Creative setting
The café is attached to a small gallery, shop and garden-like seating area filled with art, books and unusual décor.
The Workshop Dubai
Jumeirah
The Workshop Dubai is a Jumeirah art gallery and café with a small exhibition space, creative shop and garden-like setting. You can order dishes such as shakshuka or French toast, browse handmade pieces, or join a hands-on session such as journal making.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
165 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Hands-on workshops
Reviews describe engaging sessions including journal making, perfume and alcohol ink, with instructors who provide guidance and supplies.
Pet friendly
Dogs are welcomed in the café, and several visitors specifically appreciated the kind, patient attitude towards pets.
Balanced food
Customers mention shakshuka, tomato soup, lentil salad, French toast, cakes and coffee; one visitor especially liked the balanced French toast.
Dietary care
One guest received a vegan, gluten-free tofu-and-falafel dish, with care taken to avoid gluten cross-contamination.
Book exchange
The space includes a free book-exchange shelf, making it useful for a quiet coffee, reading session or study break.
Event support
A workshop host praised the team for prompt communication and practical support before and during a creative event.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm classes. If you book a class, confirm it is running on the day and ask for a direct instructor contact after one visitor arrived to find no instructor present.
Clarify setup. For hosted events, agree the layout, temperature and responsibilities in advance; one session began in an overheated area.
Allow time. Build in extra time for food, as one review describes comparatively long waits despite fresh preparation.
Use upstairs. If the weather is too hot, ask about the first-floor seating rather than relying on the outdoor area.
Check outdoors. If you are sensitive to insects, note that a visitor found quite a lot of mosquitoes in the outdoor seating area.
Bring a book. Look for the free book-exchange shelf if you want to read while having coffee.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Villa 45 St. 23b
Jumeirah - Jumeirah 2, 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
Waf-falafel with eggs
This dish was served as two waffles with balanced flavours, making it easy to share.
Open Poetry night
The gallery hosts poetry events featuring both fresh and veteran talent.
Common Concerns
Class reliability
One visitor arrived for a paid class and waited 25 minutes before learning that the instructor could not attend.
Long waits
A review says food waiting times can be comparatively long, even when the meal is freshly prepared.
Outdoor mosquitoes
The outside seating has been reported to attract quite a few mosquitoes.
Event communication
One workshop host reported an overheated initial setup and felt management handled the follow-up communication poorly.
Uneven welcome
Although most service reviews are warm, one visitor found a staff member unwelcoming.
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The Bottom Line
The Workshop Dubai combines a small art gallery, café, shop and workshop venue in Jumeirah. It suits a slow visit: browse the exhibitions and handmade pieces, settle in with coffee, or book a creative session. Reviews mention journal making, perfume workshops and an Alcohol Ink workshop where beginners received demonstrations, 15 inks and framed artwork to take home.
The café has a relaxed, garden-like feel and is pet friendly. Food highlights include shakshuka, tomato soup, lentil salad, French toast and homemade cakes, while vegan and gluten-free requests have been handled thoughtfully. There is also a free book-exchange shelf, and visitors have used the space to read, study or work quietly.
Allow extra time if you are ordering food; one reviewer found the wait comparatively long, although the meal was freshly prepared. Outdoor seating can have mosquitoes, and hot weather may make the first-floor area more comfortable. If you are attending or hosting a workshop, confirm the session beforehand and agree setup details clearly: one customer arrived to find a class without its instructor, while another reported an overheated event setup.
The overall experience is strongly shaped by the creative surroundings, but workshop coordination is worth checking rather than assuming.