Pink setting
The pink interiors, floral walls and stylish décor create a distinctly photo-friendly café setting.
EL&N London - Dubai Festival City Mall
Dubai Festival City
EL&N London is a café in Dubai Festival City with theatrical pink interiors, coffee, brunch and an extensive dessert counter. It is especially appealing for a photo-friendly mall stop centred on cakes, tiramisu and distinctive drinks such as the Spanish latte.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,737 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dessert range
Reviews highlight a broad cake and dessert selection, including fresh strawberry tart and indulgent cakes.
Tiramisu
The tiramisu receives strong praise for its flavour and texture, although another review found it unlike the classic style.
Spanish latte
The Spanish latte is rich, creamy and coffee-forward, with condensed milk adding sweetness and a smooth texture.
Mall views
One seating area overlooks the creek and Dubai library, adding more than just the café’s decorative appeal.
Breakfast dishes
Some visitors rate the shakshuka, French toast and breakfast presentation highly.
Helpful recovery
A manager once replaced a mistaken drink with the correct one at no charge, even though the customer accepted the original.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. If possible, avoid busy periods: one visit involved a 15-minute table wait, 25 minutes for cleaning and another 30 minutes before ordering.
Check offers. Confirm voucher restrictions before ordering; one Entertainment promotion applied only to egg items, which the guest found unclear.
Mind sweetness. If you prefer less-sweet coffee, ask about sweetness levels before ordering; the Spanish latte was described as slightly sweet.
Choose desserts. For a dessert-led visit, tiramisu has particularly strong feedback, while cake freshness is less consistent across reviews.
Confirm closing. For a late mall visit, check that the kitchen is still serving before arriving, especially if you need takeaway.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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| 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 – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
warm Cinnabon
Regular customers specifically return for the warm Cinnabon, with one review saying replacements were offered when needed.
New York rolls
The New York rolls were called the best the reviewer had tried in Dubai, with the caveat that the café felt pricey.
Common Concerns
Long waits
Several reviews describe slow table clearing and ordering; one party left after waiting almost an hour without service.
Uneven service
Reports include ignored requests, missing cutlery and a manager who did not acknowledge a departing dissatisfied party.
Cake freshness
A berry cake was described as dry and stale, while the Oreo cheesecake’s texture, flavour and freshness also drew criticism.
Sweet drinks
Some drinks can be excessively sweet; one latte was described as having almost no coffee flavour.
Price concerns
Some diners felt the food did not justify the bill, and another visitor called the café slightly pricey.
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The Bottom Line
EL&N London at Dubai Festival City is mainly a visually styled café for coffee, brunch and dessert. The pink, floral setting makes it a natural stop after shopping, while the dessert counter gives you plenty to browse. Tiramisu, cakes, the Spanish latte and warm Cinnabon are among the clearest review-backed reasons to visit.
Dessert feedback is generally stronger than food feedback. Several customers enjoyed the tiramisu, New York rolls, strawberry tart and Cinnabon, and one praised the coffee’s bean selection. Breakfast can work well too: shakshuka and French toast received good marks, though Turkish breakfast, foul and some savoury dishes were criticised as bland or poor value.
Drinks can also run sweet, and one berry cake was called dry and stale. Service is the main variable. Many reviewers describe friendly, attentive staff, but others waited nearly an hour, sat at uncleared tables or struggled to get cutlery and order attention.
Visit at a quieter time if you can, and check voucher conditions before ordering; one Entertainment offer applied only to egg items. It is also worth confirming closing time for late visits. Expect a polished atmosphere, but keep expectations measured around consistency and pricing.