Neighbourhood Guide · Updated JANUARY 2026

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

From Kyoto-Inspired Minimalism to Parisian Flair — Explore Al Wasl’s Diverse Coffee Scene Today

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.

The Best Coffee Shops & Cafes in Al Wasl

Mokha 1450 Coffee Boutique
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Mokha 1450 Coffee Boutique

Al Wasl
$$$
Local Legend
PERFECT FOR
Coffee Discovery
Bold Espresso Fix
Mokha 1450 on Al Wasl is a luxury coffee boutique dedicated to rare, single-origin Arabian and Ethiopian coffees sourced directly from women-owned farms. An intimate, elevated space for true coffee connoisseurs seeking ethically-sourced, exceptional brews.
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Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Seating
Kid Friendly
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair Access
Opens Early
Opens Early
Closes Late
Closes Late
Dine-in
Dine-in
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Takeaway
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Work Friendly
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Pet Friendly
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Vegan Friendly
Southpour Coffee Roasters - City Walk
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Southpour Coffee Roasters - City Walk

PERFECT FOR
Morning Coffee Run
Quick Caffeine Stop
A Dubai-born micro-batch roastery, 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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Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Seating
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Opens Early
Closes Late
Closes Late
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Dine-in
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Takeaway
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly
The Grey - Al Wasl
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The Grey - Al Wasl

Al Wasl
$$$
PERFECT FOR
Bold Espresso Fix
Midday Reset
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.
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Outdoor Seating
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Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair Access
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Opens Early
Closes Late
Closes Late
Dine-in
Dine-in
Takeaway
Takeaway
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Work Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Caffeine Coffee Roaster - Al Wasl
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Caffeine Coffee Roaster - Al Wasl

Al Wasl
$$$
PERFECT FOR
Coffee Catchups
Late Night Refuge
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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Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Seating
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Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair Access
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Opens Early
Closes Late
Closes Late
Dine-in
Dine-in
Takeaway
Takeaway
Work Friendly
Work Friendly
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Café Kitsuné
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Café Kitsuné

Al Wasl
$$$
PERFECT FOR
Design Appreciation
Matcha Devotion
A stylish lifestyle destination in Al Wasl, 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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Outdoor Seating
Kid Friendly
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair Access
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Opens Early
Closes Late
Closes Late
Dine-in
Dine-in
Work Friendly
Work Friendly
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Takeaway
Takeaway
Kurasu Dubai
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Kurasu Dubai

Al Wasl
$$$
Global Favorite
PERFECT FOR
Pour-Over Devotion
Impressing Out-of-Towners
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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Opens Early
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Closes Late
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Dine-in
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Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly
% Arabica - City Walk
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% Arabica - City Walk

Al Wasl
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Global Favorite
PERFECT FOR
Design Appreciation
Bold Espresso Fix
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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Wheelchair Access
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Closes Late
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Dine-in
Takeaway
Takeaway
Work Friendly
Work Friendly
Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Vegan Friendly
Vegan Friendly

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