Top 10 Best Coffee shops in Dubai Design District, Dubai
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- ✦ Specialty coffee
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- ✦ Easy coffee breaks
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What people like
Bean choiceYou can choose from different beans for drinks such as V60, with staff recommending options based on your taste.
Brewing skillReviews highlight balanced espresso, cortado and V60 preparations, including an Indonesian V60 with good acidity and bitterness.
The Espresso Lab is a specialty coffee shop in Dubai Design District, with a minimalist setting focused on carefully brewed coffee and varied beans. Visitors can compare methods such as V60 and espresso, then stay for desserts including the Layered Chocolate Crumble Cake or zaatar labneh cruffin.
TipAsk to choose your bean when ordering; some options are free while others carry an additional fee.
Choose The Espresso Lab - D3 for bean-led coffee exploration with staff recommendations matched to your taste.
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What people like
Warm serviceStaff often remember regulars, greet them by name and know their usual order.
Quick ordersSeveral reviews describe fast service, including table service that saves you from waiting at the counter.
Starbucks in Dubai Design District is a coffee shop for espresso drinks, tea, pastries and a quick break. Reviews make it especially appealing for its friendly service, calm atmosphere and shaded outdoor seating, though the condition of some seating can affect the experience.
TipNonsmokers should choose an indoor seat rather than the outdoor area.
Choose Starbucks for quick service and a familiar coffee break with table service.
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What people like
Skyline viewThe café has a full view of the Burj Khalifa and downtown skyline, giving drinks and desserts a scenic setting.
Specialty brewingChemex and V60 are standout choices for guests who prefer carefully brewed coffee over standard café drinks.
Rare 22 Speciality Cafe LLC is a coffee shop in Dubai Design District, known for specialty brews, creative lattes and desserts. It is also a good place to take in the Burj Khalifa and downtown skyline while having a drink.
TipIf visiting in the afternoon, ask for a cooler seat before settling in; one guest found the open-curtain corner too hot.
Choose Rare 22 Speciality Cafe LLC for standout Chemex or V60 brewing in a specialty café.
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What people like
Calm DesignThe minimalist Japanese-inspired interior, soft music and indoor-outdoor layout create a peaceful setting for breakfast or a coffee date.
Soufflé PancakesThe fluffy soufflé pancakes are often compared favourably with those served in Japan, with classic strawberry and savoury versions available.
OTAKU is a Japanese café and restaurant in Dubai Design District, combining Japanese-inspired breakfast and brunch with specialty coffee, matcha and bakery-style desserts. Customers especially come for the fluffy soufflé pancakes and thoughtfully designed, minimalist setting.
TipConsider sharing a fluffy pancake: one mango version was described as large enough for two people.
Choose OTAKU for fluffy Japanese-style soufflé pancakes and ceremonial-grade matcha.
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What people like
Spacious seatingPlenty of indoor and outdoor seating makes this a comfortable place to work, meet friends or linger over coffee.
Strong coffeeCoffee is a reliable draw, with several regulars calling it consistently good and one reviewer praising the cappuccino.
JOE & THE JUICE in Dubai Design District is a spacious café for fresh drinks, sandwiches and specialty coffee. Reviews particularly highlight the Peanutter, vegan avocado sandwich and a relaxed indoor-outdoor setup that works for breakfast, catching up or working.
TipIf ordering through the app, ask staff whether the order is ready rather than relying only on the notification.
Choose JOE & THE JUICE for generous seating alongside coffee, juices and light meals.
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What people like
Good CoffeeSeveral reviews praise the coffee, including a well-brewed flat white, rich coffee and a strong Freddo cappuccino.
Standout DanishThe Custard Cream and Forest Berry Danish is repeatedly singled out as a favourite, with vanilla custard, berries and buttery pastry.
Bageri Form is a Scandinavian-inspired bakery and café in Dubai Design District, with a strong focus on artisan pastries, breakfast and specialty drinks. Customers especially return for the custard-and-berry Danish, fresh croissants and matcha, alongside a calm, thoughtfully designed setting.
TipIf you are visiting for the Brown Sugar Matcha, check the current menu first: several customers said it had been removed.
Choose Bageri Form for a praised custard-and-berry Danish alongside well-brewed coffee.
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