Spacious seating
Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating makes this a comfortable place to work, meet friends or linger over coffee.
JOE & THE JUICE
Dubai Design District
JOE & THE JUICE in Dubai Design District is a spacious café for fresh drinks, sandwiches and specialty coffee. Reviews particularly highlight the Peanutter, vegan avocado sandwich and a relaxed indoor-outdoor setup that works for breakfast, catching up or working.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
851 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong coffee
Coffee is a reliable draw, with several regulars calling it consistently good and one reviewer praising the cappuccino.
Vegan option
The vegan avocado sandwich with Joe’s special bread is a repeat weekend breakfast choice for one family.
Tuna favourites
The spicy tuna sandwich, tunacado and tuna salad receive repeated praise, including one mention of a satisfying kick.
Welcoming atmosphere
The D3 branch combines a modern setting with indoor and patio seating, and reviews often mention its suitability for working or meeting.
Helpful recovery
One payment mistake was handled with a complimentary matcha and a promised sandwich on the next visit.
Tips for a Better Visit
Come early. For breakfast, arrive before 9:30am if possible; one review says queues and waits grow after that time.
Check pickup. If ordering through the app, ask staff whether the order is ready rather than relying only on the notification.
Specify temperature. If you want a sandwich hot, confirm it when collecting it and check before leaving, since one spicy tuna order arrived cold.
Skip turmeric. Avoid the Feel Good juice if you dislike turmeric; a reviewer found its flavour closer to a turmeric-and-ginger shot.
Expect self-service. Be prepared to collect or serve yourself rather than expecting table service, as one reviewer disliked this setup.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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| 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 – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Peanutter
The Peanutter is described as a standout order and a repeat favourite at this branch.
Power Shake
One reviewer found the Power Shake both energising and delicious alongside a spicy tuna sandwich.
Vanilla iced matcha
The vanilla iced matcha received a positive mention, with the branch’s friendly service making the visit more memorable.
Açaí bowl
The açaí bowl is praised by one customer as dessert-like, although another D3 review reported poor freshness.
Common Concerns
Slow service
Several visits involved long waits, including 20 minutes for coffee and 30 minutes before a mobile order was noticed.
App delays
Pickup notifications can fail: one order was ready for 20 minutes before the customer discovered it and found it cold.
Pricey portions
A reviewer paid AED 77 for a sandwich and drink but felt the sandwich portions were too small for the price.
Uneven quality
Juices have sometimes tasted watery, while another review described an açaí bowl as not fresh.
Cleanliness concerns
One regular reported seeing staff touch coffee beans and door handles during order preparation, raising hygiene concerns.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
23 dirham
cappuccino
“Price for cappuccino was 23 dirham”Google review · February 2025
AED 49
premium steak sandwich
“You show a premium steak sandwich for AED 49”Google review · December 2025
AED 77
a sandwich and a drink
“Paid AED 77 for a sandwich and a drink”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
JOE & THE JUICE in Dubai Design District suits a quick breakfast, light lunch or coffee break, with enough seating to stay and work or meet friends. The menu highlights fresh drinks and sandwiches, and reviewers repeatedly mention the Peanutter, vegan avocado sandwich on Joe’s special bread, spicy tuna sandwich and Power Shake. The setting is one of the branch’s clearest strengths.
Reviews describe a spacious, modern interior with outdoor seating, a comfortable atmosphere and music at a pleasant volume. The patio is especially appealing in Dubai’s cooler weather, while the D3 surroundings add a creative, design-focused backdrop. Food and drink quality is generally well regarded, but it is not completely consistent.
Some customers found juices watery, an açaí bowl not fresh, or the matcha merely average. Sandwich portions can also feel expensive: one customer paid AED 77 for a sandwich and drink, while another felt a AED 49 steak sandwich looked flat and contained sliced roast beef rather than steak. Service varies sharply between visits.
Friendly staff receive plenty of praise, but slow orders, app pickup problems and occasional order mistakes are recurring cautions. For breakfast, arriving before 9:30am may help avoid the reported queue.