Specialty brews
The V60 is described as perfectly executed, while Ethiopian coffee in an Aeropress is praised for its acidity and fruitiness.
MOY SPECIALTY COFFEE
Umm Suqeim
MOY Specialty Coffee is a small, relaxed café in Umm Suqeim, close to the beach. It is known for carefully made specialty coffee, including V60 and Spanish latte, with sandwiches and baked treats for a casual stop before or after the shore.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
445 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Beach setting
The café is a few steps from the beach, with views toward the Burj Al Arab and a calm atmosphere.
Warm service
Many customers describe the baristas as sincere, helpful and welcoming, making the café feel like a neighbourhood regular’s spot.
Strong sandwiches
The mushroom chicken sandwich gets a particularly enthusiastic mention, alongside other well-liked sandwich options.
Outdoor options
There is a small indoor area, an airy outdoor deck and a covered outdoor section for hotter weather.
Fair value
Several reviews say the quality is good without pretension or heavy mark-ups, including for coffee and snacks.
Dog friendly
One detailed review specifically notes that the café welcomes dogs, useful for a beach walk stop with a pet.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try V60. If you enjoy filter coffee, ask for the V60; one reviewer says it was perfectly executed every time.
Plan parking. If you are driving, allow extra time for parking or consider arriving by another mode, as a reviewer found no parking.
Expect few seats. Choose your timing carefully if you want outdoor seating: the café has an outdoor area, but seats are limited.
Keep it casual. For a fuller bite, look to the sandwiches or acai bowl rather than expecting a broad food menu.
Check loyalty rules. If using the loyalty card with several coffees, confirm the payment rules first; one customer disputed how stamps were handled.
Try Ethiopian. Coffee enthusiasts can ask about Ethiopian options; a reviewer enjoyed Ethiopian coffee in an Aeropress for its acidic, fruity profile.
Plan the visit
Practical details
3 31A St
Umm Suqeim Second - Umm Suqeim, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Spanish latte
The Spanish latte is specifically praised as a strong, enjoyable order.
peanut butter brownie
The peanut butter brownie receives repeated praise, including one review calling it exceptional.
Common Concerns
Limited menu
Food choices are described as limited, so this is more naturally a coffee stop than a full meal destination.
Parking difficulty
One visitor reported no parking, which may make a quick car stop less convenient.
Limited seats
Outdoor seating is available, but one review says the number of seats is limited.
Uneven service
A few recent reviews report unfriendly attitudes or long waits, despite many others praising the team.
Dessert mismatch
The Nutty Nuttela was disliked by one customer, while the turkey and ham cheese sandwich in the same visit was praised.
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The Bottom Line
MOY Specialty Coffee is a compact, easygoing café in Umm Suqeim, a few steps from the beach. Coffee is the main reason to come: customers specifically mention the V60, Spanish latte, flat white and Ethiopian coffee in an Aeropress. It is also a useful takeaway stop before a beach walk, with sandwiches, pastries and desserts on the menu.
The food is focused rather than extensive. The mushroom chicken sandwich, halloumi and za’atar sandwich, acai bowl and peanut butter brownie are among the clearest review-backed picks. One customer, however, found the Nutty Nuttela unpleasant, so dessert choices may be personal.
The setting is calm and cosy, with a small indoor area, an airy outdoor deck and a covered outdoor section. Reviews mention a Burj Al Arab view, dog-friendly visits and a quiet atmosphere suitable for reading or laptop work. Outdoor seats are limited, and one visitor reported no parking, so arriving by car may require patience.
Service is praised far more often than it is criticised, but it is not perfectly consistent: recent reviews mention long waits and unfriendly attitudes. If you are visiting for a specialty coffee rather than a large meal, MOY’s relaxed beachside format makes the most sense.