Arabic coffee
Customers repeatedly single out the Arabic coffee, including one reviewer who called it their best ever.
Emarat- Mina Rashid
Bur Dubai
In Bur Dubai, Emarat- Mina Rashid is a practical petrol station with a convenience market for quick food and drinks. Reviews especially point to its Arabic coffee and easy stop-in feel while refuelling.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
237 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Polite service
Several reviews describe the staff as friendly, polite and helpful, with service that stays organised during busy periods.
Quick food
The market is useful for a quick coffee, sandwich, croissant or other snack alongside fuel.
Honest return
A customer who lost a wallet at the station said workers returned it the next morning with nothing missing.
Clean setting
One customer specifically described the petrol station as very clean, adding to its appeal as a short refreshment stop.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check air. Check the tyre-pressure service before relying on it; one review says the air-pressure filler was not working.
Confirm order. If ordering manakish, verify the toppings before leaving: one customer received cheese and zaatar items incorrectly.
Check dates. Inspect packaged products before buying; a Coffee Mate bottle was reported to have only four months until expiry.
Ask fees. If paying by card as a tourist, confirm the payment method and any surcharge first; one review reports an unexpected AED 20 fee.
Check wash. Ask whether the car wash is operating before planning to use it, as a January review said it was always closed.
Check amenities. Before using the bathroom, check that soap and tissue are available; a review specifically found both missing.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Mina St - near Hilton Garden Inn Hotel
Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah - Al Mina, 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 |
Popular Mentions
Cheese croissant
A reviewer specifically recommends picking up a cheese croissant from the station.
Bavarian donut
The same food-focused review also calls out the Bavarian donut as a tempting snack.
Tea stands
There is a tea stand inside the station, mentioned as a feature a customer likes.
Common Concerns
Facilities closed
Reviews report that the toilet had been closed for about two months and the car wash was often unavailable.
Air unavailable
The air-pressure service and water were reported as not working, meaning drivers may need another station for tyre inflation.
Staff complaints
Some customers reported rude or dismissive treatment, including being told to leave and feeling stared at or laughed at.
Bathroom supplies
A review said the bathroom lacked soap and tissue, and that a staff member did not address the complaint.
Unexpected surcharge
One tourist reported being refused credit-card payment and charged an unexpected AED 20 surcharge.
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The Bottom Line
Emarat- Mina Rashid is a straightforward refuelling stop in Bur Dubai with a convenience market attached. You can fill up, grab coffee or a sandwich, and pick up light snacks without turning the stop into a full outing. Arabic coffee is the standout: one customer called it the best they had ever had, while others regularly mention coffee, croissants and sandwiches.
The station has a long-running reputation for friendly service, and some customers describe the team as polite, organised and helpful even when busy. Another reviewer said a lost wallet was returned the next morning with nothing missing. Those details make the branch feel more useful than a fuel-only stop, although the experience is not consistently smooth.
Check practical facilities before depending on them. Reviews report the tyre air-pressure filler and water were not working, the car wash was repeatedly closed, and the toilet had reportedly been unavailable for around two months. A separate complaint mentioned missing soap and tissue, while another described an overpowering chemical smell during bathroom cleaning.
If you buy food, check that a manakish order has the toppings you requested and inspect packaged goods for expiry dates. Tourists paying by card should also confirm the payment method and any surcharge before completing the transaction.