Indoor garden
The cafe sits among greenery, ponds and waterfalls, creating a nature-like setting inside the hotel.
Panini
Umm Hurair
Panini is a cafe in Umm Hurair, set in the lower lobby of Grand Hyatt Dubai’s indoor garden. It is especially appealing for coffee and desserts, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting the strawberry cheesecake, cappuccino and waterfall-filled setting.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
182 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Cheesecake
The strawberry cheesecake is described as fresh, creamy and balanced rather than overly sweet.
Panini sandwich
The pesto panini with halloumi and mozzarella was reported fresh, hot and consistently well prepared.
Breakfast spread
The American breakfast includes two drinks and a large bowl of fruit, making it a substantial order.
Coffee selection
Reviewers specifically praise the cappuccino, Spanish latte and Turkish coffee.
Outdoor seating
The seating around the indoor garden feels airy and gives views over the hotel's plants and trees.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check timing. For a quieter visit, avoid busy family periods; one reviewer found the cafe less tranquil when children filled the space.
Confirm discounts. Ask before ordering which hotel, Entertainer or Fazaa discounts are active and what conditions apply.
Check prices. Confirm pastry prices before ordering, since one diner reported a mismatch between the quoted and charged amounts.
Allow time. If ordering pizza, allow extra time: one visit involved a wait of more than 1.5 hours.
Use valet. Hotel valet parking is available, which is useful when visiting the Grand Hyatt.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Grand Hyatt Dubai Convention Centre - Sheikh Rashid Rd
Umm Hurair Second, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Uneven service
Several reviews mention slow attention, aloof servers or staff enforcing policies in an unnecessarily rude way.
Pizza delays
One pizza order took more than 1.5 hours and was judged disappointing when it arrived.
Drink quality
Matcha and a cold chocolate drink received particularly poor feedback, including complaints about weak flavour.
Price confusion
A reviewer said pastry prices quoted by the chef did not match the final bill.
Small portions
Some diners found the portions smaller than expected, despite another review describing a large sandwich.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
$ 15
Coffee with cake
“Coffee with cake will cost $ 15, breakfast with fresh juice $ 20-25, which is lower than in shopping centers, and the atmosphere is better, tips are not required, you can pay at the cashier”Google review · December 2024
$ 20-25
Breakfast with fresh juice
“Coffee with cake will cost $ 15, breakfast with fresh juice $ 20-25, which is lower than in shopping centers, and the atmosphere is better, tips are not required, you can pay at the cashier”Google review · December 2024
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The Bottom Line
Panini is a cafe in Umm Hurair’s Grand Hyatt Dubai, tucked into a leafy indoor garden with waterfalls and water sounds. People come for coffee, cake and a calm break from the city, with the strawberry cheesecake, cappuccino and Spanish latte among the more consistently mentioned orders. The food goes beyond sweets.
Reviews highlight the pesto panini with halloumi and mozzarella, spicy chicken sandwiches, avocado toast and the American breakfast, which includes two drinks and a large bowl of fruit. There is also a broad bakery and pastry counter; one visitor liked the quiche, chocolate truffle cake and mocha. The setting is the clearest draw.
Outdoor seating overlooks the hotel’s greenery, and reviewers describe it as suitable for coffee dates, family visits and casual gatherings. Hotel valet parking is mentioned as available. Prices are described both as reasonable and, by one diner, expensive for a hotel cafe; reported examples include a Spanish latte at 26aed and chicken BBQ pizza at 80aed.
Service and consistency are less dependable. Some visits had friendly, attentive staff, while others involved delayed ordering, small portions or rude policy enforcement. Pizza has drawn complaints about both wait time and quality, and matcha reviews are notably negative.
Checking prices and discount conditions before ordering is sensible.