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Best Cafes in Dubai
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Car DisplayClassic and exotic cars, including rare Mercedes models, turn the café into a browse-worthy automobile museum.
Quiet SettingComfortable seating and a calm atmosphere make it easy to linger, meet someone or take a break.
6.8 Cafe is a car-themed café and restaurant in Al Quoz, with classic and exotic vehicles—especially Mercedes models—on display. Come for coffee, burgers or Venezuelan tequeños, then settle into the calm museum-like setting for a meal, a casual meeting or some laptop time.
View full business page →Tip: Plan ParkingAllow extra time for the Al Quoz approach and parking; the road was described as difficult even though the café itself impressed.
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Indoor SmokingThe indoor smoking area is a draw for customers looking for a shisha-friendly cafe.
Smooth ShishaReviews describe the shisha as smooth, well-prepared and available with varied flavours.
Tornado Cafe is a coffee shop, restaurant and shisha spot in Al Barsha, with a relaxed setting for meals, drinks and indoor smoking. Reviews particularly point to smooth, flavourful shisha and a lively setup for watching football or playing billiards with friends.
View full business page →Tip: Check BillsReview the bill before paying, as one customer reported being charged more than the true amount.
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Work-friendlyThe DIFC branch is described as peaceful for laptop work, with a first-floor setup beyond the main café.
Fresh staplesCustomers repeatedly describe the coffee as fresh and consistent, while classic donuts are soft and reliably baked.
Dunkin’ in DIFC is a coffee-and-donut stop with fresh classic treats, seasonal drinks and a more flexible setup than a typical café. Reviews highlight the matcha and the upstairs podcast studio, making it useful for both a quick caffeine break and longer work or creative sessions.
View full business page →Tip: Check promotionsConfirm a voucher is still active before redeeming it in the app, as one Buy 1 Coffee, Get 1 Free offer had already been withdrawn.
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Roasted coffeeThe coffee is roasted on site, and one regular review says the beans are good enough to buy for home.
Dietary choiceReviews highlight substantial vegan, gluten-free and sugar-free options, including desserts and breakfast dishes.
Spill the Bean is a family-run specialty coffee shop in The Sustainable City, with coffee roasted on site and a menu that leans towards healthy, vegan and gluten-free choices. It is also a relaxed place to read, work on a laptop or browse the customer-contributed book exchange.
View full business page →Tip: Choose breakfastBreakfast is the better-timed visit according to one regular, especially if you want to avoid the café's slower service periods.
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Moroccan TeaThe Moroccan tea was praised as fragrant and authentic, making it a specific café order worth considering.
Food VarietyReviews mention satisfying Lebanese dishes, seafood, kebabs, burgers, breakfast and buffet meals.
Kavo is a restaurant with shisha in Jumeirah, combining Arabic and international-style dining with a relaxed café setting. Reviews mention breakfast, Lebanese food, Moroccan tea and a poolside area, with shisha available for an after-meal visit.
View full business page →Tip: Confirm BuffetIf booking Iftar, ask how often dishes will be replenished; multiple guests found the buffet empty after the first serving.
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Relaxed AtmosphereThe café’s rustic, cosy feel offers a noticeable change from the surrounding corporate buildings and works well for a business lunch.
Smoked BagelThe smoked salmon bagel has been a regular favourite for years, with one reviewer returning to it for around nine years.
1762 Media City is a restaurant-café in Al Sufouh where office workers come for breakfast, coffee and business lunches. Reviews point to the smoked salmon bagel, fresh salads and wraps, plus a rustic, comfortable setting that works for a quick meal or a work break.
View full business page →Tip: Try BagelFor a dependable breakfast order, consider the smoked salmon bagel; one reviewer has returned to it for around nine years.
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Matcha drinksThe matcha is repeatedly praised, including one described as rich, smooth and balanced and another called the best hot matcha in Dubai.
Warm serviceReviews often describe the team as friendly, attentive and genuinely welcoming, with service that can make the visit feel personal.
The Eatery at Paus is a wellness café and community hub in Umm Suqeim, set around a calm, plant-filled garden. Come for breakfast such as the Paratha Eggs Benedict, a well-regarded matcha, or a quiet coffee break with outdoor seating.
View full business page →Tip: Allow timeService has been slow for some diners, so avoid a tight schedule if you are visiting at a busy breakfast or weekend period.
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Café mealsThe café serves fresh, healthy food including salads, grilled salmon, roast chicken and grilled vegetables.
Organic rangeA large international selection covers organic groceries from many countries.
Organic Foods & Café in The Greens combines an organic supermarket with a café. Shoppers can browse international organic goods, while the café serves healthy meals such as weight-priced salads and grilled salmon, with vegan and gluten-free choices mentioned by customers.
View full business page →Tip: Check offersPlan larger grocery shops around the every-third-Sunday 20% discount mentioned by a customer.
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Breakfast hoursBreakfast is available until 3pm, making the menu useful for late starters as well as early risers.
Favourite dishesA returning customer specifically singles out the chicken satay salad and jerk chicken.
Friends Avenue Cafe AR3 is an all-day dining café in Arabian Ranches, with a cozy, relaxed setting for breakfast, coffee or a casual meal. Reviews point to fresh food, well-made coffee with latte art, and a work-friendly setup with power outlets and WiFi.
View full business page →Tip: Bring workFor studying or laptop work, the café has power outlets and good WiFi.
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Dessert standoutThe Tiramisu is a notable dessert pick: one reviewer found it unexpectedly excellent and not overly sweet.
Friends Avenue Cafe at Springs Souk is an all-day dining cafe with a broad breakfast menu, coffee and full meals. Reviews make it especially appealing for a relaxed breakfast, well-made drinks and dishes such as steak or the Chicken Sando.
View full business page →Tip: Try lattesFor a coffee stop, consider the honey cinnamon latte or iced matcha latte, both specifically recommended by a customer.
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