Dubai has a growing number of cafes that keep adding to its coffee scene. While some are coffee centered, the others aim to provide an experience more than coffee to its customers. If you are looking to find your favorite coffee spot here, look no further!

Here’s a list of 10 best places to drink coffee in Dubai

1. Dubai Coffee Museum

Dedicated to providing the coffee lover an in-depth experience about how coffee beans are acquired, roasted, grind, and then served in the form of your favorite coffee. There are also different types of coffee you can learn about; Japanese, Arabic, and Ethiopian style.

Later, you can take a look at their cafe menu for a cuppa and then go through their merchandise at the museum gift shop which includes siphons, types of coffee and other barista equipment.

Located in Al Fahidi Historical

2. Mokha 1450

Mokha is a port in Yemen where coffee culture first started to emerge in the year 1450. Mokha 1450 takes its coffee very seriously and is a place for coffee connoisseurs.

The ambiance is arabesque style and the coffee is served with dates to sweeten your taste buds. Unlike most cafes in Dubai, Mokha 1450 focuses solely on coffee and does not offer snack options.

Located in Al Safa

3. Ratios

Ratios was perhaps launched just when Dubai started upping its coffee scene. The cafe got a lot of attention although it is located in the wee side of Sharjah, which is just a little outside of Dubai. Ratios prides itself in serving coffee sourced from domestic micro roasters and takes particular care in getting their coffee ratios right.

Located at Souq AlShanasiya, Sharjah

4. Raw coffee company

If you’re someone who doesn’t care much about posh interiors, Raw Coffee Company is located in a warehouse in Al Quoz and hosts a rustic vibe. More than a café, Raw Coffee Company is your place if you are looking to buy your monthly coffee supply. Each batch of beans is roasted in small amounts and then sold according to customer requirements – single origin or blends.

5.  Myocum

Myocum is the new kid on the block for coffee. The ambiance is laid back and what you would call a place to “chill”. It is also perfect for those who like to work on-the-go while devouring in some favorites like Coconut Charcoal Pancakes with a Piccolo on the side.

Located in Dar Al Wasl Mall

6. Depresso:

What happens to you when you’ve not had your cup of the day? You feel depresso. Yes, this cafe is named after the emotion most of us may feel when we’re sans coffee. They go all out by serving their coffee with its best pair, donuts so that you have an ultimate pairing of sweet and bitter. The recommended coffee to get would be #1 Bae Frap which is the most popular on its social media channels.

Located in Umm Suqeim

7. Cremolata:

Fancy sipping coffee while gazing at the waters and the beautiful Burj Al Arab? Then Cremolata is your place! The café is a hidden gem in Dubai and offers less seating so being early in the mornings is your best chance on a nice seat for the view.

They are also very popular for their desserts which are a great way to satiate your sweet tooth while you’re at it with your coffee.

Located in The Souq at Fishing Harbour

8. Illy:

Gotta love Italian coffee! Illy provides their coffee to a lot of restaurants in Dubai but has its own quaint little corner in The Dubai Mall, which is also the largest mall in the world.

The chandelier of the café is beautifully designed by arranging Illy coffee cups which makes the experience so much worthwhile than just sipping their coffee.

9. Cocoa Room:

If you’re looking for a café that is instagrammable, popular with the locals, has great coffee, and beautifully plated food, then Cocoa Room ticks all boxes! This is a MUST visit for tourists to Dubai and also a great place to people watch. Other than the coffee, the most ordered drink here is the Burnt Marshmallo Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. Is your mouth watering yet?

Located in Galleria Mall

10. Jolie Café:

If you’re a fan of all things floral, Jolie Café might just be your pick. The café is located in the most hyped about hangout spot, City Walk and is the only floral boutique café in Dubai. The ceiling is filled with beautiful flowers and looks like a painting of a garden. Same goes for the food that has wonderful details to its plating.

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Dubai is not only a great place for sightseeing, but also wonderful to sit and relax with a nice cup of coffee. After all, isn’t a good coffee all that matters in the end?

Thank you to Sarah from Hungry Young Woman for sharing her love of coffee in Dubai.