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.
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.
Set within a stylish villa on Jumeirah Beach Road, Toby’s Estate serves signature espresso blends (like Woolloomooloo & African Mist), single-origin filter coffee, and inventive brews in a serene garden‑villa setting that’s ideal for both work and relaxed gatherings.
Located in the iconic Last Exit food truck park, this Toby’s Estate branch brings polished Aussie-style coffee to a quirky, roadside setting—blending specialty brews with vibrant, unconventional fun.
