Fresh fruit
Fruit teas use real fruit, while the fresh watermelon juice was praised as fresh, with half-sugar available.
Latea - International City
International City
Latea is a bubble tea and coffee shop in International City, known in reviews for drinks such as taro cheese cake boba and fresh watermelon juice. You can adjust sugar levels, order delivery, or sit in its modest but comfortable space with Chinese snacks and pastries.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
212 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chewy boba
One reviewer found the boba pearls fresh and perfectly chewy, a useful sign for classic milk tea orders.
Cheese drinks
The taro cheese cake boba arrived with a whole block of cheese, while the cheesecake topping was described as especially enjoyable.
Sugar control
Sugar and ice can be adjusted; a reviewer ordered matcha bubble tea with no sweetness and found it excellent.
Fair pricing
Several reviews describe the drinks as affordable or reasonably priced, including a small fresh juice reported at 10 AED.
Quick service
A first-time visitor reported very little waiting time, while another reviewer praised attentive service during a busy period.
Relaxed space
The shop is small but has a decent setup, with enough space for customers to enjoy their drinks without feeling cramped.
Tips for a Better Visit
Set sweetness. Specify your sugar level when ordering; reviewers have successfully chosen half sugar or no sugar, though one reported an overly sweet result.
Try brown sugar. Brown sugar boba is one of the clearest recurring recommendations, especially if you prefer a richer boba drink.
Order fruit. For a non-milk-tea option, consider fresh watermelon juice and ask for half sugar if you prefer a less sweet drink.
Allow waiting. Egg waffles may take some time, so do not order one when you are in a hurry; a reviewer felt the wait was worthwhile.
Check delivery. If ordering through a delivery platform, check the cup sizes when the order arrives because one medium-and-large order was duplicated as medium.
Explore flavours. If you are new to the menu, ask for recommendations; reviews mention more than 25 milk-tea flavours and helpful suggestions for first-timers.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Pavilion
Warsan First - France Cluster, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
Brown sugar boba
Brown sugar boba is repeatedly recommended as a dependable choice for a richer, classic milk-tea order.
Passion fruit tea with lemon
This fruit-tea combination was praised for its flavour, sugar level, packaging and price.
Oolong milk tea boba with cream cheese
A strong tea paired with cream cheese and herbal jelly for a distinctive, tea-forward drink.
Egg waffle
The egg waffle may take time to prepare, but one reviewer considered it worth waiting for.
Common Concerns
Delivery error
One delivery order containing a medium and a large arrived with both drinks sent as medium.
Small sizes
A regular customer felt the medium size was smaller than comparable drinks at other shops.
Sugar mismatch
One customer requested very little sugar but received an extremely sweet drink and said the issue was not resolved.
Missing sanitizer
A returning customer noted that this branch did not have table sanitizer, unlike other branches they had visited.
Uneven service
Reviews include complaints about ignored questions, rude interactions, and a staff member discussing a customer within earshot.
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The Bottom Line
Latea in International City is a bubble tea shop with coffee, Chinese snacks and pastries. The menu’s strongest pull is its boba range: brown sugar boba, cheesecake boba, taro cheese cake boba and fruit teas all receive specific praise. The taro version arrived with a whole block of cheese, while another customer liked the fresh, perfectly chewy pearls.
There is room to customise sugar and ice. Matcha with no sugar worked well for one reviewer, and fresh watermelon juice was ordered at half sugar and described as fresh; fruit teas are also noted for using real fruit. Coffee is not an afterthought either, with the iced Spanish latte and cappuccino receiving positive mentions.
The shop is small but has decent space to sit and relax. Prices are generally described as affordable, and one review reports a small fresh juice at 10 AED. Egg waffles can take a while, so allow extra time.
Delivery deserves a quick check: one customer paid for medium and large drinks but received two mediums. Sugar consistency and service have also been uneven in isolated reviews, including complaints about an overly sweet drink and dismissive staff behaviour. Overall, it suits bubble-tea fans who value customisation and a broad menu, provided they confirm delivery details and sweetness preferences.