Signature cheesecake
The San Sebastian cheesecake is repeatedly described as soft, creamy and exceptionally delicious.
OLAB Coffee Shop Ibn Battuta Mall
Jebel Ali Village
OLAB is a specialty coffee shop in Jebel Ali Village, located inside Ibn Battuta Mall. Reviews point to it as a relaxed stop for well-made lattes and notably creamy San Sebastian cheesecake, with enough space for a quiet break or online work.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
194 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Smooth lattes
The Spanish latte and other lattes stand out for rich, smooth flavour.
Quiet setting
The café is often appreciated as a peaceful, uncrowded place to chill, work online or take a mall break.
Warm service
Reviews describe the staff as welcoming, attentive and helpful, including thoughtful recommendations and patient service.
Roomy branch
There are many tables, and one review found the branch easy to reach from the middle of the mall.
Bean grinding
The team helped a customer grind purchased coffee beans, a useful extra if you are taking beans home.
Balanced cakes
The Oreo cheesecake, red velvet and other cakes are often praised for creamy textures and sweetness that is not excessive.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check offers. Look for a current buy-one-get-one deal; one customer spotted B1T1 while passing by.
Try the pairing. Order cheesecake with a Spanish latte if you want to follow a pairing specifically praised by a reviewer.
Work quietly. For online work or a calmer coffee break, the branch is often described as quiet and uncrowded.
Expect choice limits. If you want a savoury meal, check the sandwich options first; one visit had three varieties.
Use parking. One review mentions free parking and free Wi-Fi, useful if you are planning a longer café stop.
Look carefully. Allow a little time to find the branch because one customer felt its location was easy for shoppers to overlook.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall, Ibn Battuta Gate
Jebel Ali Village, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
smoked salmon sandwich
The smoked salmon sandwich received a positive mention alongside an iced Americano.
lemon tart
The lemon tart was praised as tangy, fresh and not overly sweet.
hot chocolate
The hot chocolate is described as rich and comforting, alongside well-prepared food.
Common Concerns
Limited sandwiches
One visit had only three sandwich choices, so the savoury selection may feel narrow.
Price concerns
Some customers consider the drinks and food pricey for a mall café.
Weak Coco Pina
One reviewer found the CoCo Piña lacking in flavour for its 27 AED price.
Firm chairs
A customer liked the café overall but found the chairs less comfortable.
Easy to miss
Although some reviews describe easy access, another says the branch is not very visible and gets less foot traffic.
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The Bottom Line
OLAB Coffee Shop Ibn Battuta Mall is a specialty coffee stop in Jebel Ali Village with a strong focus on lattes, cakes and cheesecake. The clearest draw is the San Sebastian cheesecake, described in reviews as soft, creamy and exceptionally delicious. The Spanish latte, cappuccino and café latte also receive specific praise, including one latte called smooth and rich.
This is more than a quick takeaway counter. Reviews describe a cozy, clean and peaceful setting with natural-looking light, many tables and a good atmosphere for unwinding or working online. One customer specifically mentioned free Wi-Fi and free parking.
The branch is inside the mall and some reviewers found it easy to reach, though another said it is tucked away, has less foot traffic and is not very visible to passing shoppers. Dessert choices include Oreo cheesecake, red velvet cake, lemon tart and carrot cake, while savoury options include items such as the smoked salmon sandwich and kashkaval bun. The sandwich range was described as limited on one visit, and some drinks were considered expensive; the CoCo Piña was also criticised for weak flavour at 27 AED.
Check for active promotions, as customers have spotted buy-one-get-one deals on cakes and other items.
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