8 Specialty Coffee Shops in Al Wasl: A Calm, Cultivated Coffee Journey

Al Wasl represents one of Dubai’s most sophisticated takes on coffee culture — a district where boutique roasters and globally renowned cafés come together to create a refined, design-forward café experience along one of the city’s most prestigious corridors. Anchored by the vibrant City Walk development, this upscale stretch blends luxury retail with serious coffee craftsmanship. From the Japanese precision of % Arabica and Kurasu to the Parisian elegance of Café Kitsuné, Al Wasl is where global taste meets Dubai’s signature flair. Whether you’re sipping single-origin Yemeni brews at Mokha 1450 or enjoying lattes with skyline views, this is coffee elevated — stylish, curated, and unmistakably Dubai.

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Kurasu Dubai

Al Wasl

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Dubai

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Opens Early

Closes Late

Dine-in

Takeaway

Vegan Friendly

The Kyoto-born brand’s Dubai outpost delivers precision-crafted coffee in a pared-back, Japanese-inspired setting, where warm wood tones and minimal design invite unhurried moments and coffee appreciation.

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SLA Cafe - Al Wasl

Al Wasl

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Dubai

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$$$

Outdoor Seating

Kid Friendly

Wheelchair Access

Opens Early

Closes Late

Coffee at SLA is paired with refined, French-inspired cooking and a Mediterranean-leaning aesthetic—an elegant, sunlit spot for leisurely breakfasts, brunch meetups, or a polished work sessions.

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Café Kitsuné

Al Wasl

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Dubai

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$$$

Outdoor Seating

Kid Friendly

Wheelchair Access

Opens Early

Closes Late

A stylish lifestyle destination in DIFC’s Galleria, Café Kitsuné blends Parisian charm with Japanese precision. Expect velvety flat whites, matcha lattes, delicate pastries, and an Instagram-ready interior with fox-themed accents—a chic pit stop for connoisseurs.

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% Arabica - City Walk Dubai

Al Wasl

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Dubai

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Wheelchair Access

Opens Early

Closes Late

Dine-in

Takeaway

UAE's flagship % Arabica at City Walk, Dubai, showcases its iconic Japanese-inspired minimalist design and features in-house fresh roasting, offering exceptional coffee with views of the Burj Khalifa.

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Caffeine Coffee Roaster - Al Wasl

Al Wasl

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Dubai

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Outdoor Seating

Kid Friendly

Wheelchair Access

Opens Early

Closes Late

Housed in a cozy area of City Walk on Al Wasl Road, Caffeine Coffee Roaster blends boutique vibes with intimate seating. It offers expertly brewed lattes and tiramisu, consistently praised for its hospitality and coffee excellence.

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Mokha 1450 Coffee Boutique

Al Wasl

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Dubai

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$$$

Outdoor Seating

Kid Friendly

Wheelchair Access

Opens Early

Closes Late

Mokha 1450 on Al Wasl is a luxury boutique dedicated to rare, single-origin Arabian and Ethiopian coffees, offering an intimate, elevated experience for true connoisseurs.

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Southpour Coffee Roasters - Citywalk

Al Wasl

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Dubai

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Outdoor Seating

Opens Early

Closes Late

Dine-in

Takeaway

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.

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The Grey - Al Wasl

Al Wasl

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Dubai

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$$$

Outdoor Seating

Kid Friendly

Wheelchair Access

Opens Early

Closes Late

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.