Board Choice
Rental stock includes soft tops, hardboards and paddle boards, with staff helping first-timers choose.
SURF HOUSE DUBAI
Umm Suqeim
Surf House Dubai is a surf shop, school and café in Umm Suqeim, where you can rent boards, book a surf lesson or settle in for breakfast after the beach. Reviews particularly highlight the generous acai bowl and the relaxed, international atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
453 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Surf Lessons
A first-time group reported successfully learning to surf in a lesson, with the instructor praised for clear teaching.
Healthy Food
The café serves large portions and fresh options, including breakfast, bowls and filling dishes such as brioche with guacamole and pulled beef.
Acai Bowl
The acai bowl is one of the café’s most consistently praised orders, with one first-time visitor calling it the best.
Weekday Workspot
A reviewer who visited daily found weekdays suitable for working, while the separate air-conditioned pet-friendly area adds flexibility.
Beach Access
The café is close to the beach, making it easy to pair food or coffee with a surf session or board rental.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Stock. If travelling for a specific board, confirm availability more than once before setting out; one customer received conflicting sandboard information.
Visit Weekdays. For working or a quieter café visit, choose a weekday rather than the more crowded weekend period.
Use Parking. There is RTA parking directly outside the café, useful when combining a meal with a shop or rental stop.
Allow Time. Build in extra time for food, as several reviews mention delays; one diner waited 45 minutes for a meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Villa 110 Al Soon Street
Umm Suqeim Second - Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Truffle scramble
A returning customer specifically recommends the Truffle scramble as part of the breakfast menu.
Long Beach Benedict
The Long Beach Benedict is one of the named breakfast dishes recommended by a regular visitor.
Byron jafffle
The Byron jafffle is singled out as a must-try alongside the café’s coffee.
nitro cold brew
The nitro cold brew attracted a visitor specifically because it was hard to find in Dubai.
fish tacos
Fish tacos are described as delicious, while the same review also notes generous poke boats.
Common Concerns
Service Delays
Some diners reported long waits, including food arriving cold and another order not being entered for 20 minutes.
Stock Errors
One customer travelled from Abu Dhabi after being told a sandboard was available, then found it out of stock on arrival.
High Costs
A reviewer considered the gear and repair pricing excessive, citing a 250Dhs quote for a repair they estimated at 50Dhs.
Weekend Crowds
The café can become crowded on weekends, which may make a relaxed meal or laptop session less convenient.
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The Bottom Line
Surf House Dubai brings together a surf shop, school and café in Umm Suqeim, close to the beach. You can rent a board, book a surf lesson or come in for breakfast and coffee after a session. The rental range is unusually broad: reviews mention soft tops, hardboards and paddle boards, while first-time surfers have described successful beginner lessons.
Food is a major part of the draw. The café serves generous portions and healthy options, with the acai bowl, Truffle scramble, Long Beach Benedict and Byron jafffle all receiving specific mentions. Other reviews call out fish tacos, pulled beef and poached eggs, and strong coffee.
The atmosphere is relaxed and international, with a separate air-conditioned pet-friendly area and a weekday setup that one regular found good for working. RTA parking is reported directly outside. There are a few practical cautions.
Weekends can be crowded, and multiple diners reported slow service, including food arriving cold or a 45-minute wait. If you are travelling for a particular item, verify stock repeatedly before leaving; one sandboard buyer received conflicting information. Pricing also drew criticism, especially for gear and a quoted 250Dhs repair.