Coffee for law firms, banks and consultancies in Dubai: pantry, boardroom and client meetings
In a professional services office the room where a client sits is part of the impression. This page is for office managers and executive assistants at law firms, banks and consultancies in DIFC, Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay and Downtown Dubai. It sets out which published options fit the pantry, the boardroom table and a longer client session, what a month adds up to, and what we ask before quoting.
Prices as published on our corporate pages on 13 October 2026, ex 5% VAT.
Quick answers
- What does pantry coffee cost for a professional services office?
- Pantry plans start from AED 599 a month for about 15 people, from AED 1,150 for about 15 to 50 and from AED 2,200 for 50 or more, all before 5% VAT.
- Plan table
- What can go on the boardroom table for a client meeting?
- A 1L karak flask (about six cups) is from AED 40, a specialty filter-coffee flask from AED 65 and an Arabic gahwa flask with dates from AED 55, before 5% VAT.
- Boardroom options
Typical occasions
Professional services offices tend to need coffee in four ways.
- Everyday pantry coffee for staff and walk-in visitors, where reliability matters most.
- Client meetings, where a flask on the boardroom table is set before the client arrives.
- Longer sessions such as a board morning, a deal-room day or a client workshop, on a per-head package.
- Office events such as a client evening or a town hall, where a live barista adds atmosphere.
Which option fits
Published rates, before 5% VAT.
| Occasion | What fits | Published price |
|---|---|---|
| Up to about 15 people, daily pantry | Pantry plan, Desk tier: about 3–4 kg of beans a month plus 40 karak servings a week, with a bean-to-cup machine placed free on a six-month plan | from AED 599 a month |
| About 15 to 50 people | Pantry plan, Floor tier: about 8–10 kg of beans a month and a daily karak or gahwa flask rotation | from AED 1,150 a month |
| 50 people or more, multi-floor | Pantry plan, HQ tier: commercial machine(s), unlimited-usage beans and a dedicated account manager | from AED 2,200 a month |
| Client meeting, boardroom | Karak or saffron chai flask, specialty filter-coffee flask or Arabic gahwa flask with dates; 1L flasks hold about six cups | from AED 40 / AED 65 / AED 55 per flask |
| Board morning or client workshop, 8 people or more | Coffee Break, Working Breakfast or Full Meeting Day, per head | from AED 45 / AED 55 / AED 95 |
| Client evening, up to about 100 guests | Half-day coffee cart: 1 barista, up to 4 hours | from AED 3,000 |
The boardroom table
Not every firm wants a barista in the building. A flask is the quiet option: a 1L karak or saffron chai flask holds about six cups and is from AED 40 (saffron AED 44), and a 10-cup karak tray is from AED 250, with samosa pav extra. For senior guests, an Arabic gahwa flask with dates is from AED 55.
A 12-person board meeting on the Working Breakfast package is 12 x 55 = from AED 660. Delivery in Dubai for trays and flasks: AED 250 minimum per delivery, free delivery above AED 500, flat AED 40 below that. Ordered in the morning, flasks and trays can often go same-day to nearby Dubai offices.
Worked example: a 25-person advisory office for a month
An advisory office takes the Floor pantry plan, holds one client workshop on the Working Breakfast package and puts two filter-coffee flasks on the boardroom table. Using published rates only:
| Line | Calculation | AED |
|---|---|---|
| Floor pantry plan, per month | 1 x 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Working Breakfast for a 20-person client workshop | 20 x 55 | 1,100 |
| Specialty filter-coffee flasks for the boardroom | 2 x 65 | 130 |
| Subtotal, before VAT | 2,380 | |
| VAT at 5% | 119 | |
| Total with VAT | 2,499 |
This illustrates arithmetic from published rates, not a quote. Delivery is charged per the published terms and is not included. Plan tier, hours and menu are confirmed on your itemised quote.
Where in Dubai
Our Sheikh Zayed Road and DIFC page covers the strip where our Blue Tower café sits. For towers elsewhere, see Business Bay and Downtown Dubai. Tell us your building and we confirm the delivery window.
Estimate and compare
The cost estimator adds up the published prices for your headcount and package. It is a guide, not a quote. If you are comparing suppliers, use the 12 questions to ask an office coffee supplier.
What we ask before quoting
- Building and access: the tower and floor, reception or visitor steps for outside suppliers, and who signs for a delivery.
- Timing: when the flask must be on the table.
- Headcount: the real number, so the right tier is chosen.
- Billing: one invoice for the office or per department, and any purchase order number.
We reply within one working day (Monday to Friday) with an itemised quote, confirming access and timing in writing. Every order carries a VAT tax invoice with TRN.
Related: Meeting & coffee-break catering, Office coffee subscription, Corporate coffee supplier.
Common questions
Which pantry plan suits a 30-person firm?
The Floor tier covers about 15 to 50 people from AED 1,150 a month, about AED 38 per person a month for 30 people. Plans are priced per tier, not per head, and are before 5% VAT.
Is there a minimum for the meeting packages?
Yes. Coffee Break, Working Breakfast and Full Meeting Day start at 8 people. For fewer, order flasks or a 10-cup tray.
Can a flask arrive the same day?
Flasks and trays carry no contract, and when ordered in the morning we can often deliver same-day to nearby Dubai offices. Delivery is AED 250 minimum per delivery, free above AED 500 and a flat AED 40 below that.
Do you deliver to DIFC, Business Bay and Downtown Dubai?
Yes. Regular corporate delivery covers DIFC and Business Bay, and Downtown Dubai is served from our Sheikh Zayed Road café and kitchen network. Tell us the building and we confirm the delivery window.
Do you issue VAT invoices and accept purchase orders?
Yes. Every order carries a VAT tax invoice with TRN, purchase orders are accepted and recurring accounts get a monthly itemised invoice.
Can we serve gahwa to senior guests?
Yes. An Arabic gahwa flask with dates is from AED 55, before 5% VAT, and a majlis station is from AED 45 per person with a minimum of 30 people.
Keep planning
Sources on this site: Pantry plans · Meeting packages · Cost per head · Corporate hub.
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