Korean burger
The Korean burger is repeatedly praised, with one visitor calling its sweet-and-savory flavour especially enjoyable.
FiLLi Cafe | Wafi City
Umm Hurair
FiLLi Cafe | Wafi City is a tea-and-snack café in Umm Hurair, known in reviews for its saffron chai, Korean burger and quick meals. It also works well as a relaxed stop for breakfast, laptop time or a break before a nearby VFS appointment.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
120 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Relaxed setting
The café has a calm, comfortable atmosphere with enough seating for meetings, catching up or working on a laptop.
VFS convenience
Its location makes it useful for a quick tea or meal while waiting for a VFS appointment.
Breakfast option
The breakfast egg omelet paired with Filli Tea received a specific positive mention.
Helpful recovery
One regular customer said the team tracked down and returned a lost headphones cover instead of passing it to security.
Fair pricing
A customer waiting for a visa appointment described the prices as fair, while another found the menu reasonable compared with other tea and coffee cafés.
Tips for a Better Visit
VFS stop. If you have a VFS appointment, allow time for a quick tea or snack while you wait; several reviews specifically mention the location.
Try Mumbai. For a richer tea option, consider the Mumbai Cutting, described as rich, aromatic and comforting.
Breakfast pairing. For an early visit, the Breakfast Egg Omelet with Filli Tea is a specifically recommended combination.
Check change. Check your change at the counter, especially for small cash payments; one customer reported not receiving AED 2 back.
Work setting. The café can suit laptop work or a meeting, with reviews noting ample seating and a relaxed atmosphere.
Confirm spice. Repeat your spicy or non-spicy preference when the order arrives, since one review reports receiving the wrong version.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Wafi City - Oud Metha Rd
Umm Hurair Second, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Mumbai Cutting
The Mumbai Cutting was described as rich, aromatic and comforting.
Chicken quesadilla
The chicken quesadilla was specifically praised alongside the laccha tikka paratha.
Momos
A customer described the momos as fresh, flavorful and satisfying.
Common Concerns
Early closure
One visitor was turned away a few minutes before closing, even though they only wanted a ready-to-pour tea.
Table hygiene
A review describes being directed to a visibly dirty table and receiving a dismissive response when asking for it to be cleaned.
Weak tea
One customer felt the Filli Zafran tea lacked flavour and described it as mostly hot water.
Change issue
A customer says staff did not return AED 2 change after a chai purchase and handled the complaint dismissively.
Order accuracy
One quiet-period visit involved a wrong spicy or non-spicy item and no table delivery despite a request.
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The Bottom Line
FiLLi Cafe | Wafi City is a practical tea-and-meal stop in Umm Hurair, especially if you are near VFS. Customers come for saffron chai and other teas, but the food gets plenty of attention too: the Korean burger, chicken quesadilla, momos and Breakfast Egg Omelet with Filli Tea all receive specific praise. The menu also includes snack-style options such as bun maska.
The setting is calm and comfortable rather than purely grab-and-go. Reviews mention ample seating for laptop work and meetings, while families have used the café for a 13-child birthday gathering. It is also a convenient place to wait before or after a visa appointment, and several customers describe service as friendly and accommodating.
There are a few reasons to stay alert. One customer was turned away shortly before closing despite only wanting tea; another reported a visibly dirty table, and separate reviews mention weak-tasting tea, an incorrect spicy order and missing AED 2 change. Check your order and cash change at the counter.
For a first visit, the Mumbai Cutting or saffron tea is a natural starting point, with the Korean burger if you want something more substantial.
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