Top 10 Best Coffee shops in International City, Dubai
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- ✦ Quiet coffee breaks
- ✦ Shisha sessions
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What people like
Calm workspaceA quiet, clean setting suits working or business meetings, and one reviewer also noted free parking.
Fresh donutsThe donuts are praised for being fresh, attractive and not overly sweet.
Tim Hortons is a Canadian coffee shop in International City serving signature coffee, light fare and pastries. Reviews make it a useful coffee-break stop for French vanilla, donuts or an iced latte, with a calm setting that several customers use for work.
TipBefore paying, ask whether your sandwich and drink qualify for a breakfast combo; one customer found a 30–33 AED option only after asking.
Choose Tim Hortons for fresh, attractive donuts that are not overly sweet.
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What people like
Persian settingThe cafe sits beneath the dome and a large chandelier in Persia Court, giving an ordinary coffee stop an unusually memorable backdrop.
Comfortable seatingReviews describe clean, comfortable seating with tables wiped regularly and music kept at a workable volume for relaxing or working.
In International City, this Starbucks is a mall coffee stop known for its striking Persia Court setting beneath a dome and chandelier. Customers come for familiar drinks such as matcha and Java Chips, with comfortable seating, charging ports and a generally relaxed place to pause between shops.
TipIf you are going early, confirm the branch is open first; one visitor found it still closed at 8:20 after a scheduled 7:30 opening.
Choose Starbucks for careful drinks and accurate orders even during busy rushes.
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What people like
Shisha qualityShisha is the main draw, with one visitor calling it excellent and another saying it stands out near International City.
Helpful teamSeveral reviews praise the team’s friendliness and support, including one that specifically describes them as helpful and friendly.
Mazaj Al Khair is a coffee shop and shisha café in International City, with reviews highlighting its shisha and relaxed setting. You can also order food, coffee, juices and desserts, or drop in to watch football and spend time with friends.
TipAsk about any minimum spend before booking by phone; one customer says it was not disclosed in advance.
Choose Mazaj Al Khair café,كافيه مزاج الخير for highly praised shisha.
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What people like
Shisha qualityShisha is the main draw, with reviewers repeatedly describing its quality as among the best in International City and Dubai.
Quiet settingThe café is often described as quiet, cosy and suitable for relaxing or spending time with friends.
شيشه تايم is a coffee shop in International City built around shisha and relaxed café time. Reviews highlight its quiet, cosy setting, friendly service, fresh juices and the option to watch Arab and international matches, though pricing and upkeep have drawn mixed comments.
TipAsk for the current menu prices before ordering, especially for bottled water and shisha.
Choose شيشه تايم - shesha Time for highly praised shisha in a quiet setting.
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