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.
Surge in Al Khawaneej, a 24-hour specialty coffee roaster, provides a wide range of expertly crafted brews, from classic espressos to unique lattes, in a spacious and inviting setting with outdoor seating.
A vibrant Emirati roastery café within Bin Sougat Centre, Surge serves single-origin espressos, V60s, Chemex, and specialty breakfast sandwiches with avocado toast and French toast in a bright, welcoming environment.
At Dubai's Lakeside, Surge offers distinctive specialty coffee and signature cold brews, served in a modern, vibrant setting with inviting outdoor seating overlooking the serene waters. It's a popular spot, ideal for a quality coffee experience with a relaxing view.
Located in Fashion Avenue of Dubai Mall, Ten11 offers expertly pulled espresso and V60s alongside artisanal small plates. The sleek, boutique café acts as a tranquil retreat from the shopping bustle.
A compact café in Innovation One, DIFC, The Coffee serves Brazilian-roasted espresso, matcha lattes, and precision pour-overs in a minimalist, Japanese-inspired setting—ideal for coffee between meetings.
In Dubai Hills Business Park, The Coffee offers a sleek, minimalist haven perfectly tailored for professionals. Its serene design provides a sophisticated yet efficient escape, ideal for focused work or a coffee pause.
A stylish, Japanese-inspired coffee bar nestled in Souk Al Bahar, The Coffee offers Brazilian-roasted beans, V60 and Chemex pours, matcha lattes, and gelato frappes—all overlooking the Dubai Mall Fountains.
A roastery-led specialty coffee bar on the 25th floor of One Zabeel, serving espresso, filter brews, cold brew, matcha, and vegan-friendly bakes in a sleek high-rise space with city views.
Coffee Lab at Port Rashid, Dubai, is a sophisticated, design-led roastery and cafe, conceptualized as a "coffee laboratory" dedicated to researching and producing unique worldwide coffee flavors from carefully selected beans, all within a work-friendly space.
At D3, this space champions specialty coffee with a scientific approach, presenting an industrial-chic aesthetic that mirrors its precise brewing philosophy. It offers a focused experience, beloved by purists and designers for its craftsmanship.
Abu Dhabi-born but recently launched in Al Quoz, The Espresso Lab's flagship roastery offers award-winning beans, on-site roasting, and precision-brewed V60 and espresso—served in a stripped-back space with earthy tones and museum-inspired design.
A design-forward specialty coffee lounge in Al Khawaneej, The Grey pairs expertly brewed espressos, flat whites, cortados, and signature butterscotch & honey-comb lattes with a sophisticated food menu—all served in a sleek, artfully curated audiovisual space.
The Grey on Al Wasl is a sophisticated coffee lounge and bar serving exceptional specialty coffee and a diverse, well-curated food menu in an elegant, minimalist, art-gallery-like setting.
This Toby's Estate outpost in Dubai Hills Mall is an elegant villa-style cafe, offering world-class specialty coffee alongside its exclusive brunch menu.
