German bread
Several visitors say the bread has a distinctly German taste, including one who found it just like bread in Germany.
Al Wasl
Scarlet’s is a German bakery and pâtisserie in Al Wasl, by City Walk, serving German-style breads, pastries and all-day breakfast. Reviews particularly point to the croissants and danishes, as well as a substantial breakfast menu and coffee in a relaxed indoor-outdoor setting.
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Several visitors say the bread has a distinctly German taste, including one who found it just like bread in Germany.
Pastries are described as fresh daily, with chocolate croissants and fruit danishes receiving specific praise.
Breakfast portions can be generous, with one review describing both the desserts and breakfast as richly filled and very large.
Breakfast is available beyond the morning, which suits a late breakfast or afternoon stop.
The City Walk branch has outdoor tables as well as indoor seating, making it useful for a coffee or relaxed meal outside.
Many reviews describe warm, attentive staff, including a team that remembers regular customers’ preferences.
Coffee is repeatedly praised alongside the bakery items, including by a reviewer who is particular about cappuccino.
One review says parking in the same building can be free for up to three hours when you keep the receipt.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Scarlet´s German Bakery & Patisserie Citywalk, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“The highlight of the meal was definitely the Bavarian Omelette fluffy, rich, and probably the best I’ve had in the city.”
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“The highlight of the meal was definitely the Bavarian Omelette fluffy, rich, and probably the best I’ve had in the city.”June 2025
“The Bavarian omelette also stood out with its authentic taste and rich, satisfying flavor.”June 2025
“My top is : Chocolate croissant (ask them to make it hot, you will love it), strawberry danish and apricot danish.”
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“My top is : Chocolate croissant (ask them to make it hot, you will love it), strawberry danish and apricot danish.”January 2026
“The apricot delight was especially memorable: full of flavor without being overly buttery, which gave it a perfectly light finish.”
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“The apricot delight was especially memorable: full of flavor without being overly buttery, which gave it a perfectly light finish.”June 2025
“Spinach quiche was perfect as well as the artisanal pizza slice. BRAVOO”
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“Spinach quiche was perfect as well as the artisanal pizza slice. BRAVOO”November 2023
“Loved that German bakery, their pastries, , brioches, breads and so on are just amazing ! 😋The location also in city walk is very nice.”
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“Loved that German bakery, their pastries, , brioches, breads and so on are just amazing ! 😋The location also in city walk is very nice.”January 2023
“We ordered the delicious chicken sandwich, which was absolutely worth it.”
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“We ordered the delicious chicken sandwich, which was absolutely worth it.”October 2025
“My top is : Chocolate croissant (ask them to make it hot, you will love it), strawberry danish and apricot danish.”
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“My top is : Chocolate croissant (ask them to make it hot, you will love it), strawberry danish and apricot danish.”January 2026
“Definitely recommended to enjoy their freshly baked Christmas Panettone. Just wow!”
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“Definitely recommended to enjoy their freshly baked Christmas Panettone. Just wow!”December 2022
“Heaven for bread and pastry lovers!! Freshly baked crunchy country bread, brioche, cheese bun, doughnut and danish crumble!”
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“Heaven for bread and pastry lovers!! Freshly baked crunchy country bread, brioche, cheese bun, doughnut and danish crumble!”June 2024
“The bakery was full of fresh baked breads, cakes, croissants, etc.”
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“The bakery was full of fresh baked breads, cakes, croissants, etc.”May 2023
“I had the egg tostada for breakfast. It was great!”
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“I had the egg tostada for breakfast. It was great!”May 2023
“We had scrambled eggs and eggs Benedict and coffee which was all extremely well prepared.”
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“We had scrambled eggs and eggs Benedict and coffee which was all extremely well prepared.”September 2024
“Tasty breakfast, i tried English breakfast and it modified which is possible in this branch”
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“Tasty breakfast, i tried English breakfast and it modified which is possible in this branch”September 2025
“I tried the Lemon Mint, which was super refreshing and full of flavor perfect for the warm Dubai days.”
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“I tried the Lemon Mint, which was super refreshing and full of flavor perfect for the warm Dubai days.”June 2025
“The staff and waiters were very friendly and welcoming , moved the service ☺️ the food also is very yummy, i had breakfast there and picked their bestsellers the Mexican egg, yummy.”
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“The staff and waiters were very friendly and welcoming , moved the service ☺️ the food also is very yummy, i had breakfast there and picked their bestsellers the Mexican egg, yummy.”January 2023
“Everything tastes fresh-from the amazing quinoa salad to the truly European-style bread and great coffee.”
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“Everything tastes fresh-from the amazing quinoa salad to the truly European-style bread and great coffee.”October 2025
“Great German Bakery. We had the best ever raspberry cake I've had so far in Dubai since 7 years.”
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“Great German Bakery. We had the best ever raspberry cake I've had so far in Dubai since 7 years.”November 2023
“Their schnitzel were something and portion is good for 2.”
