Specialty Brews
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Ibric
Dubai Healthcare City
Ibric is a specialty coffee shop in Dubai Healthcare City, with coffee roasted on-site and a relaxed, modern setting for study, meetings or a quiet break. Customers particularly rate the Creamy Sea Salt Latte, V60 brews and fresh croissants.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
129 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sea Salt Latte
The Creamy Sea Salt Latte stands out for its smooth, slightly sweet and lightly salty balance.
Fresh Pastries
Croissants are described as fresh, flaky and buttery, with options including chocolate-custard and khameera croissants.
Fresh Food
Reviewers praise the freshly made sandwiches and salads, including the turkey avo toast and Healthy Glow salad.
Work Setting
The bright, cozy interior and seating make it useful for working, studying or informal meetings.
Coffee Learning
Coffee cupping workshops let guests smell, taste and compare multiple beans, with one session covering 10 coffees.
Fair Pricing
Customers describe the specialty coffee as affordable and good value compared with many specialty cafés.
Warm Service
Reviews consistently describe the team as welcoming, attentive and knowledgeable about the drinks and food.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Signature. Start with the Creamy Sea Salt Latte; one review specifically calls it a must-try novelty.
Explore V60. Ask about the V60 if you prefer a more distinctive brewed coffee; a Colombian version was served over ice.
Check Wi-Fi. If you need to work online, test the Wi-Fi before settling in because one reviewer found many websites blocked.
Check Outdoors. Inspect an outdoor table before sitting down; one dated review reported bird droppings and dust on the café tables.
Try Khameera. For something less typical than a standard croissant, try the traditional Emirati khameera croissant.
Book Learning. Coffee enthusiasts can look out for cupping workshops; one session included tasting 10 different coffees.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Jalila Foundation
Umm Hurair Second - Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai
| Mon | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Weak Wi-Fi
One laptop user found the internet unreliable and said it blocked most websites, which made working difficult.
Roasting Noise
Coffee roasting can make the workspace noisy when the laboratory is operating.
Dirty Tables
One reviewer found the outdoor tables covered in bird droppings and dust and said the cleaning response was inadequate.
Dry Cake
The carrot cake was described as a bit dry, despite an otherwise cozy visit.
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The Bottom Line
Ibric is a specialty coffee shop in Dubai Healthcare City that suits both a quick coffee stop and a longer work or study session. The menu gives coffee fans room to explore: the Creamy Sea Salt Latte is the signature crowd-pleaser, while V60 and Chemex offer a more hands-on brewed-coffee experience. Croissants and sandwiches make it easy to add breakfast or a light meal.
The café’s bright, modern interior and relaxed seating are repeatedly mentioned, and some customers use it for meetings or laptop work. There is also an outdoor area, though its cleanliness has been criticised in one review. The team is widely described as warm and knowledgeable, with staff taking care over drink preparation and explaining food and beverages when asked.
Prices are viewed as reasonable for specialty coffee; one review specifically put the Creamy Sea Salt Latte at 20 dirhams. Coffee-focused visitors can also watch the roasting setup and look out for cupping workshops, including one session where guests tasted 10 different coffees. If you plan to work, check the Wi-Fi first: one customer found it blocked most websites, and roasting can make the laboratory-side area noisy.
The carrot cake also received one practical caution for being dry.