Iced Americano
The Iced Americano is singled out as a consistently well-balanced, refreshing go-to drink.
Starbucks
Al Garhoud
This Al Garhoud coffee shop serves handcrafted coffee, espresso, tea, breakfast, lunch and pastries. Reviews particularly point to a consistently good Iced Americano and a strong selection of frappes, alongside a welcoming team and a comfortable place to pause or work.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
219 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Friendly Team
Customers repeatedly describe the baristas as friendly, accommodating and welcoming, including when handling special requests.
Laptop Ports
The branch has many charging ports, making it useful for working over coffee.
Quiet Weekends
One review found it especially quiet during weekends, which can suit customers looking for a work space.
Clean Store
Customers have described the store as nice and very clean.
Good Frappes
Frappes are a go-to choice for at least one regular reviewer.
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask Less Sugar. If you prefer less sweetness, ask for less sugar in the caramel macchiato.
Check Promotions. Ask about current promotional discounts and freebies before paying, as these may be available.
Try Weekends. For laptop work, weekends may be a quieter time, according to one review.
Allow Wayfinding. Give yourself extra time to locate the store if you have not visited the building before.
Check Parking. If you are driving to the DAFZA area, factor in that parking is free only for the first hour.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Int'l Airport - Dubai Airport Free Zone - Dubai
Dubai Int'l Airport - Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 10:30 PM |
Popular Mentions
Matcha drinks
Matcha drinks are recommended in the reviews, including a specific recommendation from the team.
Caramel macchiato
The caramel macchiato can be ordered with less sugar if you prefer a less sweet drink.
Spanish latte
The Spanish latte was suggested by the team and liked by the reviewer who tried it.
Common Concerns
Hard To Find
The spot can be difficult to locate within the building on a first visit.
Parking Limit
For the DAFZA area, parking is reported to be free only for the first hour.
AC Noise
One review found the branch small and noisy, with a loud AC and electric blinds.
Delivery Packaging
A delivered matcha latte arrived with the drink missing, which one reviewer attributed to inadequate packaging.
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The Bottom Line
This Starbucks in Al Garhoud is a practical stop for handcrafted coffee, espresso drinks, tea, breakfast, lunch and pastries. The reviews give the clearest nod to the Iced Americano, which one customer calls a refreshing, well-balanced go-to, and to frappes. Matcha drinks, the caramel macchiato and Spanish latte also appear as named choices worth considering.
The team is the main reason customers return. Reviews describe friendly, welcoming service and mention thoughtful help with special requests, drink recommendations and current promotions. The store is also used as a work or catch-up spot: customers mention many laptop charging ports, and one review found it quiet on weekends.
That makes it more than a quick takeaway counter, although the setting is not uniformly calm. There are a few practical cautions. The store can be hard to find within the building, so allow time on a first visit.
A review referring to the DAFZA area says parking is free only for the first hour. Another describes the branch as small, with noticeable AC and electric-blind noise. For delivery, one customer reported a matcha latte arriving missing because of poor packaging, so ordering in-store may be the safer choice for that drink.