Aquarium views
You can drink your coffee while watching the Dubai Mall aquarium, an unusual setting for a mall café.
Roasters Specialty Coffee House Dubai Mall
Downtown Dubai
Roasters Specialty Coffee House is a first-floor coffee shop in Downtown Dubai’s Dubai Mall, with views of the aquarium. Reviews point to carefully prepared drinks such as Spanish latte and hot V60, alongside desserts including cheesecake, making it a handy place to pause between shops.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
6,409 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Specialty coffee
The hot V60 with Kenyan beans was described as one of the reviewer’s best coffees, while another praised the distinct, rich flavour.
Spanish latte
The Spanish latte is repeatedly singled out for its smooth, balanced taste.
Alternative milk
Oat milk is available without an additional charge, useful if you want a non-dairy latte.
Desserts
Reviews mention a cute, delicious puppy cheesecake, a fresh strawberry tart and a satisfying tiramisu.
Quiet seating
Separated tables help reduce interference between groups, making the café workable for chatting or working alone.
Gluten-free choice
The gluten-free brownie was described as rich, fudgy and satisfying rather than a compromise option.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try V60. Ask for a hot V60 with Kenyan beans if you want a more distinctive specialty-coffee order.
Choose oat milk. Ask for oat milk in your drink; one review says alternative milk came at no extra charge.
Order cheesecake. The puppy cheesecake is a playful dessert choice that one reviewer found both cute and delicious.
Check dietary options. If you need gluten-free food, ask about the gluten-free brownie, described as rich and fudgy.
Find the view. For the aquarium experience, look for seating where you can watch the tank while drinking your coffee.
Work-friendly seating. The separated tables and quick clearing service were appreciated by a reviewer working alone or chatting with friends.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Financial Ctr St
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Gold coffee luxury bundle
A coffee bundle served with 24k gold and vanilla ice cream, according to one customer.
Passion Fruit Mojito
A refreshing non-coffee drink mentioned alongside a cappuccino and raspberry dessert cake.
Common Concerns
Order errors
One reviewer said a simple coffee order was made incorrectly three times before being addressed.
Premium pricing
The tiramisu and espresso were described as overpriced, though the reviewer still found them satisfying.
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The Bottom Line
Roasters Specialty Coffee House is a coffee stop inside Dubai Mall in Downtown Dubai, set on the first floor with Dubai Mall aquarium views. It works especially well for a shopping break: reviews mention rich espresso, smooth Spanish latte, hot V60 with Kenyan beans and an oat-milk option at no extra charge. There is enough beyond the coffee to make a longer pause worthwhile.
The puppy cheesecake is a fun-looking dessert that one reviewer found delicious, while the gluten-free brownie was praised for being rich and fudgy. Other mentions include tiramisu, strawberry tart, croissant and raspberry dessert cake, so the food is not just an afterthought. The atmosphere comes across as warm and calm despite the busy mall.
Separated tables were appreciated for working alone or chatting, and reviewers also mentioned quick service and prompt table clearing. Aquarium-facing seating adds something distinctive if you want to watch the fish while you relax. There is one useful caution: a reviewer reported that a simple coffee order was made incorrectly three times, and another felt the tiramisu and espresso looked overpriced.
Most service comments are positive, but checking your order before settling in is sensible.