By rating and review confidence
Best Coffee shops in Dubai
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What people like
Bonfire dessertThe Bonfire combines marshmallow, ice cream and crunchy biscuit pieces for a s’mores-like dessert with contrasting textures.
Speciality coffeeV60 brews receive strong praise, including a Colombian version and an iced strawberry-notes coffee; the house blend has subtle tobacco notes.
UNUSUAL is a design-led coffee shop in Trade Centre serving speciality coffee, matcha, desserts and light food. Reviews make it especially appealing for the Bonfire dessert, hand-prepared matcha and V60 brews, all enjoyed in a carefully designed space that also suits quiet work or a coffee date.
View full business page →Tip: Allow timeBuild in extra time for drinks and desserts, especially during busy periods; reviews mention waits of over 20 minutes.
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What people like
Work-friendlyParents can work nearby while children play; one family managed several Zoom calls during a five-hour visit.
Childcare supportSeveral reviews mention staff watching or helping children in the play area, giving parents time to enjoy coffee.
Unicorn Universe is a family-focused coffee shop in Dubai Marina, pairing coffee and desserts with an indoor play area where children can stay occupied while parents sit or work nearby. Reviews especially highlight the waffles, matcha drinks and children’s workshops.
View full business page →Tip: Confirm locationDo not rely on WhatsApp navigation alone; a visitor said it displayed the wrong location.
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What people like
Strong coffeeCoffee is repeatedly praised, with one review highlighting an authentic, flavourful Americano and another an iced V60 made with Yirgacheffe Ethiopian beans.
BreakfastBreakfast and brunch are major draws, with reviewers calling out dishes such as shakshouka, Turkish eggs, French toast and egg stack.
Boon Coffee Roasters Downtown is a coffee-led café in Downtown Dubai with a full breakfast and brunch menu. Reviews point to carefully made coffee, including Ethiopian Yirgacheffe iced V60, alongside dishes such as avo toast and mango chia pudding in a calm, work-friendly setting.
View full business page →Tip: Try coffeeFor a distinctive order, consider the iced V60 with Yirgacheffe Ethiopian beans; it was specifically praised by a first-time visitor.
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What people like
Milk YogurtThe milk skin yogurt is the standout: creamy, rich and balanced rather than overly sweet.
Yogurt DrinksFruit-based yogurt drinks can be refreshing and tangy without becoming too sweet, especially the apricot version.
HEY UOG is a yogurt-and-coffee café inside BurJuman Mall in Al Mankhool. It is especially worth considering for the creamy milk skin yogurt, including the Golden version, or for a relaxed coffee and waffle break while shopping.
View full business page →Tip: Start YogurtFor a first order, start with the Golden Milk Skin Yogurt; it is the item most clearly singled out by returning customers.
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What people like
Romanian SweetsPapanasi are the standout order, praised as a traditional Romanian pastry and a first-time favourite.
Coffee QualityCoffee gets unusually specific praise, including Raw beans blended from Ethiopian and Brazilian origins.
Adina’s Coffee Shop is a cozy Romanian coffee shop in Jumeirah Village Circle, pairing coffee with traditional sweets and food. Reviews make the papanasi and apple pie the clearest draws, while the calm seating also suits laptop work, relaxed breakfasts and catching up.
View full business page →Tip: Visit Off-PeakTry visiting outside peak hours if you want food promptly; one review reported nearly an hour’s wait.
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