Dubai’s specialty coffee scene is just as striking as its skyline — bold, diverse, and always evolving. Whether you’re after sleek, design-led cafés in DIFC, cozy hideouts in Jumeirah, or edgy roasters in Al Quoz, this guide has you covered.
From power meetings to slow sips, explore Dubai’s top neighborhoods through the lens of great coffee and find your new go-to brew spot.
One Life in D3, ranked among the world's top 100 coffee shops, is a vibrant cafe and coffee roaster serving honest, homemade food in a bright, airy space, a true community and creative hub.
A bright, two-level café within JVC’s Hive co‑living space, One Life blends in-house roasted specialty coffee with wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, spacious coworking areas, and leafy terrace seating—a vibrant community retreat.
A community‑centered outpost of Orto that brings specialty Brazilian and Colombian coffees, creamy matcha, and light brunch fare to the Al Khawaneej neighborhood in a relaxed setting.
A serene, three‑story gem in Jumeirah, Paragone by Roasters blends Japanese‑inspired minimalism with elevated coffee craft and an art‑forward food concept—featuring a rooftop terrace with Burj Khalifa views and signature V60 Paragon brews.
A calm, work-friendly café just off Al Wasl Road, Place Cafe offers reliable espresso drinks, soft-toned interiors, and quiet corners perfect for focused sessions or low-key meetups.
A flagship roastery café on Downtown Boulevard, Roasters offers direct-trade espresso, precision pour-overs, gourmet breakfasts, and rooftop-level seating with Burj Khalifa views—blending specialty coffee with contemporary art.
A branch of the Emirati-roastery brand, Roasters at Dubai Creek Harbour overlooks the waterfront with skyline views—offering single-origin espresso, V60, cold brew, and vegan pastries in an eco-conscious, open design space.
At Dubai Mall, Roasters Specialty Coffee House offers premium Arabica with diverse brewing methods, served in a stylish, bustling setting with views of the mall's dynamic environment. It's a prime spot for a quality coffee break amidst shopping.
A flagship of the Emirati-born Roasters brand along the JBR boardwalk, this café doubles as an NFT gallery. It offers freshly roasted single origins, pour-overs, gourmet breakfast plates, and a breezy, multi-level layout that’s perfect for work sessions or slow mornings.
A roastery-led coffee destination at Emaar Beachfront, Roasters serves freshly roasted espresso, V60 pour-overs, cold brew, complemented by an all-day breakfast menu in a spacious, plant-filled space overlooking the marina.
A two-story specialty coffee haven in Sobha Hartland, Roasters pairs expertly roasted Arabica brews (think V60, Cold Brew, Geisha microlots) with a sleek minimalist interior, VIP room, terrace seating, and eco-conscious service.
A heritage-inspired "coffee apothecary" in The District at Dubai Mall, featuring specialty espressos, filter brews, wellness-focused lattes, artisanal pastries, and nutrient-rich brunch and lunch offerings in a design-driven space adorned with red-petal ceilings and apothecary draws.
Rx Coffee in Jumeirah is a design-led apothecary-themed cafe serving world-class Nordic-roasted coffee and a global food menu in an Instagrammable, cozy setting.
A sleek, apothecary-themed café inside City Centre Mirdif, Rx Coffee serves meticulously brewed cups using beans from world-renowned roaster Fuglen, paired with refined desserts and an understated, design-forward interior.
A Dubai-born flagship from the Pickl team, Southpour at City Walk offers locally roasted beans from Ethiopia and Uganda, signature juice blends, tray pastries, and laid-back indoor/outdoor seating with Burj Khalifa views.
