Beach Views
The seaside setting, open-air seating and beach views make it a natural place to pause after time at Kite Beach.
Sea Level Cafe
Jumeirah
Sea Level Cafe is a relaxed beachfront cafe in Jumeirah, right by Kite Beach, where the sea view and open-air atmosphere are central to the experience. Reviews point to well-liked coffee and matcha, along with fresh-tasting food for a post-workout stop or an unhurried beach break.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
181 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Coffee Quality
Several reviews praise the coffee, including one describing it as rich in flavour and well-brewed.
Matcha Favourite
Matcha is a recurring favourite, especially alongside an Americano or an açaí bowl.
Niçoise Salad
The Niçoise salad received unusually enthusiastic praise from one visitor.
Fresh Coconut
A thoughtful touch: staff cracked open a Coco Paradise coconut so the customer could eat the coconut after finishing the drink.
Relaxed Vibe
Laid-back music, a beach view and a calm atmosphere suit weekend coffee, resting or an easy catch-up.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Sweetness. Ask for your preferred sweetness before the coffee is made, since one guest received it pre-sweetened.
Allow Time. If ordering while using the beach sunbeds, allow extra time: one order was fully delivered an hour later.
Visit Daytime. For the clearest beach view, consider a daytime visit; one review specifically highlights the view then.
Check Juice. If ordering orange juice, ask how it is prepared, as one customer found it watered down rather than natural.
Expect Variation. Treat menu photos as a guide rather than a guarantee; one review said the pictures did not reflect reality.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Kite beach
Umm Suqeim First - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Spanish latte
The Spanish latte was praised, though the same review found the salmon bagel disappointing.
salmon bagel
One customer found the salmon bagel underfilled, with soggy lettuce and too little cream cheese or salmon.
Pineapple splash
Pineapple Splash was singled out as a good drink.
Common Concerns
Slow Delivery
One Sunday order placed while lounging at the beach took an hour to arrive fully.
Rude Service
A customer reported extremely rude service during a Sunday visit, including when following up on a partial order.
Sweetened Coffee
One guest received coffee already sweetened without being asked about their preference.
Weak Coffee
The same review described the coffee as weak, so preparation and strength may not suit every customer.
Watered Juice
One visitor found the orange juice watered down and not natural-tasting.
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The Bottom Line
Sea Level Cafe is a beachfront stop in Jumeirah beside Kite Beach, with open-air seating, sea views and a relaxed soundtrack. It suits a weekend coffee break, a post-padel visit or simply a rest by the water. The setting is the main draw, but the menu has a few specific standouts worth knowing about: matcha, the Niçoise salad, an açaí bowl and the Spanish latte all receive direct mentions in reviews.
Coffee is often described as rich, good-quality and well brewed, while drinks such as Pineapple Splash, mango juice and coconut water also get positive comments. One particularly memorable service touch involved cracking open a Coco Paradise coconut so the customer could eat it after finishing the drink. Outdoor games give groups something to do beyond looking at the waves.
Service is usually described as friendly, kind and attentive, although the experience is not perfectly consistent. A Sunday beach-sunbed order took an hour to arrive fully, and another guest reported rude counter service. One coffee arrived already sweetened and was considered weak; an orange juice was described as watered down.
Ask about sweetness before ordering and allow extra time during busy beach periods.