Quiet seating
Reviewers describe tucked-away seating where you can relax, use free airport Wi-Fi and recover between flights.
Costa Coffee
Al Garhoud
Costa Coffee in Al Garhoud is a counter-service coffee shop for hot drinks, iced coolers, snacks and sandwiches. Reviews place it in an airport setting, where travellers use it for coffee, croissants and a quiet break between flights.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
308 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Coffee range
The menu includes iced coffee, which one reviewer valued because it was unavailable at many nearby coffee shops.
Strong mocha
A reviewer received a mocha made extra strong, suggesting some drinks can be adjusted to taste.
Fresh bites
Croissants, giant cookies, banana bread and a chicken wrap all receive specific positive mentions.
Plane cappuccino
The cappuccino has a playful plane design on top, a small airport-specific presentation detail.
Comfortable break
Several travellers found it useful for sitting down with coffee while waiting for a connecting or early-morning flight.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check orders. Check the drink, food and payment before leaving the counter; one traveller received the wrong order and a second charge.
Compare water. If you only need water, compare terminal alternatives first: a reviewer found an 8-dirham bottle elsewhere for 2.10 dirham.
Allow time. Allow extra time during busy periods, as one customer encountered a long line and an unclear menu.
Try the cookies. The giant cookies were singled out even by a reviewer who found the coffee ordinary, so they are worth considering with your drink.
Ask clearly. If you need a remake or a dietary change, confirm the request before payment; reviews report confusion around custom orders and discounts.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Terminal 3, Concourse D, Dubai International Airport
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
Rude service
Multiple reviews describe staff as rude or dismissive, including a reported response of “just drink water” to a remake request.
Order errors
One customer received a different order and reported being charged again while trying to use a discount.
Hygiene concern
A review reported food and drinks being prepared without gloves, a concern worth noting when ordering.
Inconsistent drinks
Drink quality varies in the reviews, from praised coffee to frozen coffee described as coffee with ice cubes.
Airport pricing
The airport setting can mean steep markups: one reviewer paid 8 dirham for bottled water available more cheaply elsewhere in the terminal.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
8 dirham
bottle of mineral water
“They charge you 8 dirham for a bottle of mineral water when you can get 2”Google review · January 2020
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The Bottom Line
Costa Coffee in Al Garhoud is described by reviewers as an airport stop for coffee, iced drinks and quick bites. You can order cappuccino, mocha, flat white, matcha or iced coffee, with croissants, giant cookies, banana bread and wraps for something to eat. Its clearest strength is convenience during a flight connection, especially when you want to sit rather than simply grab a takeaway.
The seating gets unusually specific praise: reviewers mention quiet, tucked-away spots, comfortable and private seats, and free airport Wi-Fi. That makes it useful for waiting between gates or recovering after a long flight. A cappuccino with a plane on top adds a small bit of terminal character, while croissants and giant cookies are among the more appealing food mentions.
Experiences are uneven. Some customers describe excellent drinks and kind, attentive baristas; others report rude responses, slow service, unclear menus and inconsistent preparation. One frozen coffee arrived as coffee with ice cubes, and another customer received the wrong order and was charged again during a discount discussion.
Check everything before leaving the counter, particularly custom orders. Prices can also be airport-level: one reviewer paid 8 dirham for bottled water that was cheaper elsewhere in the terminal.