Distinctive decor
The black-and-white comic-book interior is unusually photogenic, with artwork and floral details throughout the space.
Forever Rose Cafe - Best Coffee Shop in Dubai
Al Wasl
Forever Rose Cafe in Al Wasl is an imaginative coffee shop built around floral, fairytale-style decor and relaxed café dining. Reviews highlight the rose latte, shakshuka, cakes and all-day breakfast, making it a good stop for coffee, light bites, photos or a lingering catch-up.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
2,996 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Rose latte
The rose latte is a standout order; one review found it well balanced even with non-dairy milk.
All-day breakfast
Breakfast is available late enough for an evening waffle, which makes the all-day claim genuinely useful.
Helpful staff
Staff have been praised for taking photos and helping with occasions such as a birthday surprise.
Free parking
A reviewer specifically noted free parking, while another found plenty of spaces directly in front of the café.
Strong cakes
Cakes are a reliable highlight, with the Kesar Milk Cake, London cheesecake and Lotus cheesecake all receiving specific praise.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try roses. Order the rose latte, especially with non-dairy milk if preferred; one customer found it balanced without extra sugar.
Late breakfast. If you want breakfast food at an unusual hour, the breakfast waffle was available at 9 PM.
Allow time. Build in extra time for service, as one regular visitor reported long waits for waiter check-ins and the bill.
Use parking. Drivers can look for the free parking mentioned by a reviewer, with another noting spaces directly in front.
Check cameras. If you plan a professional photoshoot, check the policy first: one visitor said professional cameras were not allowed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Boxpark - 467 Al Wasl Rd
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Spanish latte
The Spanish latte is a popular coffee choice, including one especially enthusiastic takeaway review.
Shakshuka
Shakshuka receives specific praise, including one review calling it incredible and another naming it a favourite.
Passion mojito
The passion mojito was recommended by staff and praised for being refreshing without being too sweet.
Common Concerns
Price concerns
Some customers felt the cakes and menu items were too expensive, even when the coffee itself seemed reasonably priced.
Slow service
Several reviews mention waiting for waiter check-ins, bills or an ordered dish.
Uneven presentation
One customer felt dessert served in a plastic container did not match the café’s carefully designed interior.
Cleanliness issue
One visit found hair under the table and on the seats, an isolated but important cleanliness complaint.
Limited menu
A reviewer found the menu basic and lacking variety, while another described the sandwiches as merely average.
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The Bottom Line
Forever Rose Cafe in Al Wasl is primarily an experience-led coffee shop: the black-and-white, floral interior gives you plenty to photograph, while the menu provides reasons to stay beyond a quick picture. Customers specifically mention the rose latte, shakshuka, breakfast waffle and Kesar Milk Cake, alongside coffee, cakes and light meals. The rose drinks are the clearest signature.
One reviewer found the rose latte balanced with no extra sugar, while another enjoyed it with non-dairy milk. Cakes are another strong point, particularly the Kesar Milk Cake, London cheesecake and Lotus cheesecake. Breakfast is unusually flexible too; a customer ordered a breakfast waffle at 9 PM.
Service is often described as warm and attentive, including help with photos and a birthday surprise. Still, allow some extra time: reviews mention delayed waiter check-ins, slow bills and one French toast order that never arrived. A separate visit reported hair on seats and under a table.
Parking is a practical plus, with reviews mentioning free spaces and parking directly in front. Prices are less consistent in perception: espresso drinks were considered comparable to elsewhere, but some customers found cakes and menu items hard to justify. If you want professional photography, check first, as one review says professional cameras were not allowed.