Creative drinks
The menu includes distinctive drinks such as Karak Matcha Milk tea, made with karak tea instead of regular milk.
PIMS
Dubai Marina
PIMS is a Dubai Marina cafe for creative tea, coffee and bubble drinks, with a relaxed JBR setting that suits a pause after the beach. Reviews highlight its Karak Matcha Milk tea and salted caramel latte, while the terrace gives drink breaks a pleasant seaside feel.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
232 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Real fruit
Several reviews mention fresh fruit in the drinks, including crushed fruit in the All in jasmine tea.
Matcha
The matcha is described as smooth and balanced, with options including matcha latte and matcha ice cream.
Terrace views
The terrace overlooking The Beach gives visitors a scenic place to sit, especially after a beach walk or around sunset.
Helpful guidance
Staff have been praised for explaining ingredients and helping first-time visitors choose between the many drink options.
Tea tasting
A tea tasting was described as a well-presented experience with unusual flavours, making the cafe more than a standard takeaway stop.
Family friendly
One family found the colourful drinks engaging for children, with patient help choosing flavours and colouring available.
Non-dairy options
Coffee and bubble milk tea are available with non-dairy milk options, useful for customers avoiding regular milk.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check hours. If visiting late, confirm the closing time first; one customer was turned away at 00:05 despite the lights and machines being on.
Confirm toppings. For delivery orders, check that paid toppings such as tapioca are included before accepting the drink.
Browse early. Look over the menu before reaching the cashier, as the front-only menu can make the ordering decision feel rushed.
Ask recommendations. First-time visitors can ask the team for guidance; a review says staff helped choose an order from the wide range of options.
Allow time. Leave extra time if you are in a hurry, since one review specifically reports very slow service.
Try the terrace. For a more scenic break, choose terrace seating overlooking The Beach, particularly around sunset.
Plan the visit
Practical details
1410, Roxy Cinema Building
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Salted caramel latte
The salted caramel latte is repeatedly mentioned as a sweet, creamy coffee choice.
Pims Tea
Pims Tea combines green tea, jasmine, bergamot and rare spices into a distinctive signature drink.
Kiwi Aloe
Kiwi Aloe is described as a refreshing choice for a hot day near the beach.
Common Concerns
Slow service
One recent review reports consistently slow service, so this may not suit a rushed drink stop.
Pricey drinks
A customer reported paying 47 AED for a drink and another 10 AED for a topping, which felt expensive for a single beverage.
Closing confusion
The posted working hours may need checking: one visitor arrived just after midnight while the cafe appeared open but was told it had closed.
Menu pressure
Reviews say the menu is mainly at the front, making customers feel hurried when others are waiting behind them.
Missing tapioca
One delivery arrived without the tapioca that had been paid for, and the customer said nobody called to explain the omission.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10 AED
topping
“However, I think the price is exaggerated, they charge 47 AED for a drink and in case you need to add a topping, you would pay 10 AED”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
PIMS is a Dubai Marina drink stop with a strong focus on tea-based creations, bubble tea, coffee and matcha. The reviews make it especially appealing after a JBR beach walk: the terrace overlooks The Beach, and the atmosphere is repeatedly described as cosy, relaxed and suitable for sitting with friends or taking a break. There is more to the menu than standard milk tea.
Customers mention the Karak Matcha Milk tea, which uses karak tea as its milk base, along with salted caramel latte, Kiwi Aloe and the signature Pims Tea, a blend of green tea, jasmine, bergamot and spices. The All in jasmine tea was praised for crushed real fruit, while the matcha was described as smooth and balanced. Staff are often credited with explaining ingredients and helping newcomers choose.
The main cautions are practical. One recent visitor found service very slow, and another was turned away at 00:05 despite the cafe appearing open, so late-night hours are worth confirming. Prices can feel steep: one review reports 47 AED for a drink plus 10 AED for a topping.
Check that paid add-ons such as tapioca are included, and browse the menu before reaching the cashier if you need time to decide.