Beach setting
The cafe sits right by the beach, making tea and snacks easy to take along for a walk or enjoy beside the shore.
FiLLi Cafe | Umm Suqeim - Dubai
Umm Suqeim
FiLLi Cafe in Umm Suqeim is a beachside pickup cafe for karak, quick Indian snacks and cold drinks. Reviews especially point to the Zafran tea, samosas and vada pav, with the beach and Burj Al Arab views adding a relaxed reason to stop after a walk or swim.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
6,691 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Zafran tea
The Zafran tea is repeatedly praised for its aroma, rich flavour and smooth, balanced taste.
Quick snacks
Paratha wraps and vada pav were described as fresh and filling, making the cafe useful for a post-swim bite.
Beach views
The outdoor location gives visitors views of the Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Hotel, especially enjoyable during an evening stroll.
Milkshakes
The vanilla ice cream shake received especially strong praise, while other reviews also liked the chocolate and strawberry shakes.
Momos
Momos are one of the more positively mentioned alternatives to the cafe's tea-and-samosa staples.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid peaks. Try visiting outside weekend evenings and holidays, when reviews report crowded conditions and long queues.
Check chai. Repeat your order and check the cup before leaving; one review describes receiving regular Filli chai instead of masala chai.
Specify sugar. If you prefer a less-sweet karak, state it clearly and check the result, since one customer still found theirs very sweet.
Try sunset. An evening visit around sunset makes the most of the beach setting and views highlighted by reviewers.
Check availability. Ask what is currently available before ordering on busy days; one Sunday review found only one sandwich option.
Review app orders. Double-check app orders before paying, as a reviewer reported no immediate cancellation option and a refused cancellation request.
Plan the visit
Practical details
5664+43M Health Center - 2 5 A Street Block 6, Kite Beach, Near
Umm Suqeim Second - Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai
| Mon | 12:30 AM – 2:00 AM, 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:30 AM – 2:00 AM, 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:30 AM – 2:00 AM, 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:30 AM – 2:00 AM, 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:30 AM – 2:00 AM, 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:30 AM – 2:00 AM, 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:30 AM – 2:00 AM, 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Saffron Chai
Saffron chai is repeatedly recommended as the drink to try, especially alongside a beach walk.
Egg and chips wrap
One reviewer particularly enjoyed this wrap and mentioned craving it again after trying it.
Common Concerns
Long queues
Busy weekends, holidays and Sunday evenings can bring long lines, sometimes with only one cashier serving customers.
Service errors
One customer received two incorrect orders before being given regular chai instead of the requested masala chai.
Sugar levels
A customer who requested less sugar still found the karak chai very sweet, and reviews note limited lower-sugar choices.
Higher pricing
Some visitors consider the prices high for the portions, including a reported AED 25 paratha wrap.
Order changes
A customer reported being charged for an accidental app order after the cafe refused cancellation despite being contacted quickly.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
25aed
paratha wrap
“Other places charge 12aed for a paratha wrap, here is 25aed”Google review · June 2024
4aed
bottle of water
“4aed for a 1aed bottle of water”Google review · June 2024
6 aed
normal tea
“Filli store selling normal tea for 6 aed”Google review · April 2023
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
FiLLi Cafe in Umm Suqeim is mainly a stop for karak and quick bites beside the beach. The Zafran tea is the standout, while samosas, vada pav, paratha wraps and momos give you something savoury after a swim or beach walk. Milkshakes are another well-liked choice, particularly the vanilla version.
The setting is a big part of the appeal. Reviews describe a calm atmosphere by the shore, with cool evening breezes and views towards the Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Hotel. Sunset or a late evening walk makes the most of the location, although the branch can become crowded on weekends, holidays and Sunday nights.
It is primarily a pickup-style stop, so expect queues rather than a leisurely full-service cafe experience. Prices receive mixed reactions: one review called a paratha wrap AED 25 and bottled water AED 4 expensive, while another reported saffron karak at AED 8. Service can be fast, but order accuracy and cancellation handling have drawn criticism.
Repeat your order, check the drink before leaving, and confirm availability if you are visiting during a busy period. Also specify your preferred sugar level; at least one less-sugar request still resulted in very sweet chai.