Beach setting
Outdoor seating overlooks the beach, making a coffee stop especially appealing after a swim or walk.
Starbucks
Jumeirah
This Jumeirah coffee shop, identified in reviews as the Kite Beach branch, is a handy stop for coffee, pastries or a quick bite by the beach. Customers particularly mention iced caramel macchiatos, cold brew and the relaxing outdoor view after a swim, run or walk.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
201 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Relaxing atmosphere
The clean, cozy setting works for both working and unwinding, with several reviews describing it as calm and comfortable.
Drink customisation
One reviewer said the barista made an iced caramel macchiato exactly to their preference.
Fast service
Some visits are notably quick, with customers reporting fast service and accurately prepared drinks.
Welcoming team
Multiple reviews describe the staff as friendly, helpful and accommodating, especially during straightforward coffee visits.
Tips for a Better Visit
Plan timing. Friday visits after a run are specifically praised, while seating can be hard to find when the beach is busy.
Check receipts. Review your receipt before leaving and query any unexpected items; one customer reported unauthorised additions to the bill.
Clarify iced tea. If you need unsweetened iced tea, ask exactly how it is prepared: one review says the tea base was concentrated syrup.
Ask about fees. Check the price before requesting hot water; a reviewer was charged 5 AED even after bringing their own cup.
Confirm orders. Repeat or verify customised food and drink orders at pickup, as one visit involved the wrong pastry and latte temperature.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Kite beach
Umm Suqeim First - Jumeirah 3, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Matcha Flavored Coffee
One customer liked the earthy-sweet matcha combined with coffee and noted that almond milk or vanilla could be added.
Matcha Latte
Matcha Latte is described as one reviewer's regular favourite, although another review reported a poor experience with it at this branch.
Cappucino with coconut milk
A cappuccino with coconut milk received a positive mention in a beach-visit review.
cold brew
Cold brew is singled out as a fitting drink for sitting beside the water.
Common Concerns
Service inconsistency
Reviews range from warm, helpful service to complaints about rude or dismissive staff interactions.
Limited seating
Finding a seat can be difficult, particularly when the beach-side branch is busy.
Cleaning delays
One visitor reported that the sitting area had not been cleaned for more than two hours.
Order mistakes
A customer received a croissant instead of the cheese and turkey pretzel, then found the replacement only slightly warm.
Charge concerns
One review alleged that extra items were added without consent and that receiving a receipt required insistence.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
5 AED
boiled glass of water
“I was surprised that even thou I got my own cap, the cost of the boiled glass of water is 5 AED”Google review · July 2023
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The Bottom Line
This Jumeirah Starbucks is repeatedly identified in reviews as the Kite Beach branch: a compact coffee stop where you can grab an iced coffee, cold brew, pastry or quick bite and sit near the beach. The view and relaxed setting are the main draw, especially after swimming, running or walking along the shore. One customer also found it comfortable enough for working or lingering with friends.
The drinks mentioned most specifically include iced caramel macchiato, caramel macchiato, Matcha Flavored Coffee, Matcha Latte and cappuccino with coconut milk. Reviews describe the coffee as good, and one customer said a customised iced caramel macchiato was made exactly as requested. Service can be fast and genuinely welcoming, but that is not consistent across the feedback.
Come with realistic expectations about seating: one review calls finding a chair the main challenge, and another reports the sitting area going more than two hours without cleaning. Order accuracy also deserves a quick check, with examples of a croissant replacing a pretzel and a hot latte replacing a warm one. Before leaving, look over the receipt and ask about drink ingredients or fees.
One customer reported unexpected added charges, while another was charged 5 AED for a boiled glass of water.