Coffee museum
Coffee museum
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Neighbourhood: Al Fahidi
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- Al Fahidi • 8 min walk
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Manchester, UK1,509 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Friends
This is a nice small museum and only costs 10 Durhams to enter. It includes free coffee and dates. Lots of antiques and some explanations of the history of coffee, such as the first coffee houses, Japan making the first instant coffee and Nestle making the first freeze dried coffee. Nice and cool inside so a good break from the heat, definitely worth a visit for anyone who likes coffee.
Written November 26, 2023
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Roobers74
Gomersal, UK125 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
We wanted to visit the old town and we found this fabulous little gem with air conditioning which provided a welcome respite from the baking August heat.
Welcomed by 2 pleasant chaps and served traditional coffee and dates before wandering round the artefacts and little rooms.
Finished off with a second coffee (Ethiopian) which was rich and delicious.
At only 100 aed a well worth it stop off!
Welcomed by 2 pleasant chaps and served traditional coffee and dates before wandering round the artefacts and little rooms.
Finished off with a second coffee (Ethiopian) which was rich and delicious.
At only 100 aed a well worth it stop off!
Written August 13, 2023
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Charlene F
Dubai, United Arab Emirates133 contributions
Jan. 2023 • Solo
My experience at the Coffee Museum in Dubai was a fascinating journey through the rich history and culture of one of the world's most beloved beverages. From the moment I stepped inside, I was enveloped in the enticing aroma of freshly brewed coffee and greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Written June 11, 2023
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tony g
Penrith, UK90 contributions
Jan. 2023
I last visited five years ago and was keen to return to enjoy the exhibition, the coffee, and see how it had developed since last time.
We arrived by Uber, and the driver found somewhere quite near the coffee museum to drop us off. There were no signs to the museum but we found it quickly. We were given coffee and dates as soon as we arrived, but no explanation about what we were tasting. Then we began to look around the exhibition and were offered more coffee. This time, the lady was keen to explain how this Ethiopian coffee was different from the Arabic coffee we tried at the entrance, so it made sense. I was pleased she was there. We looked around some more and finished our trip in the upstairs cafe but it was closed unfortunately.
I will visit again next time I am in Dubai but I will try to learn more about the history of coffee before I go. I would definitely call it an "exhibition", not a "museum", but it is very interesting and the lady serving the Ethiopian coffee did an excellent job.
We arrived by Uber, and the driver found somewhere quite near the coffee museum to drop us off. There were no signs to the museum but we found it quickly. We were given coffee and dates as soon as we arrived, but no explanation about what we were tasting. Then we began to look around the exhibition and were offered more coffee. This time, the lady was keen to explain how this Ethiopian coffee was different from the Arabic coffee we tried at the entrance, so it made sense. I was pleased she was there. We looked around some more and finished our trip in the upstairs cafe but it was closed unfortunately.
I will visit again next time I am in Dubai but I will try to learn more about the history of coffee before I go. I would definitely call it an "exhibition", not a "museum", but it is very interesting and the lady serving the Ethiopian coffee did an excellent job.
Written January 20, 2023
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Ryan
11 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
This is a very cool place to visit , many rooms showing different types of coffee beans , history of the coffee, different grinders
Written May 31, 2022
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fabwrite
Chennai (Madras), India50 contributions
Mar. 2022
It's a charming little place, inside the Al Fahidi Heritage Area, but it was quite difficult to find it, as the cab driver did not know where it was, and he dropped me at the Dubai Museum nearby, insisting that was the Coffee Museum. Anyway, I found my way here thanks to a group of American tourists (google maps wasn't very helpful here). The person at the ticket counter wasn't one bit friendly - he ordered me to go and sit inside, while another one brought the Arabic coffee and dates that they offer all visitors. The Museum itself is well stocked, but there is no one to explain or guide you around. I guess they offer that only to groups, and not to solo travelers (especially women).
Written April 4, 2022
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Mirko
Dubai, United Arab Emirates8 contributions
Mar. 2022 • Solo
I am surprised positively with coffee museum. It is so nice. First in my life I tasted coffee from Ethiopia. The staff are very nice and kind. I would mention a girl Salam from EThiopia who is very kind. She gave me a lot of information of coffee which I hadn't known before.
Written March 23, 2022
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Egham, UK15 contributions
Nov. 2021
I enjoyed the museum and the air conditioning and 2 coffees we had made a welcome break from the outside heat. The lady running the ethiopian coffee area was very informative about things.
Written November 22, 2021
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Anosh
Dubai, United Arab Emirates3 contributions
May 2021
Beautiful place for coffee lovers. If you are a coffee lover then this is your Disney land!
Whenever i visit here i don't feel bored and just cant get enough of it, gem of a place
Whenever i visit here i don't feel bored and just cant get enough of it, gem of a place
Written August 4, 2021
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Caroline
Istanbul, Türkiye1 contribution
Feb. 2021 • Couples
It was recommended to us by Mohamed (Aladdin) to visit although we were a bit surprised that it was the only place in the heritage village that requires entry fees of 10$ . It's good to see
Written February 21, 2021
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Mimi
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2 contributions
Found out the coffee museum is closed tomorrow (islamic new year). I’m only in Dubai tomorrow and would really like to buy arabjc coffee to bring back for my friend. Does anyone know anywhere to buy good arabic coffee and what the prices usually are?
УЛЬЯНА М
Perm, Russia2,785 contributions
Здравствуйте! Кто здесь был, скажите пожалуйста сколько стоит 1 килограмм кофе? Спасибо заранее!
УЛЬЯНА М
Perm, Russia2,785 contributions
Здравствуйте! Скажите пожалуйста сколько стоит чашка ☕ кофе?
Zahraa E
1 contribution
How can I get the tickets and how much does it cost?
Ali A
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia181 contributions
Its free, make sure to be there in the working hours times, the area somehow crowded. if you are usuing a car you will pay a parkig fee. i recmmend to use a taxi going to that area, as it is crowded with narrow roads
LayniMSN
Madison, WI51 contributions
How can I get to this museum using either taxi or public transportation + walking? I'm unclear on the actual address and the web site is not very helpful. I will be staying at Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Muraqabat. Thanks!
Hadeel M
Dubai, United Arab Emirates228 contributions
you could either take a taxi and ask him to drop you off at Bastakiya which is where the coffee museum is at. You just need to walk you way around it because there are art galleries and cafes in the area. Or if you want to have the tourist experience and discover the whole area, take the metro to Al Fahidi station and from there walk to Bastakiya. You will pass the old Souk/Spice market which is pretty interesting. There will be a lot of tourist information desks there incase you need to ask for directions.
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