Cosy setting
The branch is described as cosy, welcoming and comfortable for relaxing or getting some work done.
Starbucks
Trade Centre
Starbucks is a coffeehouse in Trade Centre serving handcrafted coffee, espresso and tea alongside pastries and light food. Reviews make it appealing for a cosy mall break, especially if you want carrot cake, a cappuccino or a comfortable place to pause between errands.
Reputation Score
3.8
★★★★☆
133 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Carrot cake
The carrot cake is repeatedly enjoyed as a soft, rich accompaniment to coffee.
Helpful recommendations
Staff recommendations have helped visitors discover drinks and food they genuinely enjoyed.
Attentive service
Several reviews describe staff remembering preferences, handling busy periods calmly and preparing drinks carefully.
Seating space
One visitor found ample seating, while another spent half a workday there without being asked to leave.
Dessert choice
The chocolate basque cheesecake was praised for being creamy without tasting overly sweet.
Consistent cappuccino
A regular customer specifically reports consistency in their daily cappuccino.
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid rushes. Try visiting outside busy periods if you want a faster order; reviews describe one-person coverage and long waits.
Check orders. Before leaving, check that every item is included, especially food ordered with a drink.
Check temperature. If ordering milk-based coffee, confirm the milk temperature, as one regular reported burnt milk at this branch.
Clarify charges. Ask whether customisations or stronger beans cost extra before paying, then check the receipt.
Check seating. Seating can be difficult when non-customers occupy tables, so plan for the possibility of a crowded visit.
Use mall WiFi. If you plan to work here, bring a backup connection: one visitor found the café WiFi unusable and used the mall network.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Burjuman Centre
Trade Center Second, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Tiramisu donut
The tiramisu donut is singled out as a worthwhile treat to try.
Tuna sandwich
One regular customer enjoyed trying the tuna sandwich and recommended it to tuna lovers.
Java chip frapp
The java chip frapp was praised for its balance of sweetness, coffee, milk, chips and mocha drizzle.
Common Concerns
Understaffing
Multiple reviews report one person handling the whole outlet during rush periods, leading to long waits and slower service.
Drink inconsistency
Matcha, hot chocolate and toffee nut coffee were each described as tasting noticeably below expectations.
Rude interactions
Some customers found staff dismissive or rude when asking about milk preferences, app orders or customised drinks.
Order mistakes
A customer ordered coffee and a croissant but received no croissant and was not contacted about its availability.
Table upkeep
A regular customer reported repeatedly finding tables unclean and sticky.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
26 AED
Hazelnut Hot Chocolate
“I spent 26 AED on the Hazelnut Hot Chocolate and 25 AED on the cake”Google review · February 2024
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The Bottom Line
Starbucks in Trade Centre works well as a mall coffee stop or a short work break. You can order familiar drinks such as cappuccino, matcha, java chip frapp and hot chocolate, then pair them with items including carrot cake, chocolate basque cheesecake or a croissant. The setting is often described as cosy, welcoming and spacious enough to relax or work for a while.
Food and drink quality is not completely consistent. The carrot cake receives particularly specific praise, and one customer enjoyed the creamy, not-too-sweet chocolate basque cheesecake. Daily cappuccino quality has also been described as consistent.
Matcha, hot chocolate and toffee nut coffee, however, have each drawn complaints about taste or preparation, so expectations should be measured if those are your main reason for visiting. Service depends heavily on staffing. Several reviews describe one person managing orders, preparation and serving during busy periods, which can create long waits even when the employee remains helpful.
Other customers report rude responses, missed food items and difficulty with customised drinks. Check your order and receipt before leaving, clarify extra charges, and consider visiting outside peak periods. Seating may also be limited when non-customers occupy tables, and the café WiFi did not work for one visitor.