Dubai guide

Best Cafes in Dubai

The best cafes in Dubai for specialty coffee, pastries, and that perfect work-from-anywhere vibe.

Caffeine fix

Best coffee spots in Dubai

% Arabica

The Kyoto-born coffee brand's Dubai outpost in DIFC has a sleek design and exceptional espresso. The iced latte is perfect for Dubai's heat and the minimal aesthetic makes everything Instagram-worthy.

Tom & Serg

An Australian-style cafe in Al Quoz with warehouse vibes and excellent brunch. The poached eggs are always perfect, the flat whites are strong, and the granola bowls are huge. Great weekend spot.

Nightjar Coffee

A specialty roastery in Alserkal Avenue that takes beans seriously. The single-origin filter coffees are among Dubai's best, and the minimal space lets the coffee do the talking.

RAW Coffee Company

A micro-roastery in Al Quoz with a dedicated following. They roast in small batches and the quality is remarkable — the Kenyan AA is a standout. The cafe space is small but the coffee is mighty.

Common Grounds

A popular Jumeirah cafe with a garden terrace and strong coffee. The menu covers everything from acai bowls to wagyu burgers. It's where the Dubai brunch crowd gathers on Fridays.

Project Chaiwala

A modern chai cafe that elevates the humble cup of tea to an art form. The karak chai is exceptional — spiced, sweet, and served in beautiful ceramic cups. A refreshing alternative to coffee culture.

Stomping Grounds

A specialty coffee shop in DIFC with a friendly, knowledgeable team. The pour-overs are excellent and the banana bread is moist and perfect. Good for a midday caffeine break from the offices.

Cassette

A retro-themed cafe in Safa Park area with great coffee and a creative brunch menu. The interiors are fun — cassette tapes, vintage radios — and the iced mocha is dangerously addictive.

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Photo credits

Hero — Kate Trysh / Unsplash · % Arabica — Krista / CC BY 2.0 · Tom & Serg — GOLANYASSAF / CC BY 4.0 · Nightjar Coffee — Snapshotdxb / CC BY-SA 3.0 · RAW Coffee Company — siska maria eviline from Jakarta, Indonesia / CC BY-SA 2.0 · Common Grounds — CT Cooper / Public domain · Project Chaiwala — shankar s. from Dubai, united arab emirates / CC BY 2.0 · Stomping Grounds — shankar s. from Dubai, united arab emirates / CC BY 2.0 · Cassette — shankar s. from Dubai, united arab emirates / CC BY 2.0