Specialty coffee
Coffee is a serious draw, with reviewers praising careful brews including Stagg and V60.
Ferment journey
Al Quoz
Ferment Journey is a cozy art cafe in Al Quoz, with specialty coffee, fresh breakfast dishes and an upstairs art gallery named “UPSTAIRS”. It is a relaxed place to work, catch up with friends or browse exhibitions away from the usual Dubai bustle.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
186 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Work-friendly
Comfortable seating, communal tables and a calm soundtrack make it practical for remote work or reading.
Art setting
The mezzanine art gallery and Iranian cultural details give the cafe more character than a standard coffee stop.
Warm service
Reviews consistently describe the team as genuinely welcoming, attentive and comfortable to talk with.
Fresh food
Breakfast favourites include golden French toast and a fresh, well-balanced salmon avocado toast.
Easy parking
One reviewer specifically found parking straightforward, useful in an industrial-area cafe location.
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit upstairs. Make time for the mezzanine gallery; it is an easy extra to miss if you only come for coffee.
Try Cold Grape. Order the Cold Grape if you want one of the cafe’s more distinctive drinks; a reviewer even took one home.
Plan work time. Bring a laptop or book if you want to settle in; one visitor worked and read peacefully for almost four hours.
Avoid crowds. If you want the quietest experience, consider avoiding the afternoon, when one reviewer found the cafe crowded.
Check Entertainer. Look for the cafe on the Entertainer app before visiting, as a reviewer reported that it participates.
Try V60. For a more hands-on specialty coffee experience, ask about the V60 or Stagg brews mentioned by a coffee-focused reviewer.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Goshi villagewarehous - No.2 - 22nd St
Al Qouz Ind.third - Al Quoz, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Wed | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Thu | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Fri | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
| Sun | 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
Cold Grape
A distinctive cold drink that several customers singled out for its unusual, tasty flavour.
pesto pasta
The pesto pasta receives specific praise as a tasty, reliable menu choice.
peanut butter shake
An indulgent drink highlighted as a definite choice for shake fans.
Common Concerns
Small portions
One reviewer felt the food portion was a bit small, so a lighter meal may not satisfy every appetite.
Limited seating
Seating can be limited, and one review found the layout cute but slightly odd.
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The Bottom Line
Ferment Journey is a calm, home-like cafe in Al Quoz with a distinct art-and-coffee identity. You can come for breakfast, order specialty coffee, work remotely or simply sit with a friend. The mezzanine gallery adds a genuine reason to look around rather than treating the visit as a quick takeaway stop.
Food reviews highlight the French toast, salmon avocado toast, pesto pasta and a beef salad with blueberry. For drinks, the Cold Grape is the standout curiosity, while coffee drinkers can choose familiar iced drinks or more specialist preparations such as a V60 and Stagg. Fresh lemonade and ginger lime were also popular with one family visit.
The room is quiet, relaxed and thoughtfully designed, with comfortable seating, communal tables, music suited to focusing, and Iranian cultural details alongside modern furniture. It works well for reading, laptop sessions and unhurried conversations, although seating is limited and one reviewer found the layout slightly odd. Afternoon visits can also be crowded.
Parking was described as easy, and one review notes that the cafe is on Entertainer. Families were comfortable there, with one reviewer saying their picky children enjoyed the food, while another specifically described the cafe as dog-friendly.