Coffee Customisation
Coffee can be customised with specific beans and milk, which is useful for particular coffee preferences.
THE SUM OF US
Trade Centre
The Sum of Us is a Melbourne-inspired cafe in Trade Centre serving all-day breakfast, international dishes, coffee and bakery items. It is especially worth considering for breakfast staples such as wild mushroom Benedict and French toast, with a relaxed setting that also suits family meals or casual meet-ups.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
2,930 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast Favourites
The wild mushroom Benedict combines poached eggs, mushrooms, a buttery base and hollandaise; the French toast is another strong choice.
Dessert Highlight
Liv’s Chocolate Mousse pairs dark chocolate and Chantilly cream with freeze-dried raspberries and extra virgin olive oil.
Work-Friendly Space
Reviews mention good Wi-Fi, ample seating and a comfortable setup for working or casual meetings.
Family Friendly
The cafe is described as family friendly, with child-friendly service and enough space for relaxed visits.
Healthy Choices
Healthy dishes include an acai bowl with generous fruit and granola, plus an optional peanut butter add-on.
Bakery Selection
The bakery is a meaningful part of the visit, with pastries, cakes and almond croissants repeatedly mentioned.
Valet Parking
Valet parking is available, with free parking reported when the bill reaches the stated minimum.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Menu. The menu has recently changed, so check current availability if you are visiting for an old favourite such as OG Miso Mushroom eggs.
QR Backup. If the QR menu freezes or resets, ask staff for another way to order rather than repeatedly restarting the page.
Valet Minimum. For free valet, aim for a bill of at least 100 AED; one review says the first two hours are free.
Custom Coffee. Ask whether the barista can tailor the drink to your preferred beans and milk, especially if standard blends vary by taste.
Work Timing. If you need a quiet work session, check the room first: one visitor found the atmosphere chaotic and loud.
Try Dessert. Leave room for dessert, particularly Liv’s Chocolate Mousse, which combines dark chocolate, Chantilly and raspberries.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground Floor, Burj Al Salam, 6th Street، Trade Centre
Trade Center First, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Shakshouka
Shakshouka is repeatedly mentioned as a breakfast favourite, including a version praised for its basil.
Smashed Avocado
Smashed avocado is listed among the cafe’s breakfast must-haves and is praised for its freshness.
Common Concerns
Menu Changes
The recent branding and menu change reduced options for one long-time visitor, who preferred the former Turkish eggs.
QR Ordering
One review reports the QR ordering page freezing and resetting, with no dish photos available during ordering.
Higher Prices
Prices can feel high, although one customer considered them reasonable for the quality and Trade Centre location.
Slow Dishes
A customer found that dishes took quite some time to arrive, despite describing the staff as attentive.
Coffee Profile
The coffee’s acidity will not suit every palate; one visitor found the blend too sour.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
6 dhs
peanut butter add-on
“Loved the acai bowl—generous with the fruit and granola and you can add PB for 6 dhs—and the mushroom quesadilla with fried eggs was sensational”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
The Sum of Us is a Melbourne-inspired cafe in Trade Centre with a strong breakfast-and-coffee identity, alongside international dishes, bakery items and smoothies. Breakfast regulars include wild mushroom Benedict, shakshouka, French toast and avocado toast, while the coffee is often praised for its quality and can be customised with particular beans and milk. The setting is airy, attractive and relaxed, with ample seating for casual meetings and, according to one reviewer, good Wi-Fi for working.
It is also described as family friendly. The bakery is worth a look, especially for pastries and almond croissants, and Liv’s Chocolate Mousse stands out as a more distinctive dessert choice. There are a few practical caveats.
The menu and branding have recently changed, so old favourites may no longer be prepared in their former style. A reviewer also reported that the QR ordering page froze and reset, while another found the coffee too sour. Dishes can take time to arrive during some visits.
Valet parking is available; reviews report two free hours when the bill reaches 100 AED, with a minimum spend applying. Prices sit toward the higher end, though some customers consider them fair for the quality and location.