Dubai has an overall dynamic approach in its aspects to lure travellers –be it shopping or extraordinary experiences. With the city’s charm to allure travellers from around the world, the city’s food scene has exploded into new ventures and diverse assortments.
The recent gastronomical change has made it a happening spot for food lovers and over and above there has been a trend of independent cafes popping up at eminent sites all over the town. From picturesque waterfront spaces to upscale hotel lounges, you can either choose a traditional strongly brewed Arabic coffee to a simple espresso, the varieties you can savour here is endless as Dubai’s cafe scene has got every taste covered. Adding together to the experience is the bakeries and juice bars that feature an array of tasty options that will surely tempt your taste buds.
With Dubai’s interest in trends of coffee shops swiftly gaining popularity, here are some of our best choices of cafes to visit on your next visit to Dubai.
1. Make Business Hub
If you are in Dubai on a business trip and need a change from the typical workspaces, then Make Business hub is the right place for you to get some work done while sipping some refreshing coffee. Combining casual work with an enticing ambience, this cafe set in Dubai Marina aims at providing a cool space for flexible work. With numerous charging stations and Wi-Fi, you can just sit here with a hot cup of coffee and small snacks and work on your next presentation or plot your next career move. You can even drop in just to sample their coffee and meals, enjoy the quiet ambience and then head down to the Walk for a stroll.
2. Creekside Cafe
Cuddled up in the heart of old Dubai, Creekside cafe is a cultural space with a contemporary touch and brings together aromatic coffee, delicious Emirati food with art, workshops and exhibitions. With splendid views over the creek, this cafe has a relaxing ambience for a refreshing cup of coffee at the same time gives you a chance to take part in many creative initiatives and craft workshops happening here. The cafe organizes all sorts of workshops like pottery, marbling, calligraphy as well as hosts film screenings, book presentations and readings.
3. Baker & Spice Cafe
A classy cafe with several outlets in Dubai, the Baker & Spice Cafe is a fantastic place to relish some fresh goodies made from scratch with local organic ingredients. Though the cafe is based mainly on European ideas, in Dubai it has made twists to its menus and has adapted a Middle Eastern essence to create an appealing collection of local soul food. It’s a splendid place to grab some ethically delicious food and coffee amid a relaxed ambience.
4. Biker’s Cafe
A classy cafe with several outlets in Dubai, the Baker & Spice Cafe is a fantastic place to relish some fresh goodies made from scratch with local organic ingredients. Though the cafe is based mainly on European ideas, in Dubai it has made twists to its menus and has adapted a Middle Eastern essence to create an appealing collection of local soul food. It’s a splendid place to grab some ethically delicious food and coffee amid a relaxed ambience.
5. Book Munch Cafe
If your ideal day is to cuddle up with a good book and a cup of fresh coffee, then Book Munch cafe is a must visit for you. This off beat cafe combines love of mouth-watering food along with a sprawling collection of books for all ages and genre. Boasting as Dubai’s first literary cafe, Book Munch cafe provides the perfect ambience to immerse yourself in a book while delving on ample options of sandwiches, egg delights and an assortment of coffees such as Turkish coffee, Cafe mochas, hot chocolates and a variety of teas.
6. Cafe Ceramique
At Cafe Ceramic, get in touch with your creative side – paint on ceramics along with your kids or simply enjoy a delicious meal while your kids have a gala time with paintbrushes to make their own ceramic masterpieces. A great place to spend quality time with your family, the kids would love it here with plenty of art activities to keep them busy. Based on the concept of entertaining families with creativity, right from toddler to the adults, the cafe also tickles your taste buds with appealing menus from a rich selection of Arabian and Mediterranean cuisine with separate choices for little ones in kid’s meal and an assortment of fresh hot beverages.
7. Caffe Di Roma
Unwind after a long day with a rich Italian espresso at Il Caffe Di Roma. Set in the neighbourhood of shopping precinct, this charming cafe offers classical Italian specialties and coffee amid pleasing ambience replicating Italian coffee houses. Come and have your share of Italian delight as you relish Italian appetizers, seafood, pastas and paninis with a varied selection of teas and coffees.
8. Leopold’s of London
A friendly cafe restaurant set on a prime space facing the beach near Jumeirah Beach Residence, it’s a superb spot to enjoy a cup of coffee with amazing sea views. Get your heart’s desire with aplomb of delicious food selections handpicked from all around the world such as pastries, English breakfasts and desserts, and the best varieties of tea and coffees amid sleek yet simple ambience and outdoor seating areas.
9. Basta Art Cafe
A friendly cafe restaurant set on a prime space facing the beach near Jumeirah Beach Residence, it’s a superb spot to enjoy a cup of coffee with amazing sea views. Get your heart’s desire with aplomb of delicious food selections handpicked from all around the world such as pastries, English breakfasts and desserts, and the best varieties of tea and coffees amid sleek yet simple ambience and outdoor seating areas.
10. Shakespeare and Co
Themed on the Shakespearean era, the ambience of this cafe reflects the bygone period’s elements in its decor that takes you back in time. Dig into a delectable range of food from around the world such as French patisserie, macaroons, assortments of sandwiches and cakes while sipping on a refreshing selection of hot beverages, fresh juices and mock tails.
We all long for a good cup of rich coffee that would just make our day merrier. In Dubai, you can combine it with the pleasure of having some quiet time, a change in scene from the normal bustling crowd, indulge in some activity, meet up some friends or cosy up with a good book in a mellow ambience along with a fresh good brew. Dubai’s happening coffee shops are an excellent place to hangout and enjoy some time in bliss.
