XVA Café & Restaurant — Restaurant in Dubai

Me and my friend went there for a Friday morning breakfast. When we were supposed to place the order we were told that the breakfast whatever we order will be late and it will take around 45 mins to be served at the table as they have their hotel guests to be attended. The receptionist cum assistant there was so hesitant to attend us and to serve us there. She was expecting us to leave but because of the nice and nature friendly ambiance we decided to stay back there for breakfast and we asked her if she can get us some coffee meanwhile. After that she came to us with two black coffees and we ordered Choice of 2 eggs breakfast option. We ordered that thinking two eggs with salad and toast is fine we two together. After 30 mins the breakfast was served to us and there was more than one egg in my plate and then we realized that she served us one portion each means two eggs option one full portion for me and other two egg portion for my friend. The food was ok ok. We liked the ambience and nature friendly atmosphere inside which they have maintained beautifully. First itself the hesitation of the receptionist to serve us bothered us a bit and even when we said we will wait she was in no mood to serve us saying she has hotel guests to be attended first and our order...

I've been going to XVA since 2009 and always leave energized as the cafe and hotel have one of the most authentic and interesting atmosphere's you can find in Dubai. Food has improved over the years and up to standard with even the best well known locally grown cafe's such as Tom & Serg etc. Even in this 40c+ heat sitting in the covered court yard is not a problem and wandering around from cafe to courtyard inside to the gallery spaces there is always something interesting to see. It's a real rare true gem of a place that has aged beautifully and heard recently that did a joint collab with Dibba oysters (which I unfortunately missed).

Haven't had the pleasure to stay with them at the XVA Hotel yet but now doubt will and will leave that for a special anniversary etc.

XVA should be on everyone's list and I particularly enjoy visiting in the summer months as it's quieter and the respite from the 40c+ heat once you nip inside makes it all then more enjoyable and always order their mint with lemon drink to instantly cool me down.

Just wish they'd do a movie night showing Lawrence of Arabia one day too.

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XVA Gallery, Dubai: Bastakia quarter is where art or history lovers flock to. It’s a beautiful cobbled stone square where the gorgeous traditional motifs and stoic simple architecture stlll abound. Stones and palm trees all scream desert cool and the elegant canopies provide the aesthetic and the relief from the hot scorching sun. XVA hotel, gallery and hotel is that relief find you’ll stumble on even a hot winter day. It’s elegant, quiet and the courtyard is majestic with the ancient tree and her aged roots taking centrstage. It’s artistic alright - with well curated art pieces strewn everywhere. Dubai is famed for high prices. Even drinks do cost an arm and leg so this is where you put your tired legs to the rest and soak in the elegance....