“This is a jumbo-coffee morning. I need coffee in an IV.” — Lorelai Gilmore

This quote resonates with people who work 9-5 on most mornings. How else is one supposed to get through the eight hours of a work day? With a morning shot of caffeine, that’s how.

With the UAE weather making it almost impossible to enjoy a hot cappucino or americano in the AM, it’s iced-coffee-to-the-rescue season. Plus, it almost feels like a treat you’re buying for yourself as a reward for adulting in this prickly heat.

When it comes to iced coffees, not every place can make the cut. It has to be the perfect decoction of the espresso shot, milk of choice, ice and flavouring — no element can overpower the other.

After trying and testing a couple of popular joints in Dubai, we’ve curated a list of the best iced coffee spots that you can pit stop at before head to work.

Olab Coffee Shope

 

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Where: The Walk, JBR and Motor City

What to try: Iced Salted Caramel Latte

The Grey

 

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Where:  Al Wasl – Al Safa 1 – Dubai

What to try: Espresso Caipirinha

Cavo Espresso bar

 

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Where: Al beteel street – Umm Suqeim – Umm Suqeim 2

What to try: Ice Honey Latte

Awaken Cafe

 

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Where: Al Wasl Rd – Umm Suqeim – Umm Suqeim 2

What to try: Awaknish

Drvn Coffee

 

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Where: Bluewaters

What to try: Spanish Latte

Alchemy Coffee

 

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Where: Al Wasl Road, Opposite To Dar Wasl Mall

What to try: Cold Brew

Parka Coffee

 

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Where: Town Square – Al Qudra Rd

What to try: Tiramisu Latte

Two Neighbors

 

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Where: Madinat Badr – Muhaisnah 3

What to try: Iced Irish Cream Latte

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