Design Setting
The lounge feels like a showroom, lounge, shooting set and cafe in one.
THE DESIGN LOUNGE By MatsMall
Al Khawaneej
THE DESIGN LOUNGE By MatsMall is an interior designer with a design-inspired cafe in Al Khawaneej. Visitors come for the showroom-like setting, quiet seating and cafe favourites such as the signature beef burger and Spanish latte, while the space is also used for celebrations and meetings.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
168 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Celebration Arrangements
A special-occasion setup included cake, balloons and drinks in an elegant, quiet setting.
Quiet Seating
Its quiet atmosphere and seating work for breakfast, meetings, solo work or larger groups.
Free Parking
One review reports available free parking, which is useful for this Al Khawaneej location.
Burger And Latte
The signature beef burger and Spanish latte are two specific favourites mentioned by customers.
Friendly Service
Several reviews describe kind, helpful staff and welcoming service.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Hours. Check the current opening hours before an early visit; one customer arrived at 9:05am to find it closed.
Allow Time. Allow extra time for coffee and service, since one review reported a 40-minute wait for one cup.
Ask Availability. Ask what is currently available before ordering; a visit found everything requested on the menu finished.
Bring Power. Bring a charged device if you plan to work, because a review reports there are no plug points.
Use Parking. If you are driving, look for the reported available free parking near the venue.
Book Celebrations. For a special occasion, ask about arrangements like cake, balloons and drinks in advance.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khawaneej - Dubai
Al Khawaneej, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed |
Popular Mentions
pistachio frappe
A birthday visit singled out the pistachio frappe as a new favourite.
passionfruit mojito
The passionfruit mojito was another favourite from a birthday visit.
Waffle
One customer specifically described the waffle as delicious.
pizza
A customer found the pizza especially tasty during a visit that also included coffee and dessert.
Common Concerns
Slow Service
One visit took about 40 minutes for a single coffee, with several menu items unavailable.
Odours
Reviews mention an unpleasant smell, overpowering coffee fumes and neighbouring paint fumes.
No Plugs
The cafe does not have plug points, which limits longer laptop work.
Opening Hours
A customer found the venue still closed at 9:05am and asked for its Google hours to be updated.
Pastry Value
One review found the pastry expensive for its portion and the service slow.
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The Bottom Line
THE DESIGN LOUNGE By MatsMall combines an interior-design identity with a design-inspired cafe in Al Khawaneej. The main draw is the setting: one reviewer described it as a showroom, lounge, shooting set and cafe at once. It is also used for quiet meetings, solo work and celebrations, including an arrangement with cake, balloons and drinks.
The food and drinks receive mixed but specific feedback. Customers have enjoyed the signature beef burger, Spanish latte, pizza, waffle, salads and burger, as well as the pistachio frappe and passionfruit mojito. Coffee was called “on point” in one visit, though another found it flat and another described the cafe food and coffee as basic.
The atmosphere is often described as elegant, comfortable and quiet, with free parking reported by one visitor. That makes the space appealing when the surroundings matter as much as the meal. The location is in Al Khawaneej and one reviewer found it far, so driving is likely more convenient.
Plan with a little flexibility: one customer waited 40 minutes for a coffee, while another found requested menu items unavailable. Check opening hours before an early arrival, bring a charged device because there are no plug points, and ask about celebration arrangements ahead of time. Smell issues, including paint fumes from neighbouring work, have also been reported.