Specialty coffee
Customers rate the coffee highly, including V60 and ice V60 drinks made with well-sourced beans.
PALMA Cafe
Nad Al Sheba
PALMA Cafe is a neighbourhood coffee shop in Nad Al Sheba, known for carefully made coffee, matcha and pastries such as croissants. Reviews also point to a calm indoor-outdoor setting where you can sit with a laptop, meet friends or take coffee for a walk in the park.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
203 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Warm service
Baristas and other staff are repeatedly described as warm, welcoming and helpful.
Outdoor seating
The cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating, with a terrace and views that suit relaxed visits.
Morning opening
It opens at 7:00, making it a useful stop for residents who want coffee before work.
Loyalty scheme
The Apple Wallet loyalty program uses small palm stamps, giving regular coffee buyers a simple repeat-visit perk.
Laptop-friendly
Several reviews describe it as suitable for working, drawing or relaxing, with comfortable seating and sockets available.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Build in extra time for V60 or matcha orders; two reviews report waits of over 20 minutes.
Go early. For a quieter start and easier seating, consider visiting around the 7:00 opening mentioned by an early-morning regular.
Try outdoors. Choose outdoor seating in cooler weather, when one reviewer specifically recommended enjoying the winter weather outside.
Plan parking. Parking can be difficult, so check the approach in advance or ask about curbside pickup rather than relying on nearby parking.
Bring a charger. If you plan to work, bring your own charger and avoid relying entirely on the Wi-Fi or available plugs.
Pick pastries. For food, reviews are more enthusiastic about cookies, croissants and cinnamon rolls than the sandwiches.
Plan the visit
Practical details
58G5+HJ
Al Merkadh - Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Peanut Frappe
The Peanut Frappe is a returning customer’s favourite drink.
cocomatcha
The cocomatcha receives especially enthusiastic praise from a customer who described the cafe as quiet and cosy.
peanut butter cookies
Peanut butter cookies are specifically mentioned alongside praise for the cafe’s coffee and seating area.
croissant
Croissants are repeatedly mentioned positively, including with coffee, matcha and other pastries.
vegan homemade carrot cake
The cafe’s vegan homemade carrot cake is singled out as a standout item.
Common Concerns
Slow orders
V60 and matcha orders have taken more than 20 minutes in separate visits, so preparation time can be unpredictable.
Parking difficulty
Parking is limited and one customer said illegally parked trucks blocked the cafe view; curbside pickup was mentioned as an alternative.
Restroom access
A review reports that the restroom requires asking for a key and lacked basics such as paper.
Work reliability
One reviewer found the internet too poor to work, while another said not all plugs worked; the cafe can also get crowded.
Sandwiches
A regular customer specifically disliked the sandwiches and described them as pre-cooked and not tasty.
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The Bottom Line
PALMA Cafe is a Nad Al Sheba coffee stop with a strong following for coffee, matcha and pastries. You can order a V60, Peanut Frappe, croissant or cookie, then settle into the indoor seating or terrace. Several residents use it for laptop work, quiet conversations or a coffee walk in the park.
The coffee is the main draw: reviews call the V60 one of the best they have had in Dubai, while the ice V60, cappuccino and latte also receive specific praise. Matcha is more mixed overall, but the cocomatcha has enthusiastic fans. Cookies, almond croissants, cinnamon rolls, carrot cake and breakfast are safer bets than the sandwiches, which one regular found pre-cooked and unappealing.
The friendly baristas and calm atmosphere make the cafe easy to return to, and it opens at 7:00 for early coffee. Outdoor seating is especially appealing in winter. The setting can become crowded, however, and work conditions are not fully dependable: reviews mention weak Wi-Fi and faulty plugs.
Plan around practical drawbacks. Parking is difficult, some orders have taken over 20 minutes, and restroom access has been criticised. If you are driving or working, check the logistics before settling in.