Quick service
Orders are often prepared in under two minutes, making this a practical stop for a busy morning or workday.
Starbucks
Business Bay
Starbucks is a coffee shop in Business Bay with handcrafted coffee, espresso, tea, breakfast and pastries. Reviews make this Bay Avenue Mall branch especially appealing for a quick morning coffee, outdoor seating and distinctive items such as the Here-O Pistachio Croll.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
836 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Outdoor terrace
The terrace gives you a place to sit outside, with reviewers enjoying city lights, people-watching and the Burj Khalifa light show.
Coffee consistency
One regular found this branch more consistent than nearby Starbucks locations, particularly for coffee.
Pistachio pastry
The Here-O Pistachio Croll is a circular croissant roll filled with creamy pistachio praline and topped with crushed pistachios.
Good Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi was described as good, which supports the branch’s use as a work or meeting stop.
Helpful recommendations
A barista recommendation introduced one customer to cardamom latte, which they enjoyed enough to recreate at home.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check drinks. Before leaving, check the label and cup: one customer ordered a latte but received a cappuccino.
Choose seating. For a more comfortable sit-down, choose the regular table and chair seating rather than the lower black chairs.
Ask about lids. If you are driving, ask about the takeaway lid before ordering; one review says the standard lids may leak or fit poorly.
Try outdoors. Take your drink and pastry outside if you want city-light views, people-watching or a chance to see the Burj Khalifa light show.
Check parking. If driving, look for parking outside Bay Avenue; one reviewer believed it was free for an hour, so verify the current terms.
Use the Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi works well in the main seating area, but coverage may not reach the outdoor couch area.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Bay Avenue Mall
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Iced matcha latte
A staff recommendation that became one reviewer’s new favourite drink.
Turkey Ham & Cheese Pretzels
A savoury bakery item described by one reviewer as amazing.
Turkey Crunchy Cretzel
A croissant-style item with beetroot, spinach and cheese, praised for its unusual combination.
Spanish latte
A regular order that one customer described as satisfying and good-tasting.
Common Concerns
Order errors
One customer ordered a latte but received a cappuccino instead, so check the drink before leaving.
Pushy upselling
A customer reported being asked four times to buy a bagel, which felt overly forceful.
Uncomfortable chairs
The lower black chairs were described as uncomfortable; regular tables and chairs may be a better choice for longer stays.
Takeaway lids
A reviewer said the standard takeaway lids can leak or fit poorly when driving, and reported difficulty getting a more secure lid.
Rider handling
Some reviews describe poor staff behaviour toward delivery riders and no designated waiting area.
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The Bottom Line
This Starbucks is a useful coffee stop in Business Bay, particularly for a fast morning drink or a quick break between office commitments. You can order familiar coffee and espresso drinks, but reviews also point to more distinctive choices such as the cardamom latte, iced matcha latte and Here-O Pistachio Croll. The latter is a circular croissant roll with pistachio praline and crushed pistachios.
Bay Avenue Mall makes the branch easy to find, and several customers say orders were ready in under two minutes. It suits business professionals and quick work stops more than a relaxed family outing. The outdoor terrace is a real draw: one reviewer enjoyed a pastry while watching city lights, children outside the mall and the Burj Khalifa light show.
Inside, the atmosphere is described as quiet, cozy and tidy by some visitors, with Wi-Fi available. Seating is compact, though the lower black chairs are less comfortable than the regular tables and chairs; Wi-Fi may also be weaker around the outdoor couch. Service is often warm and accommodating, but the experience is not completely consistent.
Check that your drink matches the order, and clarify takeaway-lid options if you are driving, as one customer reported leaks and an unhelpful response. A reviewer also mentioned easy outside parking and believed one hour was free, but that detail should be verified.