Coffee variety
Choose from multiple origins and roasts, including Brazil and Costa Rica beans, with staff who can explain flavour notes.
The Coffee Lab - Specialty Coffee Roasters
Dubai Maritime City
The Coffee Lab is a specialty coffee shop in Dubai Maritime City, with coffee roasted and sold on site alongside a broad food menu. Reviews highlight its port and yacht views, Spanish latte, V60, breakfast dishes and a quiet setting that also suits laptop work.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
4,207 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Port views
Upper-floor, balcony and outdoor seating look towards the port, yachts and marina, with sunset views mentioned too.
Breakfast
Breakfast favourites include croissant Benedict, Spanish latte, shakshuka, English breakfast and avocado-beetroot toast.
Work setting
The calm, secluded layout and multiple floors make it practical for working on a laptop or holding a casual meeting.
Coffee retail
You can buy beans, coffee equipment for V60 brewing, pralines, granolas and chocolate products from the shop.
Parking
Reviews report plenty of parking outside and near the front of the café, plus an electric-vehicle charger.
Outdoor seating
Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, including upper-floor and balcony areas.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check bills. Review your bill before leaving: one customer spotted a duplicate charge after an order problem.
Ask origins. If bean flavour matters, ask about the available origins and blends; Brazil and Costa Rica were both praised.
Try V60. Order the V60 if you enjoy manual-brewed coffee, and note that V60 equipment is also sold on site.
Allow time. For a smoother visit, avoid rushing: one dated review recorded a 30-minute wait after an order was forgotten.
Expect roadworks. A taxi may be easier during roadworks outside, according to one visitor; other reviews describe parking as plentiful.
Choose upstairs. Head upstairs or outside if you want port, marina or yacht views rather than a purely indoor coffee stop.
Plan the visit
Practical details
B02, Marina Views
Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah - Port Rashid, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Nitro brew
One review specifically calls out nitro brew as an uncommon option in Dubai.
Date pudding with salt caramel and ice cream
This dessert combines date pudding with salt caramel and ice cream and was ordered as a finishing course.
Hot chocolate
The hot chocolate can include a table-side preparation show, making it more of an experience than a standard drink.
Common Concerns
Order delays
One visit involved a forgotten order and an additional 30-minute wait before it was served.
Billing error
A customer reported being charged twice and only caught the duplicate after checking the bill.
Small portions
One reviewer found the English breakfast portion small, while another reported receiving only half a coffee cup.
Matcha balance
One review found the milk more prominent than the matcha in the matcha latte.
Upstairs noise
The second-floor fountain was described as audibly annoying, and another review noted a staff conversation that was too loud.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
29 AED
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“Every time I order coffee, the barista fills only half the cup, even though I’m paying 29 AED for a very small amount of coffee”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
The Coffee Lab is a specialty coffee shop in Dubai Maritime City where the main draw is the coffee itself, backed by a wide choice of roasted beans and brewing styles. You can order a Spanish latte, V60, nitro brew or a classic Brazil roast, then browse beans and V60 equipment to take home. Breakfast is a strong reason to visit too, with croissant Benedict, shakshuka, English breakfast and avocado-beetroot toast appearing in reviews.
The setting gives it more range than a quick caffeine stop. Upper-floor, balcony and outdoor seating overlook the port and yachts, while several visitors describe the café as calm enough for laptop work or a meeting. Parking is reported to be easy, and one review mentions an electric-vehicle charger.
The date pudding with salt caramel and ice cream, brownies and croissants are among the dessert options that get specific praise. There are a few reasons to keep expectations measured. A customer reported waiting 30 minutes after an order was forgotten and finding a duplicate charge on the bill, so check it before leaving.
Another found the English breakfast portion small, and the matcha too milky. Prices are not the lowest: one review records 29 AED for a small coffee. Roadworks outside have also been mentioned.