Best Coffee Shops in Mirdif City Center for All Tastes

The coffee shops in Mirdif City Center can turn a quick errand into a good outing with the right cup of coffee. City Centre Mirdif, the mall serving Mirdif and its neighbouring communities in eastern Dubai, has specialty coffee bars, French bakeries, chocolate cafes and international chains spread across its floors.

This guide lists the best coffee shops in Mirdif City Center, average prices, and what to order when you next visit the mall and need a quick caffeine fix. 

• Best coffee shops in Mirdif City Center
• Mirdif City Center cafe comparison
• Breakfast in Mirdif City Center
• Living near City Centre Mirdif
• Key takeaways
• Frequently Asked Questions

Best coffee shops in Mirdif City Center

1. % Arabica

The Kyoto-born specialty brand roasts beans sourced from around the world, including from its own coffee farm, and pairs them with a minimalist design and a small food selection. At % Arabica Mirdif City Centre, glass shelves rise to the ceiling against wooden panel walls, a fitting backdrop for a worthwhile cup of coffee.

• Phone: 04 330 2276
• Location: 1st Floor, South East, City Centre Mirdif

2. PAUL

The French bakery brings more than 125 years of baking tradition to the ground floor, with fresh bread, pastries, sandwiches and classic French dishes. PAUL Mirdif City Center opens at 8 am daily and stays open until midnight on weekdays and 1 am at weekends, so it works for an early breakfast or a late coffee.

• Phone: +971 4 284 3223
• Location: Ground Floor, Section B, City Centre Mirdif

3. L’ETO

This London-born cafe is known for its home-made cakes, pastries and salads, with breakfast served throughout the day. The Mirdif branch menu goes well beyond a standard flat white, with V60 and Chemex brews, a Spanish latte selection and matcha drinks.

• Phone: 04 238 2130
• Location: Ground Floor, Section B, City Centre Mirdif

4. La Brioche

La Brioche is a French cafe built around its bakery counter, serving cakes, pastries, light snacks and signature breads alongside its drinks. It also runs a dedicated breakfast menu, which makes it a calm choice for a morning coffee and croissant before the shops get busy.

• Phone: +971 4 251 5515
• Location: Ground Floor, South East, City Centre Mirdif

5. Café Bateel

The cafe arm of gourmet date brand Bateel serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes in a warm, polished dining room and won Best Café at the BBC Good Food Middle East Awards in 2017. It is a good fit when coffee turns into a full sit-down meal, with breakfast favourites such as Belgian waffles and eggs Benedict.

• Phone: +971 4 284 0670
• Location: 1st Floor, City Centre Mirdif

6. Brunch & Cake

This award-winning all-day dining spot is known for its striking interiors, wholesome plates and generous portions. Choose it for a relaxed weekend brunch with friends rather than a five-minute coffee, as the menu leans towards full meals.

• Phone: +971 4 236 5222
• Location: Ground Floor, Section B, City Centre Mirdif

7. SAID dal 1923

SAID dal 1923 is an Italian chocolatier with roots in Rome, now also in London and Dubai. Come here for thick hot chocolate, chocolate bars, cakes and gift boxes, which makes it a handy stop when you need a present on the way out.

• Phone: +971 4 385 9705
• Location: 1st Floor, Section B, City Centre Mirdif

8. Yummy Belgian Cafe

Waffles are the focus here, made with the traditional Liège recipe and pearl sugar for a soft centre and a crunchy edge. Toppings range from Belgian chocolate and Lotus sauce to Nutella and ice cream, so it suits a sweet break more than a coffee-only visit.

• Phone: +971 4 347 1578
• Location: 1st Floor, Section A, City Centre Mirdif

9. Kahve Dünyası

This Turkish chocolatier cafe follows a producer-to-consumer approach, serving coffee, chocolate and ice cream made fresh. Table service and a menu of chocolate creations set it apart from the counter-service cafes nearby.

• Phone: 04 337 4874
• Location: 1st Floor, North East, City Centre Mirdif

10. Rx Coffee Apothecary

Designed like a traditional apothecary with a modern twist, this specialty coffee spot positions itself as a meeting place for creatives and the local community. It is a good pick for carefully brewed coffee in a setting with more character than a typical mall counter.

• Location: Ground Floor, near Parking B, City Centre Mirdif

11. The Matcha Tokyo

The Matcha Tokyo focuses on authentic Japanese matcha, using tea leaves selected from well-known growing regions in Japan. Alongside a classic matcha latte, the menu includes frozen matcha drinks with passionfruit or strawberry and a matcha lemonade.

• Phone: +971 4 572 5014
• Location: Level 1, South East, near Entrance C (P2), City Centre Mirdif

12. PappaRoti

PappaRoti is best known for its coffee-caramel coated butter buns, which pair well with its cappuccinos, lattes and signature drinks. It makes a quick, filling snack stop between shops.

• Phone: 04 255 9800
• Location: 1st Floor, Section A, City Centre Mirdif

13. Tim Hortons

Canada’s largest quick-service chain serves its familiar coffee and doughnuts along with a range of quick bites. Its ground-floor spot is handy when you want a fast cup on the way in.

• Phone: +971 56 509 0053
• Location: Ground Floor, North East, City Centre Mirdif

14. Costa Coffee

Costa serves its classic flat whites, lattes and seasonal specials, with baristas making each drink to order. Its UAE menu also includes breakfast items such as omelettes, porridge and filled croissants.

• Phone: 04 284 3402
• Location: 1st Floor, North East, City Centre Mirdif

15. Caffè Nero

The Italian-style coffee house is built around espresso and a cosy, sit-down atmosphere that suits both laptop work and catching up with friends. It opens at 7 am every day, earlier than most cafes in the mall, and serves an all-day breakfast menu.

• Phone: +971 4 284 3872
• Location: 1st Floor, Section C, City Centre Mirdif

16. Peet’s Coffee

Born in Berkeley, California, Peet’s serves specialty coffee, tea and signature blended drinks with freshly baked pastries. It suits anyone after something sweeter than a straight espresso.

• Phone: +971 50 642 0851
• Location: 1st Floor, Zone B, City Centre Mirdif

Mirdif City Center café comparison

Breakfast in Mirdif City Center

Caffè Nero opens first, at 7 am, with all-day breakfast options such as a zaatar and labneh croissant. PAUL follows at 8 am with a full French breakfast menu, including eggs Benedict (AED 69) and French toast (AED 46).

For a longer morning, Café Bateel serves dishes such as classic scrambled eggs on sourdough (AED 59), while L’ETO’s breakfast menu includes its house pancakes with blueberries and maple syrup (AED 69). Brunch & Cake and La Brioche also cover the morning crowd with brunch and breakfast menus.

Living near City Centre Mirdif

The mall sits close to some of eastern Dubai’s best-known villa communities, including Mirdif and Mirdif Hills. If you like the idea of a weekend coffee run on your doorstep, read our guide to living in Mirdif or browse properties for rent in Mirdif on Property Finder.

For more about the mall itself, see our City Centre Mirdif guide.

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Key takeaways

City Centre Mirdif has coffee for every kind of visit, with % Arabica and PAUL as the best-known names and specialty, dessert and chain cafes across both floors. Caffè Nero opens earliest at 7 am, PAUL, Café Bateel and L’ETO cover a sit-down breakfast, and the ground floor is best for a quick coffee on your way in.

Frequently Asked Questions

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