If you’re a true coffee aficionado, you’re in the right place.

With an ever-growing coffee culture in the UAE, more and more coffee shops continue to open in the emirate to attract a pool of residents and tourists from around the globe.

Having already made its mark on the global map, some cafés have recently opened in the UAE, these cafes and coffee shops serve up the best brews in Dubai.

As coffee culture continues to grow in the Dubai, these spots are perfect for a solo midday adventure or an evening stroll with your friends. Some of these coffee hubs, even offer vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary options

Whether it’s a latte you’re after or a cosy spot to unwind and try new flavours, these cafes in Dubai will satisfy your cravings. These coffee shops represent just a fraction of Dubai’s vibrant coffee culture, each offering unique atmospheres and menus to explore.

Many coffee shops offer free Wi-Fi, making them popular spots for remote workers, students, and freelancers.

So, if you’re eager to see what’s brewing, swipe through our editor-approved guide of the latest coffee shops to visit.

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Café Kitsuné

With a range of delights, this cosy spot serves up an all-day brunch menu with coffee and pastries. There’s also a store filled with Café Kitsuné merchandise for you to take a piece of the brand home with you. The dessert menu features tempting options such as pecan brownies, Japanese cheesecake and matcha éclair. Specialty coffee retailer Café Kitsuné pays tribute to the pleasure of enjoying a quality coffee in iconic locations. Created in 2013, Café Kitsuné has grown to a network of 27 cafés across the world. It’s open daily from 8am to 11pm and is located at H Residences Al Wasl.

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Southpour

Adding to Dubai’s portfolio of homegrown havens is the latest Dubai gem – Southpour Coffee Roasters + Juice Bandits. Having opened its first brands in City Walk, this one-of-a-kind spot is perfect for every coffee connoisseur with its wide variety of locally roasted, premium coffee, freshly-made juices and pastries baked fresh every day. With both indoor and outdoor seating in the heart of City Walk, the space offers guests to meet with friends or even work from. Situated next to its sister homegrown brand Pickl, this spot is a must-visit. For those who would like to try Southpour at home, the brand is also available for delivery on Deliveroo and Talabat across Dubai, and also provides its very own coffee pods and roasted bean bags. The concept is yet another addition to Yolk Brands, the homegrown hospitality group in Dubai. It’s located in the Boulevard and is oepn daily from 7am to 1am.

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Black Sheep Coffee

The beloved UK-born coffee brand, is making waves with the launch of its first two ventures located in Boulevard Plaza and Opera District, Dubai. At the core of Black Sheep Coffee's uniqueness is its bold move to pioneer the world's first 100% specialty-grade Robusta coffee in the retail market. Challenging the prevalent Arabica dominance, the diverse menu features classics like Espresso, Macchiato, Cortado, Flat White, Piccolo, and Spanish Latte, along with the region-exclusive Arabic Latte.

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Juan Valdez

Premium Colombian Coffee shop Juan Valdez has now opened its doors in Dubai. Know for its unique harvesting process which is the key differentiator of this space, guests can indulge in the finest beans. ; the use of the handpicking process is a more time-intensive and costly method but ensures that the coffee beans are picked from cherries that are 100% ripe, thereby significantly impacting the quality of the coffee and guaranteeing excellence in every cup. It’s located in Jumeirah 2 and is open daily from 8am to 11pm.

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Ralph’s Coffee

Ralph’s Coffee opened in its newest location in Dubai, located in the Mall of the Emirates within the Ralph Lauren store. The shop will serve Ralph’s Coffee blend, featuring organically grown beans from Central America, South America, and Africa, along with a selection of teas and beverages. A selection of Ralph Lauren’s favorite sweet treats will be available, including Ralph’s Brownie, Carrot Cake, and Old- Fashioned Chocolate Cake. The new Ralph’s Coffee captures the warmth and elegance of our coffee shops and features the brand’s signature green and white tiled walls, mosaic tile flooring, custom brass globe pendants, and dark oak ceiling beams, all which nod to the recently opened Polo Ralph Lauren store it is attached to. Customers can enjoy their Ralph’s Roast while nestled in the custom upholstered banquettes or on the plant-lined benches positioned outside the shop. It’s open from Sunday to Thursday 9am to 11pm and Friday and Saturday 9am to 12pm.

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Bacha Coffee

Take a trip to Marakkesh, Bacha Coffee introduces an indoor alfresco concept, seamlessly blending into The Dubai Mall's glamour. Immerse yourself in the refined ambience, offering over 200 hand-selected coffee beans from Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. Choose your preferred beans, expertly ground to order by in-house Coffee Masters for a bespoke brewing experience. Reminiscent of the era of the brand's founding in 1910, the décor is accented with iconic motifs, meticulously hand-painted featuresand an ochre-hued coffee wall in true Bacha Coffee fashion. Before leaving, visit the Takeaway Counter to savour over 200 coffees prepared in Bacha Coffee's traditional manner, served hot or iced with vanilla bean flecked Chantilly cream,a raw sugar stick, ora reusable glass straw.

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