Try the 10 best coffee shops in Dubai

A two-storey structure with cosy minimalist interiors and a pet-friendly terrace, LDC Kitchen + Coffee takes up a prime spot at Jumeirah Lakes Towers. The cafe-meets-bistro is a welcome addition for breakfast enthusiasts, coffee lovers and ice cream aficionados, with a menu packed with fresh selections. You’ll find everything from nutritious and naughty breakfast items to pizza, pasta, sandwiches, desserts and more. Pair these with an array of beverages, from iced or hot brews to detox juices. For digital nomads, this is one of the best coffee shops to work from in Dubai.

Essential information:
Opening hours: 7am - 10pm
Contact: +971 4 320 9669
Type of cuisine: international with breakfast, sandwiches and hearty mains
How to get there: take the Dubai Metro to DMCC station or take a taxi to One JLT
ldckitchen.com

A laidback hub that attracts creative sorts in Alserkal Avenue, Wild & The Moon specialises in raw, earth-to-table cuisine. That same philosophy extends to the split-level cafe’s coffee menu too. The baristas here are well-experienced in whipping up the perfect dairy-free latte, using blends of organic free-trade beans and housemade vegan 'mylk'. Those after a little less caffeine are also catered for, with matcha, chai, lavender and charcoal lattes popular throughout the day’s trade.

Essential information:
Opening hours: 9am - 8pm
Contact: +971 4 343 3392
Type of cuisine: healthy and vegan
How to get there: take a taxi to Alserkal Avenue
wildandthemoon.ae

With several locations across the city, Jones the Grocer taps into the gourmet side of cafe dining. The Emirates Golf Club branch is one of the most famous cafes in Dubai, where you can take a seat on the outdoor terrace with views of the greens, while the Sheikh Zayed Road location is popular with families. Wherever you go, the coffee includes classics such as espresso and aeropress, and the more experimental nitro done well, with seasonal single origin beans. While lunch and dinner are also on offer, it’s the breakfast menu that sees Jones full every weekend, with favourites such as smashed avocado, king prawn eggs Florentine and brioche French toast.

Essential information:
Opening hours: 7am - 10pm
Contact: +971 4 417 9999
Type of cuisine: Australian
How to get there: dependent on the chosen location
www.jonesthegrocer.com

A pair of young friends put their heads together and came up with this quirky little cafe located in the high-rise Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) neighbourhood. Decorated with greenery, brightly-painted furniture, colourful plates and other homely touches, this family-friendly spot has a lot of personality. Since then, two more outposts of the cafe have opened in Al Thanyah and Motor City, each filled with a very loyal clientele, sipping on a long black or an espresso con panna, with dairy, almond or soy milk, making it a nice coffee shop in Dubai. Ask for the barista’s special teddy bear latte art – a favourite on the cafe’s social media accounts.

Essential information:
Opening hours: 7am - 11pm
Contact: +971 4 554 5813
Type of cuisine: international with a huge range of dishes
How to get there: for the JLT branch take the Dubai Metro to Sobha Realty station, otherwise take a taxi to the specific location
www.friendsavenue.ae

Ensconced in the leafy oasis of Dubai Garden Centre, farm-to-table Harvest & Co. is a rustic-meets-modern ‘greenhouse’ cafe, contrasting the industrial palette of its Al Quoz surroundings with a homely vibe. The coffee here is sourced from the homegrown Encounter Coffee Roasters, with inventive options including lavender-infused lattes begging to be dunked with organic homemade cookies. The bright and airy spot features contemporary furnishings around a lively farm-style open kitchen, where the multicoloured hues of the day’s fresh produce steal the show. Expect to see people on their laptops while they sip lattes at this work-friendly cafe in Dubai.

Essential information:
Opening hours: 8am - 6:30pm
Contact: +971 56 219 7745
Type of cuisine: international with breakfast, salads, sandwiches and pastries
How to get there: take a taxi to Dubai Garden Centre
www.eatx.com/harvest-co

A steady fixture on the cafe scene, this cosy roastery is widely regarded as one of the best coffee shops in Dubai. Inspired by Melbourne’s independent coffee house culture, it caters to casual drinkers and coffee connoisseurs alike, in a chic, industrial-like open space. Don’t expect to go off-menu at Tom & Serg, with brews created to the owners’ exacting measurements – the signature flat white is served with full-fat milk steamed to 65°C. The large two-floor cafe is best visited on weekdays, as the family-friendly weekends see the venue’s popularity surge thanks to an all-day breakfast starring fresh ingredients and friendly staff.

Essential info:
Opening hours: 8am - 4pm
Contact: +971 56 474 6812
Type of cuisine: international with breakfast, salads and a variety of mains
How to get there: take the Dubai Metro to Onpassive station or take a taxi to Al Joud Centre 
www.eatx.com/tom-serg

Veterans of the homegrown coffee scene, RAW Coffee Company roasts organic and beans with Fair Trade approval daily in their warehouse roastery. Staffed by award-winning baristas, customers are in good hands as they get to know the roastery. Visitors can take classes on coffee preparation or just enjoy some of the many single origins and unique blends at this speciality space. If you’re on the run, grab one of their 'rocket fuels' to go. The bottle nitro-infused cold brew coffee comes in two strengths, both with floral aromas and a deep chocolatey finish.

Essential information:
Opening hours: 7:30am - 6pm
Contact: +971 4 339 5474
Type of cuisine: international with breakfast dishes plus burgers, pastas, pies and more
How to get there: take the Dubai Metro to Onpassive station or take a taxi to Al Manara Building
www.rawcoffeecompany.com

This Barcelona-born coffee shop is famed for its often brightly-coloured, Instagrammable dishes – especially the breakfasts. Everything is homemade and fans in Dubai can expect brunch classics with a twist – think eggs Benedict served on a charcoal-sweetcorn waffle, a healthy take on a Snickers bowl and brownie pancakes with chocolate sauce. This aesthetic coffee shop in Dubai proudly works with sustainable and local products where possible, with 100 per cent organic coffee and chocolate on offer. Their speciality lattes are a delight with flavours such as beetroot, Japanese matcha, peanut butter and even Indian-spiced chai.

Essential information:
Opening hours: 8am - 11pm
Contact: +971 4 340 5662
Type of cuisine: international with breakfast, salads, mains, vegan dishes and plenty of desserts
How to get there: dependent on chosen location
www.brunchandcake.com