Sandwiches
The Spicy Caesar Sandwich is praised for its crispy texture, savoury flavour and spicy kick.
JOE & THE JUICE
Dubai Festival City
In Dubai Festival City, JOE & THE JUICE is a mall juice shop for quick sandwiches, shakes and coffee. Reviews particularly highlight the Spicy Caesar Sandwich, power shake and convenient takeaway service, while the seating and Wi-Fi can also suit a short work break.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
324 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Power Shake
The power shake is repeatedly recommended, with one review describing it as rich, creamy and strawberry-forward.
Work Spot
Comfortable seating, fast Wi-Fi and a calm atmosphere make it useful for studying, working or a casual catch-up.
Quick Takeaway
Several reviews describe the service as fast, making the branch practical when you are ordering to take away.
Healthy Choices
Customers mention fresh juices, smoothies, healthy sandwiches and vegan options, including a well-liked spicy tuna sandwich and blue spirulina shake.
Coffee Guidance
One barista took time to share knowledge about the coffee beans, adding a more personal touch to the drink order.
Tips for a Better Visit
Heat Brownie. If ordering the brownie, ask staff to heat it; one review says it is normally served cold.
Adjust Matcha. For a lighter drink, ask for the matcha to be less sweetened, as one customer found that more refreshing.
Check Milk. If milk ingredients matter to you, ask what is in the house oat-milk mix before ordering.
Check Orders. If a juice is delayed, follow up promptly: one late order was recognised and delivered within two minutes after the customer asked.
App Check. Before relying on app ordering or sandwich-card rewards, check that the menu and card are working; customers have reported glitches and support delays.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall
Al Kheeran - Dubai Festival City, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Sport Juice
A refreshing pineapple, strawberry, passion fruit and apple blend.
iced latte
The iced latte is described as refreshing and delicious, and suitable for a fast takeaway order.
Common Concerns
Table Cleanliness
Multiple reviews report uncleared tables and old food left behind, which can detract from the otherwise comfortable seating.
Uneven Service
Service is inconsistent: some customers describe friendly staff, while others report rude behaviour and poor responses to complaints.
Drink Quality
Coffee and juice feedback is mixed, including a weak Americano and an energizer that one customer could not finish.
Order Delays
A juice order took 25–30 minutes and arrived warm without ice, despite later orders being served first.
High Prices
Some customers consider the drinks expensive, including a reported 60 Dhs for two iced matcha lattes.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
60 Dhs
2 iced matcha latte
“I can't justify going there and paying 60 Dhs for 2 iced matcha latte again”Google review · April 2024
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The Bottom Line
JOE & THE JUICE in Dubai Festival City is geared towards quick mall breaks, takeaway orders and casual sitting. Reviews most often point to sandwiches and shakes: the Spicy Caesar is praised for its crispy, savoury bite and kick, while the power shake is described as rich and creamy with a strong strawberry flavour. The spicy tuna sandwich, Sport Juice and iced latte also receive favourable mentions.
The branch has simple seating, a calm atmosphere and fast Wi-Fi, so it can work for studying, a small catch-up or a short break during shopping. Several customers call the service quick, although experiences are not consistent. Some report friendly, efficient staff; others describe rude behaviour, unclean tables and old food left sitting around.
Coffee and juice quality is more mixed than the food. One Americano was weak, and a delayed juice arrived warm without ice, so it is worth checking on an order if it is taking unusually long. Prices also draw criticism: one customer said two iced matcha lattes cost 60 Dhs, while another called a 35 Dhs energizer poor value.
For a better first order, ask for the brownie heated and consider requesting matcha less sweetened.