Strong Matcha
Matcha is a standout, with classic, cloud-foam, strawberry, mango and salted-caramel versions praised for balanced sweetness.
Dips Cafe
Jumeirah
Dips Cafe is a specialty coffee shop in Jumeirah with an Arabian-heritage influence and natural date syrup in its drinks. Reviews point to carefully made coffee, standout matcha, and crowd-pleasing plates such as the Dips French toast, making it a place for both a caffeine stop and a sweet breakfast.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,428 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Coffee Craft
Reviews praise the coffee-making skill, including balanced espresso drinks and distinctive V60 brews using Colombian, Ethiopian and Brazilian beans.
French Toast
The Dips French toast is repeatedly described as creamy, cheesy and sweet, with several visitors calling it a standout order.
Dessert Range
The signature pudding, tiramisu, crème brûlée, milk toast and coconut cake all receive specific praise in reviews.
Friendly Service
Multiple reviews describe the team as welcoming, attentive and cooperative, including with children.
Work-Friendly
The calm atmosphere and available WiFi make it suitable for studying or remote work, although the room can get busy and loud.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Hours. If visiting late, confirm dine-in is still available first; one customer arriving at 12:15am was offered takeaway only.
Plan Parking. Allow extra time for parking during peak periods, as a review says the nearby spaces fill quickly.
Call Ahead. For food orders, consider calling ahead because one review reports long preparation times.
Use Waiting List. There are no reservations, but a quick waiting list is available; visiting outside busy periods may reduce the wait.
Adjust Sweetness. Ask for less sweetness in the Spanish latte if you want the coffee flavour to come through; one customer found that balance successful.
Plan the visit
Practical details
403 jumeirah st - Al Athar Street
Jumeirah - Jumeira Second, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Flat white
The flat white is specifically praised alongside the cafe’s other balanced espresso drinks.
Sticky dips pudding
This named pudding is described as a particularly delicious dessert.
Common Concerns
Late Dine-In
A late-night visitor reported being restricted to takeaway at 12:15am before the cafe closed fully at 12:30am despite a stated 1am closing.
Limited Seating
The cafe is described as tiny, with close tables, uncomfortable chairs and too few couches for longer stays.
Parking Pressure
Parking can be difficult at peak times; one review says the available parking fills quickly and another mentions paid parking.
Service Gaps
Reviews mention missed orders, slow table approach and occasions when customers had to go to the counter for the menu or payment.
Food Hygiene
One breakfast visit ended after a customer found a thick strand of hair in the food and felt management did not respond adequately.
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The Bottom Line
Dips Cafe is a Jumeirah specialty coffee shop where the strongest reasons to visit are its matcha and coffee programme, plus a dessert-led food menu. The Dips French toast, milk toast, tiramisu and signature pudding all receive enthusiastic mentions, while coffee drinkers can choose espresso drinks or a V60 prepared with different beans. Matcha is the clearest crowd favourite.
Reviews praise the classic, cloud-foam, strawberry, mango and salted-caramel versions, with several customers noting that they are flavourful without being overly sweet. Coffee feedback is also generally strong: visitors specifically mention Colombian and Ethiopian V60s, a Brazilian brew, flat whites and cortados. The cafe’s calm, minimal interior and available WiFi can suit a study session, although the small room, close tables and uncomfortable chairs are recurring drawbacks.
Service is often warm and attentive, but it is not perfectly consistent. Some guests report missed orders or having to approach the counter, and food preparation has been slow enough that calling ahead was suggested. Parking can fill quickly, and late-night dine-in hours deserve a check before travelling: one customer was offered takeaway at 12:15am despite a stated 1am closing.
There are no reservations, but a waiting list is available.