Specialty coffee
The cafe serves pour-over specialty coffee with several options, alongside well-liked Spanish and oat-milk lattes.
Senses cafe
Business Bay
Senses Cafe is a relaxed coffee shop in Business Bay with a calm, thoughtfully decorated setting for breakfast, coffee, work or a catch-up. Reviews point to its pour-over options, house-blend drinks and distinctive dishes such as KabsaPasta, alongside books and board games for a more leisurely visit.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
149 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Distinctive dishes
The menu stands out for dishes such as KabsaPasta, pesto pasta and the Senses soup rather than a broad generic selection.
Calm setting
Bay Square reviews describe a tranquil atmosphere, especially in the early morning, making it suitable for a quiet coffee or reading.
Work friendly
The cozy space is described as comfortable for working, with books on display and board games available.
Family detail
A game and toy corner gives children and adults something to do beyond eating and drinking.
Warm service
One reviewer noted that the manager welcomed them even when they only needed somewhere to charge a phone.
Oat latte
The oat-milk latte was described as creamy, smooth, rich and naturally sweet.
Tips for a Better Visit
Go early. Try an early-morning visit if you want the most peaceful version of the cafe.
Try pour-over. Ask about the pour-over options; one review notes that several specialty coffee choices are available.
Bring kids. Families can use the games and toys to keep children occupied during the visit.
Use outdoors. Consider the outdoor seating during cooler months, when reviewers found it especially appealing.
Check dishes. Ask what is available before ordering, as one visit found that not every dish was on offer.
Choose coffee. If you prefer black coffee, consider that option: one reviewer found the beans less suited to milk-based drinks.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Building 7 مبنى ٧
Business Bay - Bay Square, Dubai
Popular Mentions
bacon egg croissant
The bacon egg croissant was described as especially good and worth its reported price.
classic milk cake
The classic milk cake was praised as an especially indulgent dessert.
Yemeni Coffee
Yemeni Coffee is a named option that one reviewer specifically advises coffee drinkers not to miss.
Common Concerns
Food consistency
One review says the food is excellent when the chef is present but less reliable at other times.
Strong odour
A customer repeatedly left smelling of Indian food after even short coffee visits, which could matter before work or meetings.
Cake quality
The San Sebastian trio cake was criticised as store-bought, with grainy and greasy chocolate sauces, despite its high price.
Limited availability
A visit with only one waiter also found that some dishes were unavailable.
Price concern
Some customers consider the pricing a little high, while another found the cookies too small for the price.
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The Bottom Line
Senses Cafe is a calm, nicely decorated coffee shop in Business Bay where you can settle in for breakfast, a work session or an unhurried coffee. The menu has a few memorable choices rather than an enormous catalogue: reviewers mention the Senses soup, KabsaPasta, pesto pasta and the bacon egg croissant. Its coffee range includes Spanish latte, oat-milk latte and pour-over options.
The setting is a real part of the appeal. Early mornings in Bay Square are described as particularly peaceful, while the cozy interior works for reading or working. Books, board games and a game/toy corner make it easier to stay with children or friends, and outdoor seating is worth considering in cooler months.
Service is repeatedly described as welcoming and prompt. There are a few reasons to manage expectations. Food quality may vary when the chef is not present, and a visit found some dishes unavailable.
One customer also reported a persistent Indian-food smell clinging to clothes and hair, which is worth noting before a meeting. Dessert feedback is mixed: the classic milk cake and Um Ali were praised, but the San Sebastian trio cake was criticised as poor value. 25 AED.