Work space
Spacious seating, power points and workable Wi-Fi make it useful for studying, emails and laptop sessions.
Starbucks
Trade Centre
Starbucks in Trade Centre is a familiar coffeehouse for handcrafted coffee, espresso and tea, with breakfast, lunch and pastries. Reviews point to a spacious, welcoming setting where you can enjoy a latte, catch up over coffee or settle in with a laptop.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
209 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Friendly service
Many reviewers describe the team as welcoming, attentive and willing to help, creating a comfortable regular spot.
Long stays
One customer worked there for almost five hours and found the visit smooth, with staff recognising them by name.
Milk option
Non-dairy milk was reported as available without an extra charge, useful if you prefer an alternative to dairy.
Neat interior
The place is described as neat, cozy and spacious, with enough seating for coffee catch-ups or short meetings.
Outdoor seating
There is a small outdoor area for enjoying the weather, alongside the larger indoor seating area.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check charges. If you choose a strength or customization, ask whether it costs extra; one customer was surprised by a 4 dhs charge.
Confirm milk. State your milk choice clearly at the till and check the cup before leaving, since one order arrived with oat milk by mistake.
Verify Wi-Fi. Ask about the current Wi-Fi limit before opening your laptop; one review says access was restricted to five minutes.
Bring headphones. For studying or calls, bring headphones or choose a quieter time because a reviewer found the music fairly loud.
Allow time. Build in extra waiting time during busy periods, as one visit was slowed by staff attention being directed elsewhere.
Check fresh brew. If ordering brewed coffee, ask for it fresh and check the temperature before leaving; one customer received a cold cup.
Plan the visit
Practical details
The Springs Souq - Ground Floor - Al Afnan St - opposite Masjid Wahid Mosque
Trade Center Second, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Spanish latte
The team is praised for preparing Spanish latte, which one regular orders alongside an extra-hot coffee.
GR Latte
GR Latte is another named drink mentioned by a regular who returns for early extra-hot coffees.
Vanilla latte
A reviewer specifically praised a perfect vanilla latte prepared at the branch.
Matcha latte
Matcha latte is a go-to order for one frequent visitor who also uses the café for studying and work.
Common Concerns
Wi-Fi limit
One reviewer reported Wi-Fi being restricted to five minutes, so confirm the current access terms before settling in to work.
Slow periods
Service has occasionally been slow, including a visit where staff were described as busy talking instead of serving customers.
Loud music
The music can be fairly loud, so this is not consistently a quiet work or study environment.
Order confusion
A reviewer was charged 4 dhs for a coffee strength choice without being told and received oat milk they had not requested.
Outdoor comfort
The outdoor benches were described as uncomfortable, with shaded seating taking up several places when occupied by one person.
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The Bottom Line
Starbucks in Trade Centre suits people who want a familiar coffee stop with room to linger. You can order regular Starbucks coffee, Spanish latte, GR Latte, vanilla latte or matcha latte, then use the seating for a catch-up, short business discussion or laptop session. Several reviews mention spacious seating, power points and a generally welcoming team.
The atmosphere is more sociable than silent. One customer worked for almost five hours without trouble, while another found the music too loud for a genuinely quiet environment. There is also a small outdoor area, though its shaded benches have been criticised as uncomfortable and inefficient when occupied.
Service is usually described as friendly and attentive, but the experience is not perfectly consistent. Reviews mention unusually long waits, a cold supposedly fresh brew and occasional staff distraction during busy periods. If you are ordering a customised drink, confirm both the milk and any surcharge: one customer was charged 4 dhs for a strength choice without being told and received oat milk unintentionally.
Wi-Fi feedback is mixed too—some reviewers used it for emails and study, while another reported a five-minute restriction—so check the current terms before planning a long work session.