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“Their schnitzel were something and portion is good for 2.”August 2023
“We had scrambled eggs and eggs Benedict and coffee which was all extremely well prepared.”
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“We had scrambled eggs and eggs Benedict and coffee which was all extremely well prepared.”September 2024
“Spinach quiche was perfect as well as the artisanal pizza slice. BRAVOO”
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“Spinach quiche was perfect as well as the artisanal pizza slice. BRAVOO”November 2023
“My top is : Chocolate croissant (ask them to make it hot, you will love it), strawberry danish and apricot danish.”
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“My top is : Chocolate croissant (ask them to make it hot, you will love it), strawberry danish and apricot danish.”January 2026
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“Really good price point for desserts, sandwiches and pastries. I tried the egg breakfast bun. It was decent. The bread was a bit dry probably because it was baked in the morning. May have to try this place in the morning. Will return for desserts.”
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“Pretzels also have a good enough texture...maybe if they could just put it in the oven for a minute, would make a difference for me.”
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“Cappuccino was good , Germany like in Germany. We were not disappointed.”
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“Cappuccino was good , Germany like in Germany. We were not disappointed.”May 2026
“Being Italian I'm very picky on the cappuccino which didn't disappoint at all!!”December 2023
“If you’re in the mood for something refreshing, I highly recommend the caramel cinnamon iced latte—it’s delicately sweet with a smooth, cooling taste that hits just right.”
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“If you’re in the mood for something refreshing, I highly recommend the caramel cinnamon iced latte—it’s delicately sweet with a smooth, cooling taste that hits just right.”June 2025
Mixed feedback
“I also went back at night and sat outside with a tea and it was just fun to watch the people.”
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“I also went back at night and sat outside with a tea and it was just fun to watch the people.”September 2024
“Overall, it didn’t live up to its name and certainly wasn’t worth the price. Name it something else other than buttery croissant.”
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“Overall, it didn’t live up to its name and certainly wasn’t worth the price. Name it something else other than buttery croissant.”October 2024
“Very disappointing with the plain croissant. It wasn’t flaky at all, which is one of the main qualities of a good croissant. The dough seemed improperly processed and wasn’t baked well, resulting in a saggy texture instead of the light, airy, and crisp texture you expect.”
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“Very disappointing with the plain croissant. It wasn’t flaky at all, which is one of the main qualities of a good croissant. The dough seemed improperly processed and wasn’t baked well, resulting in a saggy texture instead of the light, airy, and crisp texture you expect.”October 2024
“You ask for toasted bread they bring slices filled with oil and heated in oven.”
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“You ask for toasted bread they bring slices filled with oil and heated in oven.”January 2026
“We ordered two milkshakes, and the avocado banana milkshake was extremely disappointing due to the poor quality of avocado used.”
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“We ordered two milkshakes, and the avocado banana milkshake was extremely disappointing due to the poor quality of avocado used.”January 2026
Order it hot. Ask for the chocolate croissant to be warmed; one reviewer specifically recommended it that way.
Keep receipt. If parking in the building, retain the receipt: a review says it can support free parking for up to three hours.
Choose mornings. For outdoor seating, mornings may be more comfortable because the building provides shade from the morning sun.
Expect crowds. Weekend outdoor tables can fill quickly, so go earlier or be prepared to wait for a seat.
Try all-day breakfast. A late breakfast is possible because the breakfast menu runs into the afternoon.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
One visitor reported seeing cockroaches, a serious concern for a bakery and food business.
A long-time customer said the breakfast had deteriorated, describing the toast as oily and the juice as watery.
A Talabat order was reported to contain old pastries, so delivery quality may not match the dine-in experience.
One delivery review found the plain croissant saggy rather than flaky, light and crisp.
A customer reported being served cracked crockery and said the concern was dismissed without an apology or replacement.
The Bottom Line
In Al Wasl, Scarlet’s German Bakery & Patisserie sits by City Walk and works equally well for a pastry stop, breakfast or a coffee outdoors. The bakery is known in reviews for German-style bread and a broad pastry display; the chocolate croissant, danishes and Bavarian omelette are among the more specific standouts. Breakfast is served all day, and portions can be substantial.
The setting is a practical part of the appeal. There is indoor and outdoor seating, with morning shade outside, while the City Walk location gives you somewhere relaxed to linger after eating. Parking reviews mention up to three free hours in the same building if you keep the receipt.
Weekends can be busy, especially outdoors. Service is usually described as friendly and attentive, with regulars saying staff remember preferences. Coffee also earns consistent praise.
Still, the feedback is not uniformly positive: some long-time customers report declining breakfast quality, one delivery arrived with old pastries, and another found a plain croissant saggy rather than flaky. A separate review raised serious concerns about visible cockroaches and cracked crockery. For the most reliable first visit, eating in and ordering a pastry warmed may be wiser than relying on delivery.