Top 10 Best Cafes in Dubai Festival City, Dubai
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What people like
Pink settingThe pink interiors, floral walls and stylish décor create a distinctly photo-friendly café setting.
Dessert rangeReviews highlight a broad cake and dessert selection, including fresh strawberry tart and indulgent cakes.
EL&N London is a café in Dubai Festival City with theatrical pink interiors, coffee, brunch and an extensive dessert counter. It is especially appealing for a photo-friendly mall stop centred on cakes, tiramisu and distinctive drinks such as the Spanish latte.
TipIf possible, avoid busy periods: one visit involved a 15-minute table wait, 25 minutes for cleaning and another 30 minutes before ordering.
Choose EL&N London - Dubai Festival City Mall for tiramisu with balanced sweetness and a soft, spongy texture.
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What people like
Strong foodReviews describe consistently well-prepared food, including beautifully presented dishes and high-quality meals.
Good breakfastBreakfast is a clear strength, with Eggs Royale, avocado toast and other egg dishes receiving specific praise.
Café Bateel is a polished café in Dubai Festival City for relaxed meals, coffee and desserts. Reviews particularly point to its breakfast dishes, Arabic coffee, dates and sweets, while the calm setting and consistently attentive service make it a comfortable mall stop for families or a quiet break.
TipTry the varied dates or a date-based drink; the Date Shake and Sparkling Pomegranate and Date juice are notable choices.
Choose Café Bateel for a breakfast menu with specifically praised Eggs Royale.
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What people like
Turkish breakfastAll-day and traditional Turkish breakfasts are repeatedly praised, including a breakfast for two with plenty of bread and cheese.
Playful ice creamTurkish ice cream comes with an entertaining handover that children can join in, making it a fun family treat.
Maras Turka Cafe is a Turkish cafe in Dubai Festival City, known for all-day breakfast, Turkish tea and desserts. Reviews make the Turkish ice cream’s playful serving ritual and the kunafa with ice cream two especially memorable reasons to stop by.
TipIf you are visiting for breakfast, build in extra time or choose a quieter period, since one review reports a 50-minute wait.
Choose Maras Turka Cafe for kunafa served with ice cream as a memorable Turkish dessert.
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What people like
Fresh chaiFresh milk chai is served hot, smooth and balanced, while the karak and saffron chai also attract repeat visits.
Shrimp sandwichThe shrimp sandwich is a standout takeaway for one long-time customer who drove out of the way to return for it.
Cafe 2020 is a casual cafe in Dubai Festival City for quick snacks, tea and takeaway meals. Reviews especially point to the fresh milk chai and sandwiches, including the shrimp sandwich, alongside friendly service and generous portions.
TipFor sandwiches during busy mornings, call ahead: one review says preparation can take 10–15 minutes.
Choose Cafe 2020 for hot, smooth fresh milk chai with balanced flavour.
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What people like
Lake ViewsCosy seating faces Festival City lake, with strong views of the Imagine water show at night.
Furniture SettingThe cafe sits inside a decorated furniture shop, making it feel unlike a standard mall coffee stop.
Art of Living Cafe is a cafe inside Art of Living Showroom in Dubai Festival City, combining coffee and meals with a furniture-shopping setting. Reviews point to window seating over the lake and water shows, plus options such as Full Monty breakfast and V60 coffee.
TipAsk for a window seat if the lake, fountain and evening show are part of your plan.
Choose Art of Living Cafe for speciality coffee prepared as V60 or Chemex.
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