Waterfront views
Outdoor seating looks over the creek and Dubai skyline, with sunset views that make lingering worthwhile.
Laloge cafe
Dubai Creek Harbour
Laloge Café is a coffee shop in Dubai Creek Harbour with waterfront seating, Dubai skyline views and a calm, well-designed setting. Reviews point to it as a good place for coffee and desserts, with meals such as fresh salads if you want to stay for lunch.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
246 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Warm service
Several visitors describe the team as attentive and welcoming, including a repeat guest who was greeted warmly on a third visit.
Strong desserts
Desserts receive repeated praise, especially the moist, beautifully presented cake and warm madeleines.
Good coffee
Coffee is praised both on its own and in drinks such as the Spanish latte and iced tiramisu latte.
Fresh salads
The artichoke and heart of palm salad and shrimp and avocado salad were reported as fresh, balanced and delicious.
Birthday setting
The atmosphere, views and attentive service have worked well for birthday celebrations and family occasions.
Work-friendly
One visitor came to work and enjoyed the atmosphere and coffee, suggesting the café can suit a quiet coffee break.
Extra services
One review notes that the venue also has hairdressing and nail services alongside the café.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Build in extra time at busy or understaffed periods; one guest waited to be seated while no one was available.
Confirm parking. Ask Guest Services or confirm the route before parking, as one review reported receiving incorrect parking guidance.
Choose outdoors. For the main visual appeal, choose outdoor seating around sunset or during breakfast and dinner.
Check desserts. Desserts are widely praised, but reviews conflict on tiramisu and other sweets, so ask about the day's strongest options.
Try salads. For lunch, consider the artichoke and heart of palm salad or shrimp and avocado salad, both described as fresh and balanced.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Kheeran First - Dubai Creek Harbour - Dubai
Al Kheeran First - Dubai Creek Harbour, 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 – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Coffee cheesecake
The coffee cheesecake was specifically praised as a lovely dessert choice.
San Sebastián cake
One visitor called the San Sebastián cake moist, flavourful and beautifully presented.
Caesar salad
The Caesar salad was described as tasty and fresh alongside the Laloge sandwich.
Hot chocolate
One reviewer singled out the hot chocolate as the café's best drink.
Common Concerns
Slow service
Service was reported as very slow during one visit, with no one available to seat guests and only one staff member apparently working.
Mixed tiramisu
One visitor found the tiramisu overly sweet, lacking coffee flavour and made with a hard biscuit.
Shakshuka dispute
A reviewer disliked the shakshuka's onions, yellow peppers and white toast, finding the dish disappointing.
Opening readiness
An early visitor said that at 8am tables were not cleaned and no staff were ready to help with seating.
Dessert inconsistency
Another review criticised the matcha, San Sebastian dessert and cream caramel, so dessert quality may vary by item.
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The Bottom Line
Laloge Café is a waterfront coffee shop in Dubai Creek Harbour, drawing people for coffee, desserts and the view across the creek towards Dubai’s skyline. Outdoor seating is especially appealing around sunset, while the calm, polished interior also suits a solo coffee, a quiet meet-up or some laptop time. There is enough food to make it more than a coffee stop.
Reviews highlight the artichoke and heart of palm salad, shrimp and avocado salad, Caesar salad, Toasted Benedict and warm madeleines. For sweets, the San Sebastián cake, coffee cheesecake, Spanish latte and hot chocolate are among the more specifically praised choices. Service is often described as attentive and genuinely welcoming, and the café has hosted birthdays and family occasions successfully.
There are a few reasons to manage expectations. One guest reported waiting to be seated while no staff were visible, and an early-morning visit found tables uncleared despite the stated 8am opening. Parking directions were also criticised in one review, so confirming the route with Guest Services is sensible.
Dessert feedback is mixed: tiramisu and some other sweets were criticised by individual reviewers, despite much broader praise for the dessert selection. If you want the strongest first impression, prioritise the outdoor view and allow a little time for service.