Marina Seating
Indoor and outdoor tables include views of the marina and a small local fountain.
Starbucks
Dubai Marina
Starbucks is a coffee shop in Dubai Marina for espresso-based drinks, tea and pastries, with indoor and outdoor seating. Reviews make the Marina Walk setting, marina view and friendly drink recommendations the main draw, while the Iced Ube Vanilla Latte and pistachio frappuccino are two specific orders customers mention.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
1,255 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Friendly Service
Several reviews describe warm, quick baristas, including helpful suggestions when choosing a drink.
Calm Setting
The slightly tucked-away location can feel peaceful enough for relaxing with a drink.
Drink Advice
Customers say staff have made good recommendations that helped them try something different.
Work Friendly
Some regulars use the branch to work or read, although noise and cold air-conditioning can vary.
Tips for a Better Visit
Sit Inside. If the terrace looks dusty or smoky, choose an indoor table; one reviewer specifically preferred sitting inside.
Check Ice. For iced drinks, ask about the ice level before ordering, after one Berry Hibiscus Refresha was reported as 85% ice.
Bring A Layer. Bring a light jacket if you plan to sit inside, as several customers found the air-conditioning unusually cold.
Budget Parking. Allow for reported parking charges of 20 AED per hour when arriving by car.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Marina Walk Marsa Street Dubai Marina G-B7
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:30 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 6:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Iced Ube Vanilla Latte
A customer described this seasonal drink as uniquely sweet, with an almost yam-like flavour.
Pistachio Frappuccino
One review found the pistachio frappuccino creamy and flavourful for a cool break.
Berry Hibiscus Refresha
This iced drink is mentioned in a complaint about an unusually high amount of ice.
Caramel Macchiato
One customer says the Marina Walk branch can prepare a particularly good Caramel Macchiato.
Cappuccino with almond milk
A regular orders a cappuccino with almond milk and sugar-free caramel syrup while reading or working.
Common Concerns
Hygiene Concern
One customer reported seeing a cockroach crawling on the shelf beside the coffee machine.
Outdoor Cleanliness
A review described dusty seats and cigarette butts, napkins and other waste around the outdoor area.
Drink Quality
Reviews report inconsistent preparation, including lattes that were bitter, watery or poorly balanced.
Too Much Ice
A Berry Hibiscus Refresha was reported to contain about 85% ice.
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The Bottom Line
Starbucks in Dubai Marina is mainly a convenient coffee stop with a choice of indoor and outdoor seating. Customers mention the marina and fountain views, and some use the branch for reading, laptop work or a relaxed evening coffee. Friendly baristas are a recurring strength, especially when they suggest a drink rather than simply take the order.
The review examples cover a wide range of drinks: the sweet, yam-like Iced Ube Vanilla Latte; a creamy pistachio frappuccino; Berry Hibiscus Refresha; and the hard-to-find rose frap. Coffee feedback is less consistent. Some regulars enjoy the Americano or Nespresso coffee, while others describe lattes as watery, bitter or poorly balanced, and one found the cappuccino weaker than expected.
The terrace can be a pleasant Marina Walk option, but it has also been criticised for dusty seating, cigarette butts and scattered rubbish. Inside, air-conditioning is repeatedly described as very cold, while another review mentions a noisy atmosphere. Hygiene has one serious reported concern involving a cockroach near the coffee machine.
If you are driving, one customer reported parking at 20 AED per hour.