Top 10 Best Cafes in Al Khawaneej, Dubai
Choose among:
- ✦ Specialty coffee
- ✦ Sweet treats
- ✦ Relaxed seating
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What people like
Coffee qualityThe V60 made with Colombian beans was excellent, while other reviews praise the smooth, rich coffee.
Matcha rangeThe matcha latte is a long-standing favourite, and the Tropical Matcha is described as refreshing.
Farmers Coffee is a small organic specialty coffee and snacks cafe in Al Khawaneej. Customers come for carefully made coffee, including a Colombian-bean V60, as well as matcha drinks and lighter organic treats such as the chocolate macarons.
TipAllow extra time to find a space; reviewers mention curbside parking and difficulty waiting outside.
Choose Farmers Coffee for excellent Colombian-bean V60 coffee.
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What people like
Signature FrappeThe frappe is the standout order, with one customer calling it the best in the UAE.
Donut PairingA frappe can be paired with a donut, including chocolate, red velvet and sprinkles flavours.
Old Caf Cafe is a car-oriented coffee stop in Al Khawaneej, known especially for its frappe and coffee-and-donut pairing. There is no seating, so it suits a quick takeaway more than a lingering café visit.
TipIf two shots feel too strong, ask for one: a regular iced-frappe customer usually requests that adjustment.
Choose Old Caf Cafe for its standout frappe.
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What people like
Park settingThe café sits beside a green public park, with outdoor seating, fresh air and birds adding to the calm atmosphere.
Specialty coffeeCustomers highlight the filter coffee, flat white and Spanish latte, with some regulars praising the consistency of their drinks.
ONE COFFEE HOUSE is a relaxed café tucked away in Al Khawaneej, set beside a public park with indoor and outdoor seating. It is a good stop for specialty filter coffee, hot chocolate, or a pizza after a walk, though service speed can vary.
TipBuild in extra time for your order, especially at busy periods; one customer waited 30 minutes for sandwiches.
Choose ONE COFFEE HOUSE for knowledgeable baristas and a strong filter coffee selection.
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What people like
DessertsDesserts are a strong reason to visit, with one regular calling most of them “WOW!”
CoffeeThe café has earned praise for carefully made coffee, including specialty options such as Chemex.
Wanderlust is a café in Al Khawaneej with a relaxed indoor-outdoor setting, specialty coffee and a dessert-led menu. Visitors come for drinks such as the tiramisu latte and sweets including the honey cake, while breakfast is another recurring highlight.
TipStart with the honey cake, which reviewers describe as soft and tasty, or choose one of the desserts you already know you enjoy.
Choose Wanderlust for a dessert-led coffee break with plenty of praised sweets.
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What people like
Coffee QualityCustomers repeatedly praise the coffee, with Ethiopian beans and specialty coffee called out as particular strengths.
Car PickupYou can order from the comfort of your car, and one reviewer says orders were made quickly and brought to the car.
Retro7 Café is a specialty coffee stop in Al Khawaneej, known for takeaway convenience, a cosy atmosphere and drinks such as the Spanish latte and Weekend Special. Reviews also highlight car-side pickup, making it easy to grab coffee on the way to work or during a late shift.
TipIf you are in a hurry, order from your car; reviews describe quick preparation and car-side handover.
Choose Retro7 Café for specialty coffee featuring praised Ethiopian beans.
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What people like
Strong espressoEspresso is a standout, with one reviewer calling it the best espresso in town.
BrowniesBrownies are repeatedly praised, including as mouthwatering and among the best in town.
XO Coffee Boutique is a small specialty coffee shop in Al Khawaneej, known especially for espresso-based drinks and brownies. You can drop in for a flat white or XO iced shaken, or use delivery and takeaway when parking or seating is inconvenient.
TipChoose your visit time carefully because parking is limited; takeaway may be easier when the area is busy.
Choose XO Coffee Boutique for standout espresso.
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What people like
Specialty CoffeeSeveral reviews describe the coffee as rich, balanced and well prepared, making it a reliable quick-break choice when the brew is on form.
Nutella ChurrosThe Nutella Churros are a standout dessert in the reviews, praised as especially delicious comfort food.
CUPAGAHWA is a café in Al Khawaneej with coffee, tea, chocolate drinks and a food menu spanning savoury items and desserts. Reviews make it worth considering for a quiet coffee break, especially if you are tempted by the Nutella Churros or signature Cupagahwa coffee.
TipIf dessert is your priority, start with the Nutella Churros, which received one of the clearest recommendations.
Choose CUPAGAHWA for mouthwatering Nutella churros.
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What people like
Mango drinksThe mango milkshake is the standout order, with several reviews also recommending the mango smoothie and mango-coconut mix.
Spanish LatteThe Spanish latte is praised for balancing strong espresso with creamy sweetness and a smooth finish.
Rumailah Café at Last Exit Al Khawaneej is a milk-focused café known in reviews for mango drinks and creamy coffee. Visitors come for the mango milkshake, mango matcha and Spanish latte, with date pudding also getting attention.
TipAllow extra time at busy periods: one visit had a huge line, while another reported a crowded shop and a long wait.
Choose Rumailah Café - Last Exit Al Khawaneej for its especially praised mango milkshake.
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