Mango trifle
The mango trifle is repeatedly praised for its fresh, refreshing flavour and is a standout dessert choice.
Dlish Difc
DIFC
Dlish Difc is a cafe and sweets spot in DIFC, suited to a relaxed coffee break, breakfast or catch-up. Reviewers return for desserts such as the mango trifle and molten chocolate cake, while the calm, polished setting also works for meetings and quiet conversations.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
428 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Specialty coffee
The Ethiopian V60 is described as fruity, clean and carefully brewed, making it a strong choice for coffee-focused visits.
Calm setting
Reviews describe a calm, elegant atmosphere with natural sunlight, greenery and outdoor seating overlooking the Emirates Towers.
Breakfast quality
Turkish eggs, croissants and the chicken sandwich with fries all received specific praise from breakfast visitors.
Helpful service
Several reviews mention attentive service, including staff helping guests choose from the menu and even finding a charger.
Fresh cookies
The cookies are singled out as some of the best in town, adding a useful takeaway option beyond plated desserts.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask about sweetness. If ordering the dirty coffee, ask whether syrup is included or request it without syrup for a more traditional version.
Try seasonally. Visit during summer for the mango trifle, which reviewers describe as refreshing and especially worth seeking out.
Go walk-in. A reviewer found it suitable for walking in and specifically noted that reservations were not needed.
Allow time. If ordering a sandwich, allow extra time and check on the order after one review reported a 45-minute wait without delivery.
Check directions. For a first visit, check the rooftop Gate Avenue setting carefully since one reviewer found it difficult to locate.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC - Dubai
Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Dirty coffee
A reviewer called it the best dirty coffee they had tried locally, while suggesting a no-syrup option.
Date pudding
Date pudding is one of the desserts reviewers ordered alongside molten chocolate cake and coffee.
Molten chocolate cake
The molten chocolate dessert is repeatedly described as delicious, including by a family visiting with a child.
Common Concerns
Long wait
One visit involved waiting more than 45 minutes for a sandwich that never arrived.
Order error
An egg dish arrived differently from requested and had to be remade, extending the delay.
Coffee inconsistency
A reviewer felt the coffee had declined after the move, while another said it could still be improved slightly.
Limited breakfast
One reviewer wanted more breakfast choices, while another found the existing options less convincing.
Hard to find
The rooftop Gate Avenue location may be difficult to locate on a first visit.
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The Bottom Line
Dlish Difc is a cafe and sweets spot in DIFC that suits a slow breakfast, coffee break or dessert stop. The menu has enough range for different visits: reviewers mention Turkish eggs, croissants, the chicken sandwich with fries, and standout desserts including the mango trifle and molten chocolate cake. Coffee is a major draw too, particularly the Ethiopian V60, flat white and piccolo.
The atmosphere leans calm, bright and polished rather than bustling. Guests describe natural sunlight, greenery and outdoor seating with views towards the Emirates Towers, while others use the space for business meetings or catching up with friends. It is also described as a walk-in spot where reservations are not needed.
Desserts receive the steadiest praise, especially the mango trifle, date pudding and molten chocolate cake. There are a few cautions: one sandwich order took more than 45 minutes and never arrived, and an egg dish had to be remade. Breakfast choices have also been called limited.
Coffee feedback is mostly strong but not completely consistent; one reviewer felt it had declined after the move, and another thought it needed improvement. If you order the dirty coffee, ask about syrup, and check directions before arriving because the rooftop location can be tricky to find.