Cafés - Dubai | ArrivalGuides.com

CafésGuide was updated: September 17, 2025

In Dubai, locals savour Arabic coffee, lightly spiced with cardamom and served with fine grounds in the cup, while strong, aromatic teas are a staple of hospitality. Alongside these traditions, a thriving café culture has emerged, with hip, homegrown spots serving expertly brewed espresso, lattes, fresh juices, and all-day breakfasts.

Arabian Tea House (Al Fahidi)

Tucked away in the historic Al Fahidi district, Arabian Tea House is a Dubai classic and a welcome escape from the heat. Its white-and-blue courtyard has a breezy, timeless charm that sets the scene for a relaxed meal. The menu features Emirati favourites, fresh salads, sandwiches, and homemade cakes, all best enjoyed with their signature teas or refreshing mint lemonade.

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Common Grounds - Kite Beach

Common Grounds has several locations across Dubai, with the Kite Beach one offering beautiful sea views to accompany your meal. Known for fresh salads, smoothies, wraps, all-day breakfasts, and expertly brewed Encounter coffee, it’s a relaxed café perfect for a healthy bite or a casual catch-up.

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Sultan's Lounge

Set in the grand lobby of Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on Palm Jumeirah, Sultan’s Lounge is perfect for a slow afternoon. Settle into plush sofas and enjoy tea, coffee, cakes, and light bites in an opulent setting inspired by Ottoman elegance. Smart casual dress is recommended.

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Choix Patisserie and Restaurant

Choix, by three-Michelin-star chef Pierre Gagnaire, combines French-style elegance with a relaxed café vibe. Indulge in buttery viennoiseries, delicate pastries, gourmet sandwiches, and Dammann Frères teas. The Parisian Afternoon Tea is a must-try (served daily from noon to 6 pm), and the terrace offers pleasant views over the creek and skyline.

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Tom&Serg.

Tom&Serg is an Australian-inspired café tucked into Al Quoz, and housed in a stylish, industrial warehouse space. Since its opening in 2013, it has become a hotspot for specialty coffee, all-day breakfast, and fresh, globally inspired dishes, including vegan options.

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Cafés in Dubai

Arabian Tea House (Al Fahidi)

Common Grounds - Kite Beach

Sultan's Lounge

Choix Patisserie and Restaurant

Tom&Serg.