolate shake. Food gets more distinctive praise: the Turkey Ham & 3 Cheese Simit, almond croissant and three-cheese croissant are all named favourites. App deals have also been useful for morning coffee and breakfast.
This branch can handle more than a quick visit. Customers have held one- to two-hour meetings and worked on laptops for as long as nine hours. Parking is immediately nearby, though events can make it harder to find a space.
Free WiFi is mentioned in an older review. There are some reasons to check the details on arrival. Multiple customers reported dirty or ageing furniture, cups and dishes, while another mentioned flies outdoors and occasional stale pastries.
Late-night ordering may be limited, and service handling has drawn criticism in isolated incidents. If you want quiet, visit outside busy periods or choose a less crowded seat.