Specialty coffee
Customers repeatedly praise the coffee, with one regular calling it properly made and another highlighting the V60 and hibiscus.
Saddle - Al Qudra
Ghadeer Barashy
Saddle - Al Qudra is a coffee shop in Ghadeer Barashy and a handy stop at Last Exit after a ride or a drive through the desert. Reviews particularly highlight its coffee, hearty post-ride food, and treats such as Nutella crepes and açai smoothies.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
237 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Post-ride stop
The Al Qudra setting works well after time on the road, with reviews describing hearty food and coffee that suit a tired rider.
Açai smoothie
The açai smoothie is a recurring favourite, including versions with mixed berries, peanut butter and banana.
Friendly service
Several reviews describe the team as attentive and helpful, including during busy periods when service remained quick and smooth.
Food quality
Reviews mention fresh crepes, a well-made grilled cheese sandwich, and consistently good food after rides or during family visits.
Decaf option
Coffee drinkers who avoid caffeine can choose decaf; the same review also praises the iced Spanish latte.
Calm atmosphere
The branch is described as relaxing, cozy and aesthetically arranged, making it more than just a quick coffee pickup.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check charge. Before paying, confirm the hot-chocolate variant and price: one customer expected the AED 33 regular option but was charged AED 39 for s’mores.
Verify beans. If buying Brazilian beans by the kilo, ask for the current price first; a regular buyer reported monthly changes.
Post-ride visit. Consider stopping after a ride: reviews specifically describe the food as hearty and the coffee as a welcome treat after time on the road.
Ask suggestions. If you are unsure what to order, ask the team to match a drink to your taste; a reviewer found that recommendation especially useful.
Try decaf. Coffee drinkers avoiding caffeine can ask about the decaf option, which a reviewer specifically appreciated.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Qudra Rd
Ghadeer Barashy, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Nutella crepes with strawberry
Nutella crepes with strawberry are a popular sweet order, and reviews describe them as soft, fresh and well prepared.
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate receives enthusiastic mentions, although one review warns that the regular and s’mores versions may be priced differently.
Brioche the Saddle one
The Saddle brioche is singled out alongside chips, egg and cheese as a favourite food choice.
Matcha with coconut milk and a vanilla top
One recommendation that stood out was matcha with coconut milk and a vanilla top, described as balanced and refreshing.
Common Concerns
Price surprise
One customer was charged AED 39 for s’mores hot chocolate without being told the regular AED 33 option was unavailable.
Bean price changes
The reported price of a 1 kg bag of Brazilian beans rose from AED 169 to AED 189 within a month, frustrating a regular buyer.
Community feel
One reviewer felt the branch prioritised car service over the local bike community despite being located near a major cycling spot.
Inconsistent items
A customer reported an empty Nutella and pistachio crepe and strongly disliked the matcha on a first visit.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 39
s’mores hot chocolate
“Instead, I was automatically charged AED 39 for the s’mores hot chocolate, even though the menu listed the regular one at AED 33”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
Saddle - Al Qudra is a coffee stop in Ghadeer Barashy at Last Exit, with a strong following among people passing through Al Qudra after a ride. The main draw is well-regarded coffee, but reviews also point to substantial food and sweet options, including the açai smoothie, Nutella crepes and hot chocolate. The açai smoothie is often ordered with mixed berries, peanut butter and banana.
For something more filling, reviewers mention grilled cheese, brioche and a cheese-and-chips crepe, while one coffee regular specifically recommends the V60 and hibiscus. There is also a decaf option, useful if you want the coffee ritual without more caffeine. Service is usually described as friendly, accommodating and quick, even when the branch is busy.
The setting gets praise for its calm, cozy feel and attractive food-truck setup, and the drive-through format makes it convenient before heading into the desert. It is not entirely consistent: one customer found the Nutella-pistachio crepe empty and disliked the matcha, while another was charged AED 39 for s’mores hot chocolate without being told the AED 33 regular option was unavailable. Check prices and menu substitutions before paying, especially if buying beans, whose reported 1 kg price changed from AED 169 to AED 189.