Italian dishes
The bolognese pasta is a repeat favourite, while reviewers also praise the salmon and veal milanese.
EMPORIO ARMANI CAFFÈ DUBAI
Al Barsha
In Al Barsha’s Mall of the Emirates, Emporio Armani Caffè is a polished Italian-leaning café for coffee, light meals and desserts. Reviews make the cappuccino, bolognese pasta and calm, stylish setting especially worth considering during a shopping break or relaxed catch-up.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
766 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong coffee
Cappuccino is repeatedly praised for its rich, balanced flavour, with the Armani-logo chocolate dust adding a memorable touch.
Calm setting
The sleek, understated interior feels peaceful enough for lingering over coffee despite the surrounding mall traffic.
Dessert range
Tiramisu, Cornetto Lemon Custard, saffron milk cake and chocolate fondant all receive particularly enthusiastic mentions.
Attentive service
Many visitors describe the team as welcoming, cheerful and professional, with service that stays attentive without hovering.
Quality cooking
The salmon was reported as well cooked, with the potato singled out as especially well prepared.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try cappuccino. Order the cappuccino if you want the café’s signature touch: reviewers mention Armani-logo chocolate dust on top.
Check milk. Ask about milk availability before ordering if you need lactose-free options; one reviewer could not get it.
Request visuals. If you want to try an unfamiliar dish, ask for the tablet menu to see what the food looks like.
Visit late. Late-night hours were described as fairly convenient, so the café may suit a post-shopping meal or coffee.
Consider brunch. For a lighter brunch, poached eggs on sourdough were served with a moderate portion, while Eggs Benedict also received strong praise.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall of Emirates
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
Common Concerns
Premium pricing
One detailed review says prices are on the higher end, reflecting the designer branding, ambience and presentation.
Dessert inconsistency
A reviewer found the pistachio brownie dry and the strawberry cheesecake overly sweet and artificial.
Milk options
Lactose-free milk was unavailable in one visit, which may matter if you need a dairy-free coffee.
Steak handling
One steak order arrived first overcooked and then cold and undercooked after being sent back.
Club sandwich
The Club Salmon and Caesar salad impressed one diner, but the Club Sandwich was considered less refined.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
57Dhs
coffee and dessert
“i had coffee and dessert for 57Dhs”Google review · July 2023
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The Bottom Line
Emporio Armani Caffè is a polished Italian-leaning café in Al Barsha’s Mall of the Emirates, suited to a coffee break, light meal or unhurried catch-up. Customers mention bolognese pasta, salmon, tiramisu and several pastries, while the cappuccino gets especially consistent attention. One review also calls the Eggs Benedict the best in Dubai, though that is a personal opinion rather than a guarantee.
The setting is a major part of the appeal: sleek, elegant and calm enough to feel tucked away from the mall’s bustle. It works for a mid-shopping pause, a relaxed brunch or evening tea, with both indoor and outdoor seating mentioned. Staff are commonly described as friendly, professional and attentive without being intrusive.
Prices can sit on the premium side. One customer reported spending 57Dhs on coffee and dessert, while another felt the designer branding and presentation justified the higher cost. Food and dessert quality is not completely consistent: the salmon, truffle omelette and chocolate fondant received strong praise, but a pistachio brownie was called dry and a Club Sandwich fell short.
If you need lactose-free milk, check before ordering, as it was unavailable for one visitor.