Top 10 Best Cafes in International City, Dubai
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- ✦ Shisha sessions
- ✦ Celebration cakes
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What people like
Shisha qualityShisha is the main draw, with reviewers praising its smoothness, flavour range and consistent service over several years.
Gaming optionsPlayStation and other games give groups something to do beyond smoking, with setups available on request.
Valley Cafe 1 is a shisha cafe in International City France Cluster, known mainly for smooth shisha, fresh juices and a relaxed place to meet friends. Reviews also mention PlayStation gaming, complimentary popcorn and a choice of quieter or livelier seating depending on the time.
TipAllow extra time for parking, especially on weekends or late at night when several reviews report difficulty.
Choose Valley Cafe 1 for long-standing shisha quality praised consistently over the years.
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What people like
Fluffy CheesecakeThe Japanese cheesecake is thick, soft and not overly sweet, with a satisfying rather than airy consistency.
Takoyaki QualityThe octopus takoyaki was praised for being flavourful and cooked properly, with sauce and toppings that worked well.
MaMa Fluffy Cheese Cake is a cafe in International City centred on Japanese cheesecake, with a light, fluffy texture and restrained sweetness. Reviews also point to takoyaki and made-to-order celebration cakes, including themed and customized designs.
TipOrder cheesecake ahead when freshness matters; one reviewer specifically advised doing so to receive it fresh.
Choose MaMa Fluffy Cheese Cake for soft, fluffy Japanese cheesecake with restrained sweetness.
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What people like
Fresh bakingReviews describe cakes, breads and pastries as freshly baked, soft and fresh, including daily-baked cakes.
Lighter sweetnessMany customers appreciate that the cakes and cream are not overly sweet, which suits people who prefer a gentler dessert.
Cake Box Coffee is a cosy bakery-cafe in International City, known for freshly baked cakes, breads and pastries with a lighter sweetness. The unusual meat floss cake, made with sweet sponge, savoury meat floss and seaweed, is one of the clearest reasons to stop by.
TipCarry cash for your visit because one dated review reported that the shop accepted cash only.
Choose cake box coffee 时尚烘焙 for a distinctive sweet-savoury meat floss cake.
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What people like
Shisha blendsReviews highlight smooth shisha, including a Ladykiller blend praised for keeping its flavour throughout the session.
Quiet settingThe cafe has been described as relaxing and quiet, with no blasting music for a calmer visit.
Nara Cafe is a coffee shop in International City where reviews focus on shisha, drinks and a relaxed setting. Visitors have also mentioned private gaming cabins, PlayStation and treats such as snickers cake and kunafa.
TipIf shisha is your reason for visiting, ask about the Ladykiller blend; one reviewer said its flavour stayed consistent throughout the session.
Choose Nara Cafe for smooth shisha with a consistent Ladykiller flavour.
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What people like
Strong ShishaShisha is the main draw, with reviewers calling it “very nice” and “outstanding awesome.”
Relaxed AtmosphereSeveral customers describe it as a comfortable, quiet place to relax and spend time with friends.
Rojina Coffee Shop is a shisha-focused cafe in International City, with a relaxed setting for unwinding, meeting friends, or playing board games and cards. Reviews also mention black coffee, Turkish coffee, and hot drinks, making it more than just a smoking stop.
TipAllow plenty of time for shisha; one review reported a two-hour wait, while another recorded an hour and a half.
Choose Rojina Coffee Shop for shisha praised as outstanding.
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What people like
Private AreasReviews mention complete privacy and a separate private section for ladies.
AtmosphereSeveral customers describe the cafe as beautiful, cozy, clean or relaxing, making it appealing for a casual hangout.
ROJINA graffiti cafe is an Arabic sheesha cafe in International City, suited to casual drinks, dinner and hookah sessions. Reviews highlight its attractive, relaxing setting, private areas and, in one account, Moroccan tea and kunafa topped with extra Nutella.
TipAsk for the current shisha price before ordering, as one customer reported 35 dirhams being charged as 50.
Choose ROJINA graffiti cafe for shisha with private seating options.
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